What are the best shaded seats at Coors Field?

The best shaded seats at Coors Field vary by game time. For day games, sections on the third base side and upper deck typically offer more shade. Use The Shadium to check real-time shade for your specific game.

Which sections at Coors Field have covered seating?

Coors Field 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 Coors Field during day games?

To avoid sun at Coors Field, 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.

Coors Field

Colorado Rockies

LoDo (Lower Downtown)Capacity: 50,398Opened: 1995

Overview

Coors Field sits exactly one mile above sea level in Denver's LoDo district, featuring spectacular Rocky Mountain views, the largest foul territory in MLB, and famous for home run-friendly conditions due to thin air.

Stadium Highlights

One mile above sea level (5,280 feet)
Rocky Mountain views beyond outfield
Historic LoDo (Lower Downtown) location
Largest foul territory in MLB

Unique Features

Purple row of seats at exactly 5,280 feet
Humidor for baseballs to reduce home runs
Rooftop deck beyond right field
Blue Moon Brewery at The Sandlot
Mountain views from upper deck

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Third base side 140-158
Club Level 240-258
Upper deck 340-358

Afternoon Games

First base side sections 114-132
Infield Box 214-232
Upper Reserved 314-332

Evening Games

Most infield sections after 5 PM
Club and suite levels

Shade Tips

First base side gets afternoon shade
High altitude means stronger UV rays
Mountain breeze can provide relief
Upper deck provides shade for lower sections

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

56°F 45% 25% rain

Cool spring weather

Strong UV at altitude, sunscreen essential

May

66°F 45% 30% rain

Pleasant temperatures

UV rays stronger at altitude

June

76°F 40% 25% rain

Warm and dry

First base side for afternoon relief

July

82°F 40% 25% rain

Hot but dry

Shade essential, UV very strong

August

80°F 40% 25% rain

Peak summer heat

Mountain breeze helps but seek shade

September

71°F 40% 20% rain

Cooling temperatures

Still strong UV, shade recommended

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Club Level

Mid-level

Padded seats
Premium concessions
Mountain views

Dugout Box

Field level

Close to field
Premium amenities

Seating Tips

Club Level 244-254

Great mountain views and shade

view

Sections 122-130

Behind home plate, good views

view

Rooftop

Fun party atmosphere with mountain views

experience

Rockpile

Cheapest seats, fun crowd but full sun

value

Budget-Friendly Options

Rockpile bleachers
Upper Reserved 300s
Standing room

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Rocky Mountain Oysters
Biker Jim's gourmet hot dogs
Blue Moon beer
Denver green chili

Local Favorites

Colorado lamb
Bison burgers
Green chili on everything
Voodoo Doughnut

Beer & Beverages

Blue Moon
Coors
Great Divide
Odell

Local breweries: Blue Moon, Great Divide, Odell, Left Hand

Getting There

Address

2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205

Parking Options

Coors Field Lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $25-40

Reserve online for better prices

LoDo lots

Distance: 2-6 blocksPrice: $15-30✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Walk through historic district

Downtown Denver lots

Distance: 5-10 blocksPrice: $10-20✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Cheaper option

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Light Rail to Union Station then walk
RTD bus routes

Ride Share: 20th St pickup area

Game Day Tips

Use extra sunscreen

UV rays stronger at altitude

Visit The Sandlot

Blue Moon brewery inside

Check out Rooftop

Great mountain views and party atmosphere

Explore LoDo

Historic downtown district

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 2 hours before first pitch
First Pitch: 6:40 PM weekdays, 6:10 PM Saturdays, 1:10 PM Sundays
Batting Practice: Rockies BP 2.5 hours before

Neighborhood: LoDo (Lower Downtown)

Historic warehouse district with restaurants and nightlife

Before the Game

Falling Rock Tap House
Great Divide Brewing
Union Station

After the Game

LoDo bars
RiNo district
Larimer Square

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Extra sunscreen essential at altitude
Rooftop has best mountain views
The Sandlot brewery worth visiting
LoDo great for pre-game dining
Purple row seats are Instagram-worthy

Best Value

Upper Reserved with mountain views
Rockpile if you can handle sun
Light rail vs parking
LoDo happy hour specials

Hidden Gems

Blue Moon brewery tours
Purple row photo opportunities
Mountain views from concourse
LoDo historic architecture

Things to Avoid

Forgetting sunscreen - UV very strong
Rockpile for day games - full sun
Driving during rush hour
Missing mountain views from upper deck

