Which sections at Fenway Park have covered seating?

Fenway Park has covered seating in select premium areas and upper deck sections. Check The Shadium for detailed coverage information for each section.

How can I avoid sun at Fenway Park during day games?

To avoid sun at Fenway Park, choose seats on the third base side, in the upper deck, or in club level sections. The Shadium provides real-time calculations showing exactly which seats will be shaded during your game.

SHADE GUIDE

Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox•MLB

Boston, MA

37,755 seats

52° orientation

Open Air

Built 1912

Fenway Park stadium information: Home of the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Located in Boston, MA with a capacity of 37,755 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 52 degrees. Built in 1912.

Best Shaded Seats at Fenway Park

Based on stadium orientation and historical data, these sections offer the most shade:

Infield Box 18

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 19

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 20

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 21

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 22

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Bleachers 34

Level: upper
Price: value

Bleachers 35

Level: upper
Price: value

Bleachers 36

Level: upper
Price: value

EMC Club

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: luxury

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

#10

State Street Pavilion 1

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: luxury

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Seasonal Shade Patterns

Shade availability varies significantly throughout the baseball season:

April

Early season - moderate sun exposure

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Spring: Sun angle is moderate, shade increases throughout the game

May

Spring games - increasing temperatures

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Spring: Sun angle is moderate, shade increases throughout the game

June

Early summer - high sun angle

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Spring: Sun angle is moderate, shade increases throughout the game

July

Peak summer - maximum sun exposure

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

August

Late summer - intense afternoon sun

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

September

Early fall - decreasing sun angle

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

October

Playoff season - comfortable temperatures

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Fall: Lower sun angle provides more natural shade

Shade by Game Time

1:00 PM Games

Maximum sun exposure - shade essential

Best Sections:

Upper deck sections (maximum elevation)
Covered/Club level areas
Third base side

4:00 PM Games

Afternoon sun on first base side

Best Sections:

Third base line sections
Behind home plate (upper levels)
Covered concourse areas

7:00 PM Games

Sunset glare possible in outfield sections

Best Sections:

Most sections have shade by first pitch
Avoid outfield for sunset glare
Any covered section for guaranteed comfort

All Sections Shade Analysis

Section	Level	Covered	Shade Rating	Best Time	Notes
Field Box 15	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 16	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 17	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 18	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 19	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 45	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 46	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 47	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 48	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 49	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 70	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 71	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 72	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 73	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 74	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 18	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 19	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 20	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 21	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 22	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 44	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 45	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 46	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 47	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 48	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 49	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 77	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 78	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 79	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 80	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 81	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 82	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 83	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 1	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 2	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 3	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 4	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 5	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 6	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 7	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 8	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 9	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 10	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 11	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 12	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 13	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 14	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 15	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 16	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 17	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 18	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 19	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 20	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 21	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 22	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 23	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 24	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 25	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 26	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 27	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 28	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 29	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 30	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 31	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 32	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 33	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Pavilion Box 1	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 2	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 3	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 4	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 5	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 6	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 7	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 8	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 1	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 2	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 3	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 4	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 5	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Bleachers 34	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 35	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 36	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 37	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 38	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 39	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 40	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 41	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 42	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 43	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 1	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 2	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 3	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 4	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 5	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
EMC Club	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 1	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 2	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 3	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 4	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 5	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade

Sun Protection Tips for Fenway Park

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

The sun is strongest between 11 AM and 4 PM. Day games at Fenway Park will have maximum sun exposure during these hours.

🧴 Sunscreen Stations

Free sunscreen available at 1 locations

🧢 Recommended Gear

Wide-brimmed hat or cap with neck protection
Sunglasses with UV protection
Light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
Portable shade umbrella (check stadium policy)

💧 Stay Hydrated

Drink water regularly, especially during day games. Fenway Park has water fountains on each level.

Shade-Related Amenities

Covered Concourse Areas

All club level and upper deck concourses provide shade and climate-controlled areas.

Indoor Spaces

Club lounges with AC (Club level ticket required)
Team stores and restaurants
First aid stations with cooling areas

Family Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shaded seats at Fenway Park for a 1 PM game?

For afternoon games, the best shaded seats are in the upper deck sections, particularly on the third base side. Covered sections like Infield Box 18, Infield Box 19, Infield Box 20 offer guaranteed shade.

Which sections have covered seating?

Covered sections at Fenway Park include: Infield Box 18, Infield Box 19, Infield Box 20, Infield Box 21, Infield Box 22, Infield Box 82, Infield Box 83, 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, Grandstand 33, EMC Club, State Street Pavilion 1, State Street Pavilion 2, State Street Pavilion 3, State Street Pavilion 4, State Street Pavilion 5

How early does shade reach the lower bowl?

