For a day game at Fenway Park, the first base side falls into shade first. The coolest seats are on that side, in the back rows under the upper-deck overhang, and in any fully covered or club-level sections. Evening games leave most of the park shaded by first pitch. See how we calculate this.
Sun: W · 18° above the horizon
Based on stadium orientation and historical data, these sections offer the most shade:
Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating
Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating
Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating
Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating
Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating
Shade in the day games only (press-box shade) under the overhang; front rows exposed
Shade in the day games only (press-box shade) under the overhang; front rows exposed
Shade in the day games only (press-box shade) under the overhang; front rows exposed
Shade availability varies significantly throughout the baseball season:
Lower sun angle — more shade available, especially in afternoon games
Sun angle rising — shade coverage decreases, evening games best for comfort
Near summer solstice — fewest shaded seats, covered sections essential
Peak summer - maximum sun exposure
Late summer - intense afternoon sun
Early fall - decreasing sun angle
Playoff season - comfortable temperatures
Maximum sun exposure - shade essential
Afternoon sun on the outfield (center field) side
Sunset glare possible in outfield sections
| Section | Level | Coverage | Shade Rating | Best Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Box 1 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 2 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 3 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 4 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 5 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 6 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 7 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 8 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 9 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 10 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 11 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 12 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 13 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 14 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 15 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 16 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 17 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 18 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 19 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 20 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 21 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 22 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 23 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 24 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 25 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 26 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 27 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 28 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 29 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 30 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 31 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 32 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 33 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 34 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 35 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 36 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 37 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 38 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 39 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 40 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 41 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 42 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 43 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 44 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 45 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 46 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 47 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 48 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 49 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 50 | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Field Box 51 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 52 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 53 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 54 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 55 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 56 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 57 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 58 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 59 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 60 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 61 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 62 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 63 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 64 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 65 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 66 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 67 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 68 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 69 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 70 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 71 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 72 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 73 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 74 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 75 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 76 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 77 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 78 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 79 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 80 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 81 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Field Box 82 | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 98 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 99 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 100 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 101 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 102 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 103 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 104 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 105 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 106 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 107 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 108 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 109 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 110 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 111 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 112 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 113 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 114 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 115 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 116 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 117 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 118 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 119 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 120 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 121 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 122 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 123 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 124 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 125 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 126 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 127 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 128 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 129 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 130 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 131 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 132 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 133 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 134 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 135 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 136 | lower | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Loge Box 137 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 138 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 139 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 140 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 141 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 142 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 143 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 144 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 145 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 146 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 147 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 148 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 149 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 150 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 151 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 152 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 153 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 154 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 155 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 157 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 158 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 159 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 160 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 161 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 162 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 163 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 164 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Loge Box 165 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Grandstand 1 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 2 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 3 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 4 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 5 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 6 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 7 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 8 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 9 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 10 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 11 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 12 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 13 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 14 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 15 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 16 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 17 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 18 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 19 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 20 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 21 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 22 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 23 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 24 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 25 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 26 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 27 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 28 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 29 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 30 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 31 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 32 | lower | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Grandstand 33 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 34 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 35 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 36 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 37 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 38 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 39 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 40 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 41 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 42 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Bleachers 43 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Monster Seats 1 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 2 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 3 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 4 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 5 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 6 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 7 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 8 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 9 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Monster Seats 10 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Box 87 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 88 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 89 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 90 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 91 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 92 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 93 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 94 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 95 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 96 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Box 97 | lower | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Roof Box 23 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 25 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 27 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 29 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 31 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 33 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 35 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 37 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 39 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 41 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Right Field Roof Box 43 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| EMC Club 1 (Dell Technologies Club) | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| EMC Club 2 (Dell Technologies Club) | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| EMC Club 3 (Dell Technologies Club) | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| EMC Club 4 (Dell Technologies Club) | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| EMC Club 5 (Dell Technologies Club) | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| EMC Club 6 (Dell Technologies Club) | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Home Plate Pavilion Club 1 | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Home Plate Pavilion Club 2 | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Home Plate Pavilion Club 3 | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Home Plate Pavilion Club 4 | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Home Plate Pavilion Club 5 | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 1 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 2 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 3 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 4 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 5 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 6 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 7 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 8 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 9 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 10 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 11 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 12 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 13 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| State Street Pavilion Club 14 | club | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Pavilion Box 1 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 2 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 3 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 4 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 5 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 6 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 7 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 8 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 9 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 10 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 11 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 12 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 13 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Box 14 | suite | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Pavilion Reserved 15 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Pavilion Reserved 16 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Pavilion Reserved 18 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Pavilion Reserved 20 | upper | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game | |
| Royal Rooters Club | club | ✓ Covered | All day | Guaranteed shade — fully covered | |
| Hornitos Cantina | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Coca-Cola Corner SRO | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Green Monster SRO | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Roof Box SRO | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Right Field Roof Deck SRO | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| Roof Deck Tables | field | — Exposed | Evening games | Exposed — little to no shade | |
| First Base Pavilion SRO | field | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Third Base Pavilion SRO | field | ◐ back rows | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed | |
| Standing Room Only (general) | field | ◐ day games only (press-box shade) | Day games (back rows) | Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed |
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Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
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Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
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Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
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Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
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Guaranteed shade — fully covered
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Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
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Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
The sun is strongest between 11 AM and 4 PM. Day games at Fenway Park will have maximum sun exposure during these hours.
