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SHADE GUIDE

Kauffman Stadium

Kansas City Royals•MLB

Kansas City, MO

37,903 seats

48° orientation

Open Air

Built 1973

Kauffman Stadium stadium information: Home of the Kansas City Royals in MLB. Located in Kansas City, MO with a capacity of 37,903 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 48 degrees. Built in 1973.

For a day game at Kauffman Stadium, 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.

At a glance: pick a game time

Sun: W · 24° above the horizon

DateTime: 6:30 PM

Shaded (10)
Light sun (107)
Moderate sun (69)
Full sun (35)

Best Shaded Seats at Kauffman Stadium

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

#1

Crown Club 214

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#2

Crown Club 215

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#3

Crown Club 216

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#4

Crown Club 217

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#5

Crown Club 218

Level: club
✓ Covered
Price: premium

Guaranteed shade — fully covered seating

#6

View Box 414

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

Shade in the back rows under the overhang; front rows exposed

#7

View Box 415

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

Shade in the back rows under the overhang; front rows exposed

#8

View Box 416

Level: upper
◐ Covered back rows only
Price: value

Shade in the back rows under the overhang; front rows exposed

#9

View Box 419

Level: upper
Price: value

#10

View Box 420

Level: upper
Price: value

Seasonal Shade Patterns

Shade availability varies significantly throughout the baseball season:

April

Lower sun angle — more shade available, especially in afternoon games

Recommendations:

April: Sun sits lower on the horizon — most stadiums see more natural shade, especially during afternoon games

May

Sun angle rising — shade coverage decreases, evening games best for comfort

Recommendations:

May: Sun angle climbs rapidly, shrinking shade coverage; evening games retain more shade than day games

June

Near summer solstice — fewest shaded seats, covered sections essential

Recommendations:

June: Highest sun angle of the season near the summer solstice — minimal shade during day games, covered seats strongly recommended

July

Peak summer - maximum sun exposure

Recommendations:

July: Peak sun — day games see the least shade of the year; covered or back-row seats essential

August

Late summer - intense afternoon sun

Recommendations:

August: Still-intense afternoon sun; upper-deck back rows and covered sections stay coolest

September

Early fall - decreasing sun angle

Recommendations:

September: Sun angle dropping — natural shade returns, especially for late-afternoon starts

October

Playoff season - comfortable temperatures

Recommendations:

Fall: Lower sun angle provides more natural shade across the bowl

Shade by Game Time

1:00 PM Games

Maximum sun exposure - shade essential

Best Sections:

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

4:00 PM Games

Afternoon sun on the outfield (center field) side

Best Sections:

Behind home plate
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	Coverage	Shade Rating	Best Time	Notes
Crown Box 114	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 115	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 116	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 117	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 118	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 119	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 120	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 121	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 122	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 123	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 124	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 125	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 126	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 127	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 128	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 129	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 130	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 131	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 132	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 133	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 134	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 135	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 136	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 137	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 138	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 139	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 140	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 141	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 142	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 143	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 144	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 145	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 146	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 147	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 148	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 149	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 150	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 151	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 152	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 153	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 154	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 155	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 156	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 157	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 114	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 115	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 116	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 117	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 118	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 119	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 120	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 121	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 122	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 123	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 124	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 125	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 126	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 127	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 128	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 129	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 130	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 131	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 132	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 133	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 134	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 135	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 136	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 137	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 138	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 139	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 140	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 141	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 142	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 143	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 144	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 145	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 146	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 147	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 148	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 149	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 150	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 151	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 152	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 153	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 154	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 155	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 156	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 157	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 158	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 159	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 160	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 161	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 162	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 163	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 164	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 165	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 166	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 167	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 168	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 169	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 170	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 171	lower	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 214	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 215	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 216	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 217	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 218	club	✓ Covered	★★★★★	All day	Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 219	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 220	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 221	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 222	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 223	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 224	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 225	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 226	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 227	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 228	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 229	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 230	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 231	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 232	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 233	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 234	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 235	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 236	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 237	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 238	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 239	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 240	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 241	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 242	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 243	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 244	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 245	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 246	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 247	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 248	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 249	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 250	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 251	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 252	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 253	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 254	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 255	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 256	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 257	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 258	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 259	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 260	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 261	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 262	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 263	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 264	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 265	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 266	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 267	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 268	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 269	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 270	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 271	club	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
View Box 414	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 415	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 416	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 417	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 418	upper	◐ back rows	★★★☆☆	Day games (back rows)	Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 419	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 420	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 421	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 422	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 423	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 424	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 425	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 426	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 427	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 428	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 429	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 430	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 431	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 432	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 433	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 434	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 435	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 436	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 437	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 438	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 439	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 440	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 441	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 442	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 443	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 444	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 445	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 446	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 447	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 448	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 449	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 450	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 451	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 452	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 453	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 454	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 455	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 456	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 457	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 458	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 459	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 460	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 461	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 462	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 463	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 464	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 465	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 466	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 467	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 468	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 469	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 470	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 471	upper	— Exposed	★★☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
Outfield Fountains 401	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Outfield Fountains 402	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade
Outfield Fountains 403	field	— Exposed	★☆☆☆☆	Evening games	Exposed — little to no shade