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.

Are there shaded standing room areas?

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.

Plan Your Visit to Fenway Park

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.

Check Real-Time Shade View All Stadiums

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SHADE GUIDE

Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox•MLB

Boston, MA

37,755 seats

52° orientation

Open Air

Built 1912

Fenway Park stadium information: Home of the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Located in Boston, MA with a capacity of 37,755 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 52 degrees. Built in 1912.

Best Shaded Seats at Fenway Park

Based on stadium orientation and historical data, these sections offer the most shade:

Infield Box 18

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 19

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 20

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 21

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Infield Box 22

Level: lower
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Bleachers 34

Level: upper
Price: value

Bleachers 35

Level: upper
Price: value

Bleachers 36

Level: upper
Price: value

EMC Club

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: luxury

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

#10

State Street Pavilion 1

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: luxury

Guaranteed shade - covered seating area

Seasonal Shade Patterns

Shade availability varies significantly throughout the baseball season:

April

Early season - moderate sun exposure

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Spring: Sun angle is moderate, shade increases throughout the game

May

Spring games - increasing temperatures

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Spring: Sun angle is moderate, shade increases throughout the game

June

Early summer - high sun angle

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Spring: Sun angle is moderate, shade increases throughout the game

July

Peak summer - maximum sun exposure

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

August

Late summer - intense afternoon sun

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

September

Early fall - decreasing sun angle

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Summer: High sun angle, limited shade except in covered areas

October

Playoff season - comfortable temperatures

Recommendations:

Third base side recommended for morning shade
Fall: Lower sun angle provides more natural shade

Shade by Game Time

1:00 PM Games

Maximum sun exposure - shade essential

Best Sections:

Upper deck sections (maximum elevation)
Covered/Club level areas
Third base side

4:00 PM Games

Afternoon sun on first base side

Best Sections:

Third base line sections
Behind home plate (upper levels)
Covered concourse areas

7:00 PM Games

Sunset glare possible in outfield sections

Best Sections:

Most sections have shade by first pitch
Avoid outfield for sunset glare
Any covered section for guaranteed comfort

All Sections Shade Analysis

Section	Level	Covered	Shade Rating	Best Time	Notes
Field Box 15	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 16	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 17	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 18	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Field Box 19	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 45	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 46	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 47	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 48	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 49	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 70	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 71	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 72	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 73	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Dugout Box 74	field	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 18	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 19	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 20	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 21	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 22	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 44	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 45	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 46	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 47	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 48	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 49	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 77	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 78	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 79	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 80	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 81	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Infield Box 82	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Infield Box 83	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 1	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 2	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 3	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 4	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 5	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 6	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 7	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 8	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 9	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 10	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 11	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 12	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 13	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 14	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 15	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 16	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 17	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 18	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 19	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 20	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 21	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 22	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 23	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 24	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 25	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 26	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 27	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 28	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 29	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 30	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 31	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 32	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Grandstand 33	lower	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
Pavilion Box 1	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 2	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 3	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 4	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 5	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 6	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 7	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Pavilion Box 8	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 1	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 2	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 3	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 4	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Right Field Box 5	lower	—	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Limited shade
Bleachers 34	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 35	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 36	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 37	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 38	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 39	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 40	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 41	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 42	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Bleachers 43	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 1	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 2	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 3	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 4	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
Green Monster 5	upper	—	★★★★☆	Day games	Good shade after 2nd inning
EMC Club	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 1	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 2	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 3	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 4	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade
State Street Pavilion 5	club	✓	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade

Sun Protection Tips for Fenway Park

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

The sun is strongest between 11 AM and 4 PM. Day games at Fenway Park will have maximum sun exposure during these hours.

🧴 Sunscreen Stations

Free sunscreen available at 1 locations

🧢 Recommended Gear

Wide-brimmed hat or cap with neck protection
Sunglasses with UV protection
Light-colored, loose-fitting clothing
Portable shade umbrella (check stadium policy)

💧 Stay Hydrated

Drink water regularly, especially during day games. Fenway Park has water fountains on each level.

Shade-Related Amenities

Covered Concourse Areas

All club level and upper deck concourses provide shade and climate-controlled areas.

Indoor Spaces

Club lounges with AC (Club level ticket required)
Team stores and restaurants
First aid stations with cooling areas

Family Areas

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shaded seats at Fenway Park for a 1 PM game?

Which sections have covered seating?

How early does shade reach the lower bowl?

Are there shaded standing room areas?

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.

Plan Your Visit to Fenway Park

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.

Check Real-Time Shade View All Stadiums

SHADE GUIDE

Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox•MLB

Fenway-Kenmore,

37,755 seats

0° orientation

Open Air

Built 1912

Fenway Park stadium information: Home of the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Located in Fenway-Kenmore, with a capacity of 37,755 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 1912.