Free sunscreen available at 1 locations
Drink water regularly, especially during day games. Fenway Park has water fountains on each level.
All club level and upper deck concourses provide shade and climate-controlled areas.
For a 1 PM game, the first base side falls into shade first, so seats there and up in the back rows of the upper deck stay coolest. Fully covered sections like EMC Club 1 (Dell Technologies Club), EMC Club 2 (Dell Technologies Club), EMC Club 3 (Dell Technologies Club) offer guaranteed shade all day.
26 sections at Fenway Park are fully covered (all rows) — mostly indoor, suite, and club-level spaces, and 61 more are shaded in their back rows only, under the upper-deck overhang and roof. Field-level and open bleacher sections are exposed.
Fully covered (all rows): EMC Club 1 (Dell Technologies Club), EMC Club 2 (Dell Technologies Club), EMC Club 3 (Dell Technologies Club), EMC Club 4 (Dell Technologies Club), EMC Club 5 (Dell Technologies Club), EMC Club 6 (Dell Technologies Club), Home Plate Pavilion Club 1, Home Plate Pavilion Club 2, Home Plate Pavilion Club 3, Home Plate Pavilion Club 4, Home Plate Pavilion Club 5, Pavilion Box 1, Pavilion Box 2, Pavilion Box 3, Pavilion Box 4, Pavilion Box 5, Pavilion Box 6, Pavilion Box 7, Pavilion Box 8, Pavilion Box 9, Pavilion Box 10, Pavilion Box 11, Pavilion Box 12, Pavilion Box 13, Pavilion Box 14, Royal Rooters Club.
Back rows only (overhang/roof): Field Box 39, Field Box 40, Field Box 41, Field Box 42, Field Box 43, Field Box 44, Field Box 45, Field Box 46, Field Box 47, Field Box 48, Field Box 49, Field Box 50, Loge Box 123, Loge Box 124, Loge Box 125, Loge Box 126, Loge Box 127, Loge Box 128, Loge Box 129, Loge Box 130, Loge Box 131, Loge Box 132, Loge Box 133, Loge Box 134, Loge Box 135, Loge Box 136, Grandstand 1, Grandstand 2, Grandstand 3, Grandstand 4, Grandstand 5, Grandstand 6, Grandstand 7, Grandstand 8, Grandstand 9, Grandstand 10, Grandstand 11, Grandstand 12, Grandstand 13, Grandstand 14, Grandstand 15, Grandstand 16, Grandstand 17, Grandstand 18, Grandstand 19, Grandstand 20, Grandstand 21, Grandstand 22, Grandstand 23, Grandstand 24, Grandstand 25, Grandstand 26, Grandstand 27, Grandstand 28, Grandstand 29, Grandstand 30, Grandstand 31, Grandstand 32, First Base Pavilion SRO, Third Base Pavilion SRO, Standing Room Only (general).
For day games, shade typically reaches the field level sections by the 5th-6th inning. Evening games (7 PM starts) usually have most of the stadium in shade by first pitch, except for outfield sections which may experience sunset glare.
Yes, the upper deck concourse and club level concourses offer shaded standing room areas with views of the field. These are great options for escaping the sun during day games.
Remember, shade patterns change throughout the season and even during the game. For the most accurate, real-time shade information for your specific game, use our interactive shade tracker.
Select a game above to see section-by-section shade recommendations for your specific first-pitch time.
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Fenway Park, the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, is famous for the Green Monster, its 37-foot-tall left field wall. Located in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore neighborhood, this iconic venue offers an intimate and historic baseball experience with quirky features and passionate Red Sox Nation fans.
Cool spring, windy
Third base side for warmth
Pleasant spring weather
Upper sections recommended
Warm, occasional storms
Green Monster for shade
Hot and humid
Shade essential for day games
Warm and humid
First base side afternoon relief
Beautiful fall weather
Perfect conditions for playoff run
Top of Green Monster
Behind home plate
Green Monster concourse
Must-do Fenway experience but limited view
experienceClassic Fenway views and history
viewPremium dining with field views
experienceUnique party atmosphere with city views
experienceLocal breweries: Sam Adams, Harpoon, Night Shift
4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215
Very limited official parking
Various private lots throughout area
Covered downtown parking with T access
Ride Share: Pickup zones several blocks away
Public transit is the only practical way
Unique seating experience on famous wall
8th inning tradition everyone sings along
Explore historic ballpark before crowds
Historic neighborhood built around the ballpark
Iconic left field wall unique to Fenway
8th inning sing-along tradition
Passionate global fanbase