Field Level47 sections

Crown Box 114★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 115★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 116★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 117★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 118★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 119★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 120★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 121★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 122★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 123★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 124★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 125★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 126★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 127★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 128★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 129★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 130★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 131★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 132★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 133★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 134★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 135★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 136★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 137★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 138★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 139★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 140★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 141★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 142★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 143★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 144★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 145★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 146★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 147★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 148★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 149★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 150★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 151★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 152★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 153★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 154★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 155★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 156★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Box 157★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Outfield Fountains 401★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Outfield Fountains 402★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Outfield Fountains 403★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Lower Level58 sections

Plaza Box 114★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 115★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 116★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 117★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 118★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 119★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 120★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 121★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 122★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 123★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 124★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 125★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 126★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 127★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 128★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 129★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 130★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 131★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 132★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 133★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 134★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 135★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 136★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 137★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 138★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 139★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 140★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 141★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 142★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 143★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 144★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 145★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 146★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 147★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 148★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 149★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 150★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 151★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 152★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 153★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 154★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 155★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 156★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 157★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 158★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 159★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 160★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 161★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 162★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 163★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 164★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 165★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 166★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 167★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 168★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 169★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 170★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Plaza Box 171★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Club Level58 sections

Crown Club 214★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 215★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 216★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 217★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 218★★★★★
✓ Covered · All day
Guaranteed shade — fully covered
Crown Club 219★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 220★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 221★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 222★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 223★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 224★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 225★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 226★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 227★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 228★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 229★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 230★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 231★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 232★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 233★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 234★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 235★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 236★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 237★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 238★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 239★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 240★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 241★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 242★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 243★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 244★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 245★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 246★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 247★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 248★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 249★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 250★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 251★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 252★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 253★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 254★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 255★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 256★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 257★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 258★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 259★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 260★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 261★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 262★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 263★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 264★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 265★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 266★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 267★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 268★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 269★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 270★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade
Crown Club 271★☆☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — little to no shade

Upper Level58 sections

View Box 414★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 415★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 416★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 417★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 418★★★☆☆
◐ back rows · Day games (back rows)
Overhang shade in the back rows only; front rows exposed
View Box 419★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 420★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 421★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 422★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 423★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 424★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 425★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 426★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 427★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 428★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 429★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 430★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 431★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 432★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 433★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 434★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 435★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 436★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 437★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 438★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 439★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 440★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 441★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 442★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 443★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 444★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 445★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 446★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 447★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 448★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 449★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 450★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 451★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 452★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 453★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 454★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 455★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 456★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 457★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 458★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 459★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 460★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 461★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 462★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 463★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 464★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 465★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 466★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 467★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 468★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 469★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 470★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game
View Box 471★★☆☆☆
— Exposed · Evening games
Exposed — some relief from self-shading late in the game

Sun Protection Tips for Kauffman Stadium

☀️ Peak Sun Hours

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

🧴 Sunscreen Stations

Bring your own sunscreen - SPF 30+ recommended

🧢 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. Kauffman Stadium has water fountains on each level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best shaded seats at Kauffman Stadium for a 1 PM game?

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 Crown Club 214, Crown Club 215, Crown Club 216 offer guaranteed shade all day.

Which sections have covered seating?

5 sections at Kauffman Stadium are fully covered (all rows) — mostly indoor, suite, and club-level spaces, and 5 more are shaded in their back rows only, under the upper-deck overhang and roof. Field-level and open bleacher sections are exposed.