Overview

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.

Stadium Highlights

Oldest ballpark in MLB (1912)
The Green Monster - iconic 37-foot left field wall
Manual scoreboard on Green Monster
Intimate atmosphere with unique dimensions

Unique Features

Green Monster left field wall and seating
Triangle section in center field
Pesky Pole down right field line
Red seat marking Ted Williams' longest home run

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Third base side Grandstand
Green Monster area
Pavilion Box 1-10

Afternoon Games

First base side gets relief
Right Field Roof
Upper sections

Evening Games

Most areas have some shade
Infield sections
All premium areas

Shade Tips

Intimate park means limited shade coverage
Green Monster provides unique shaded experience
Afternoon games: first base side preferred
Evening games offer best shade conditions

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

50°F 60% 30% rain

Cool spring, windy

Third base side for warmth

May

61°F 65% 25% rain

Pleasant spring weather

Upper sections recommended

June

70°F 70% 20% rain

Warm, occasional storms

Green Monster for shade

July

76°F 75% 15% rain

Hot and humid

Shade essential for day games

August

74°F 75% 15% rain

Warm and humid

First base side afternoon relief

September

66°F 70% 20% rain

Beautiful fall weather

Perfect conditions for playoff run

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Green Monster seats

Top of Green Monster

Unique view
Bar rail seating
Legendary experience

.406 Club

Behind home plate

All-inclusive dining
Climate control
Premium location

Green Monster Club

Green Monster concourse

Exclusive club access
Premium amenities

Seating Tips

Green Monster

Must-do Fenway experience but limited view

experience

Grandstand behind home plate

Classic Fenway views and history

view

.406 Club

Premium dining with field views

experience

Right Field Roof

Unique party atmosphere with city views

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

Grandstand sections
Bleacher areas
Standing Room Only

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Fenway Frank
New England Clam Chowder
Cracker Jack
Boston Baked Beans

Local Favorites

Legal Sea Foods clam chowder
Sweet Caroline at Fenway
Boston cream pie

Beer & Beverages

Sam Adams
Budweiser
Local craft beers
Stella Artois

Local breweries: Sam Adams, Harpoon, Night Shift

Getting There

Address

4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215

Parking Options

Fenway Park Lots

Distance: 2-4 blocksPrice: $30-50

Very limited official parking

Private Lots

Distance: 2-8 blocksPrice: $20-40

Various private lots throughout area

Boston Common Garage

Distance: 15 min T ridePrice: $15-25✓ Covered

Covered downtown parking with T access

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Green Line B, C, D to Kenmore
Green Line B to Fenway

Ride Share: Pickup zones several blocks away

Game Day Tips

Take the T

Public transit is the only practical way

Experience Green Monster

Unique seating experience on famous wall

Sweet Caroline

8th inning tradition everyone sings along

Arrive Early

Explore historic ballpark before crowds

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 90 minutes before first pitch
First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, 4:05 PM Saturdays, 1:35 PM Sundays
Batting Practice: Red Sox BP 2.5 hours before game

Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore

Historic neighborhood built around the ballpark

Before the Game

Cask 'n Flagon
Game On!
Kenmore Square bars

After the Game

Lansdowne Street bars
Fenway area pubs
Back Bay restaurants

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Public transit only - don't even think about driving
Green Monster seats are must-do but view is limited
Arrive early to soak in the history
Sweet Caroline at 8th inning stretch is mandatory

Best Value

Grandstand seats behind home plate
Bleacher seats for classic experience
Standing Room Only for big games

Hidden Gems

Red seat in right field (Ted Williams home run)
Pesky Pole stories
Triangle section in center field

Things to Avoid

Driving to games under any circumstances
Missing Sweet Caroline
Not exploring the ballpark history

Stadium History

Timeline

1912Fenway Park opens

1918Red Sox win World Series (start of Curse)

2004Curse of the Bambino broken

2013World Series victory after Marathon bombing

Stadium Traditions

Green Monster

Iconic left field wall unique to Fenway

Sweet Caroline

8th inning sing-along tradition

Red Sox Nation

Passionate global fanbase

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Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox•MLB

Fenway-Kenmore,

37,755 seats

0° orientation

Open Air

Built 1912

Fenway Park stadium information: Home of the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Located in Fenway-Kenmore, with a capacity of 37,755 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 1912.

