SHADE GUIDE

Isotopes Park

Albuquerque IsotopesMLB
Uptown,
13,279 seats
0° orientation
Open Air
Built 2003
Isotopes Park stadium information: Home of the Albuquerque Isotopes in MLB. Located in Uptown, with a capacity of 13,279 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 2003.

Overview

Isotopes Park is home to the Albuquerque Isotopes, Triple-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. High elevation ballpark with mountain views.

Stadium Highlights

  • High elevation
  • Sandia Mountains views
  • Simpsons connection

Unique Features

  • Mountain backdrop
  • High altitude baseball
  • Green chile

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

  • Third base side

Afternoon Games

  • First base side
  • Upper deck

Evening Games

  • Most sections

Shade Tips

  • First base for afternoon
  • High altitude sun strong

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

57°F 30% 15% rain

Dry and mild

Sun protection essential

May

67°F 25% 15% rain

Perfect weather

High altitude sun

June

77°F 20% 15% rain

Hot and dry

Hydrate frequently

July

82°F 35% 30% rain

Monsoon season

Afternoon storms

August

80°F 40% 30% rain

Monsoon continues

Check weather

September

72°F 30% 20% rain

Beautiful fall

Perfect baseball weather

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Isotopes Club

Behind home

  • All-inclusive

Seating Tips

Behind home

Mountain views

view

First base

Afternoon shade

shade

Budget-Friendly Options

  • Berm seating
  • Upper reserved

Food & Drink

Signature Items

  • Green chile cheeseburgers
  • Mariachis Nachos
  • Local beer

Local Favorites

  • New Mexican cuisine
  • Green chile everything
  • Local specialties

Beer & Beverages

  • Santa Fe
  • La Cumbre
  • Marble

Local breweries: Santa Fe, La Cumbre, Marble

Getting There

Address

1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

Parking Options

Stadium lots

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $8

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

  • ABQ RIDE bus

Ride Share: Avenida Cesar Chavez

Game Day Tips

Green chile burger

Must-try

High altitude

Ball flies farther

Typical Game Day Schedule

  • Gates Open: 90 minutes before
  • First Pitch: 6:35 PM or 7:05 PM

Neighborhood: Uptown

Near UNM

Before the Game

  • Uptown restaurants
  • Local breweries

After the Game

  • Nob Hill bars

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

  • Green chile on everything
  • Balls fly at altitude
  • Sunscreen essential

Best Value

  • Berm seating
  • Thirsty Thursday
  • Dollar Dog nights

Hidden Gems

  • Berm seating
  • Local beer selection
  • Mariachi nights

Things to Avoid

  • Right field in sun
  • Forgetting water
  • Underestimating sun

Stadium History

Timeline

2003Isotopes Park opens
2003Named after Simpsons episode
2015Become Rockies affiliate