See the full covered-section list

Fully covered (all rows): Crown Club 214, Crown Club 215, Crown Club 216, Crown Club 217, Crown Club 218.

Back rows only (overhang/roof): View Box 414, View Box 415, View Box 416, View Box 417, View Box 418.

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 Kauffman Stadium

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.

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Overview

Kauffman Stadium, known as "The K," features the signature Crown Vision board and the largest privately-funded fountain display in the world. This baseball-only facility in the Truman Sports Complex is famous for its beautiful fountains and family-friendly atmosphere.

Stadium Highlights

Spectacular fountain display
Crown Vision video board
Outfield Experience entertainment area
Baseball-only design

Unique Features

322-foot wide fountain display
Crown-shaped scoreboard
Royals Hall of Fame
Outfield Experience with rides

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

View Level 401-415 third base
Diamond Club
Dugout Suites

Afternoon Games

View Level 415-430
Loge Level third base side
Crown Club

Evening Games

First base side after 6 PM
Sections 105-120
Most upper levels

Shade Tips

Third base side gets afternoon shade
Upper levels provide coverage
Outfield sections stay sunny longest
Crown Club has climate control

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

62°F 60% 30% rain

Variable spring

Bring layers

May

72°F 65% 35% rain

Mild with storms

Third base for shade

June

81°F 70% 30% rain

Getting humid

Upper deck recommended

July

88°F 70% 25% rain

Hot and humid

Shade essential

August

86°F 70% 25% rain

Peak summer heat

Evening games best

September

77°F 65% 30% rain

Cooling down

Most sections comfortable

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Diamond Club

Behind home plate

All-inclusive food/drinks
Padded seats
Waitstaff

Crown Club

First base side

Upscale dining
Private bar
Climate control

Seating Tips

Diamond Club 115-130

Best overall experience

experience

View Level 420-430

Great value with shade

value

Fountain View 245-250

Best fountain views

view

Outfield Experience

Family fun atmosphere

experience

Budget-Friendly Options

View Reserved 401-436
Outfield Plaza
Hy-Vee Box

Food & Drink

Signature Items

KC BBQ
Burnt ends
Boulevard Beer
Fiorella's Jack Stack BBQ

Local Favorites

Joe's Kansas City BBQ
LC's Bar-B-Q
Fiorella's
Boulevard Brewing

Beer & Beverages

Boulevard
KC Bier Co
Free State
Crane Brewing

Local breweries: Boulevard, KC Bier Co, Crane, Torn Label

Getting There

Address

1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129

Parking Options

General Parking

Distance: Surrounding stadiumPrice: $15

Massive lots all around

VIP Parking

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $30

Closest to gates

Oversized Vehicle

Distance: 10 min walkPrice: $15

RVs and buses

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

Limited bus service on game days

Ride Share: Designated zones near Gate A

Game Day Tips

Early Arrival

Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch

Sun Protection

Bring sunscreen for day games

Local Food

Try the stadium signature items

Beat Traffic

Leave early or stay late to avoid congestion

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 90 minutes before first pitch
First Pitch: 7:10 PM weekdays, various weekend times

Neighborhood: Truman Sports Complex

Sports complex shared with Arrowhead Stadium

Before the Game

Tailgating in lots
Nearby restaurants limited

After the Game

Power & Light District (20 min)
Westport (20 min)
Downtown KC

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

Fountains spectacular at night
Outfield Experience great for families
Hall of Fame worth visiting
Tailgating is popular tradition

Best Value

View Level corners affordable
Hy-Vee Box good value
Tuesday deals throughout stadium

Hidden Gems

Royals Hall of Fame
Craft & Draft local beers
Little K replica field

Things to Avoid

Outfield seats on hot days
Leaving without parking pass
Missing fountain show

Stadium History

Timeline

1973Royals Stadium opens

1985Royals win World Series

2012Hosts MLB All-Star Game

2014Royals reach World Series

2015Royals win World Series

Stadium Traditions

Sluggerrr

Lion mascot since 1996

Fountain Display

Pre-game and home run shows

Crown Vision

Crown-shaped video board

Retired Numbers

#5George Brett(1994)

#10Dick Howser(1987)

#20Frank White(1995)

#42Jackie Robinson(1997)