Stadium History

Timeline

1995Coors Field opens

2007World Series appearance

2009Wild Card playoff

Stadium Traditions

Dinger mascot

Purple triceratops mascot

Purple row

Seats at exactly 5,280 feet

Retired Numbers

#17Todd Helton(2014)

#33Larry Walker(2022)

#42Jackie Robinson(1997)

Coors Field

Colorado Rockies

LoDo (Lower Downtown)Capacity: 50,398Opened: 1995

Overview

Stadium Highlights

One mile above sea level (5,280 feet)
Rocky Mountain views beyond outfield
Historic LoDo (Lower Downtown) location
Largest foul territory in MLB

Unique Features

Purple row of seats at exactly 5,280 feet
Humidor for baseballs to reduce home runs
Rooftop deck beyond right field
Blue Moon Brewery at The Sandlot
Mountain views from upper deck

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

Third base side 140-158
Club Level 240-258
Upper deck 340-358

Afternoon Games

First base side sections 114-132
Infield Box 214-232
Upper Reserved 314-332

Evening Games

Most infield sections after 5 PM
Club and suite levels

Shade Tips

First base side gets afternoon shade
High altitude means stronger UV rays
Mountain breeze can provide relief
Upper deck provides shade for lower sections

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

56°F 45% 25% rain

Cool spring weather

Strong UV at altitude, sunscreen essential

May

66°F 45% 30% rain

Pleasant temperatures

UV rays stronger at altitude

June

76°F 40% 25% rain

Warm and dry

First base side for afternoon relief

July

82°F 40% 25% rain

Hot but dry

Shade essential, UV very strong

August

80°F 40% 25% rain

Peak summer heat

Mountain breeze helps but seek shade

September

71°F 40% 20% rain

Cooling temperatures

Still strong UV, shade recommended

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Club Level

Mid-level

Padded seats
Premium concessions
Mountain views

Dugout Box

Field level

Close to field
Premium amenities

Seating Tips

Club Level 244-254

Great mountain views and shade

view

Sections 122-130

Behind home plate, good views

view

Rooftop

Fun party atmosphere with mountain views

experience

Rockpile

Cheapest seats, fun crowd but full sun

value

Budget-Friendly Options

Rockpile bleachers
Upper Reserved 300s
Standing room

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Rocky Mountain Oysters
Biker Jim's gourmet hot dogs
Blue Moon beer
Denver green chili

Local Favorites

Colorado lamb
Bison burgers
Green chili on everything
Voodoo Doughnut

Beer & Beverages

Blue Moon
Coors
Great Divide
Odell

Local breweries: Blue Moon, Great Divide, Odell, Left Hand

Getting There

Address

2001 Blake Street, Denver, CO 80205

Parking Options

Coors Field Lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $25-40

Reserve online for better prices

LoDo lots

Distance: 2-6 blocksPrice: $15-30✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Walk through historic district

Downtown Denver lots

Distance: 5-10 blocksPrice: $10-20✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Cheaper option

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Light Rail to Union Station then walk
RTD bus routes

Ride Share: 20th St pickup area

Game Day Tips

Use extra sunscreen

UV rays stronger at altitude

Visit The Sandlot

Blue Moon brewery inside

Check out Rooftop

Great mountain views and party atmosphere

Explore LoDo

Historic downtown district

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 2 hours before first pitch
First Pitch: 6:40 PM weekdays, 6:10 PM Saturdays, 1:10 PM Sundays
Batting Practice: Rockies BP 2.5 hours before

Neighborhood: LoDo (Lower Downtown)

Historic warehouse district with restaurants and nightlife

Before the Game

Falling Rock Tap House
Great Divide Brewing
Union Station

After the Game

LoDo bars
RiNo district
Larimer Square

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Extra sunscreen essential at altitude
Rooftop has best mountain views
The Sandlot brewery worth visiting
LoDo great for pre-game dining
Purple row seats are Instagram-worthy

Best Value

Upper Reserved with mountain views
Rockpile if you can handle sun
Light rail vs parking
LoDo happy hour specials

Hidden Gems

Blue Moon brewery tours
Purple row photo opportunities
Mountain views from concourse
LoDo historic architecture

Things to Avoid

Forgetting sunscreen - UV very strong
Rockpile for day games - full sun
Driving during rush hour
Missing mountain views from upper deck

Stadium History

Timeline

1995Coors Field opens

2007World Series appearance

2009Wild Card playoff

Stadium Traditions

Dinger mascot

Purple triceratops mascot

Purple row

Seats at exactly 5,280 feet

Retired Numbers

#17Todd Helton(2014)

#33Larry Walker(2022)

#42Jackie Robinson(1997)