Overview

Stadium Highlights

Oldest ballpark in MLB (1912)
The Green Monster - iconic 37-foot left field wall
Manual scoreboard on Green Monster
Intimate atmosphere with unique dimensions

Unique Features

Green Monster left field wall and seating
Triangle section in center field
Pesky Pole down right field line
Red seat marking Ted Williams' longest home run

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Third base side Grandstand
Green Monster area
Pavilion Box 1-10

Afternoon Games

First base side gets relief
Right Field Roof
Upper sections

Evening Games

Most areas have some shade
Infield sections
All premium areas

Shade Tips

Intimate park means limited shade coverage
Green Monster provides unique shaded experience
Afternoon games: first base side preferred
Evening games offer best shade conditions

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

50°F 60% 30% rain

Cool spring, windy

Third base side for warmth

May

61°F 65% 25% rain

Pleasant spring weather

Upper sections recommended

June

70°F 70% 20% rain

Warm, occasional storms

Green Monster for shade

July

76°F 75% 15% rain

Hot and humid

Shade essential for day games

August

74°F 75% 15% rain

Warm and humid

First base side afternoon relief

September

66°F 70% 20% rain

Beautiful fall weather

Perfect conditions for playoff run

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Green Monster seats

Top of Green Monster

Unique view
Bar rail seating
Legendary experience

.406 Club

Behind home plate

All-inclusive dining
Climate control
Premium location

Green Monster Club

Green Monster concourse

Exclusive club access
Premium amenities

Seating Tips

Green Monster

Must-do Fenway experience but limited view

experience

Grandstand behind home plate

Classic Fenway views and history

view

.406 Club

Premium dining with field views

experience

Right Field Roof

Unique party atmosphere with city views

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

Grandstand sections
Bleacher areas
Standing Room Only

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Fenway Frank
New England Clam Chowder
Cracker Jack
Boston Baked Beans

Local Favorites

Legal Sea Foods clam chowder
Sweet Caroline at Fenway
Boston cream pie

Beer & Beverages

Sam Adams
Budweiser
Local craft beers
Stella Artois

Local breweries: Sam Adams, Harpoon, Night Shift

Getting There

Address

4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215

Parking Options

Fenway Park Lots

Distance: 2-4 blocksPrice: $30-50

Very limited official parking

Private Lots

Distance: 2-8 blocksPrice: $20-40

Various private lots throughout area

Boston Common Garage

Distance: 15 min T ridePrice: $15-25✓ Covered

Covered downtown parking with T access

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Green Line B, C, D to Kenmore
Green Line B to Fenway

Ride Share: Pickup zones several blocks away

Game Day Tips

Take the T

Public transit is the only practical way

Experience Green Monster

Unique seating experience on famous wall

Sweet Caroline

8th inning tradition everyone sings along

Arrive Early

Explore historic ballpark before crowds

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 90 minutes before first pitch
First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, 4:05 PM Saturdays, 1:35 PM Sundays
Batting Practice: Red Sox BP 2.5 hours before game

Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore

Historic neighborhood built around the ballpark

Before the Game

Cask 'n Flagon
Game On!
Kenmore Square bars

After the Game

Lansdowne Street bars
Fenway area pubs
Back Bay restaurants

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Public transit only - don't even think about driving
Green Monster seats are must-do but view is limited
Arrive early to soak in the history
Sweet Caroline at 8th inning stretch is mandatory

Best Value

Grandstand seats behind home plate
Bleacher seats for classic experience
Standing Room Only for big games

Hidden Gems

Red seat in right field (Ted Williams home run)
Pesky Pole stories
Triangle section in center field

Things to Avoid

Driving to games under any circumstances
Missing Sweet Caroline
Not exploring the ballpark history

Stadium History

Timeline

1912Fenway Park opens

1918Red Sox win World Series (start of Curse)

2004Curse of the Bambino broken

2013World Series victory after Marathon bombing

Stadium Traditions

Green Monster

Iconic left field wall unique to Fenway

Sweet Caroline

8th inning sing-along tradition

Red Sox Nation

Passionate global fanbase

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Overview

Stadium Highlights

Unique Features

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Afternoon Games

Evening Games

Shade Tips

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

May

June

July

August

September

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Green Monster seats

.406 Club

Green Monster Club

Seating Tips

Green Monster

Grandstand behind home plate

.406 Club

Right Field Roof

Budget-Friendly Options

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Local Favorites

Beer & Beverages

Getting There

Address

Parking Options

Fenway Park Lots

Private Lots

Boston Common Garage

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Game Day Tips

Take the T

Experience Green Monster

Sweet Caroline

Arrive Early

Typical Game Day Schedule

Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore

Before the Game

After the Game

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Best Value

Hidden Gems

Things to Avoid

Stadium History

Timeline

Stadium Traditions

Green Monster

Sweet Caroline

Red Sox Nation

Fenway Park

Overview

Stadium Highlights

Unique Features

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Afternoon Games

Evening Games

Shade Tips

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

May

June

July

August