SHADE GUIDE

Levi's Stadium

San Francisco 49ers•MLB

Santa Clara,

68,500 seats

0° orientation

Open Air

Built 2014

Levi's Stadium stadium information: Home of the San Francisco 49ers in MLB. Located in Santa Clara, with a capacity of 68,500 seats. The stadium has open air and faces 0 degrees. Built in 2014.

Overview

High-tech stadium in Santa Clara featuring sustainable design and Silicon Valley innovation. Known for extreme heat issues that have been partially addressed.

Stadium Highlights

LEED Gold certified green building
High-tech amenities and WiFi
Host of Super Bowl 50
Silicon Valley's stadium

Unique Features

Stadium app for ordering and replays
Solar panels and green roof
49ers Museum
Luxury suites with field access

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

West side sections
Visitor side

Afternoon Games

Club level west
Upper deck west after 3pm

Evening Games

Most west side sections by 4pm

Shade Tips

East side gets brutal afternoon sun
Home side (west) much more comfortable
September games can exceed 100°F in sun
Shade canopies added but still hot

Monthly Weather Patterns

September

80°F 50% 5% rain

Very hot and sunny

Avoid east side at all costs

October

72°F 55% 15% rain

Warm and sunny

West side recommended

November

62°F 65% 25% rain

Mild and pleasant

Sun less intense

December

55°F 70% 30% rain

Cool with chance of rain

Weather not a major factor

January

54°F 70% 30% rain

Cool and possibly wet

Bring rain gear

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

United Club

Premium membership

All-inclusive food/drinks
Padded seats
Climate control

Yahoo Fantasy Football Lounge

Special ticket holders

Field level
Exclusive access
Premium bar

Seating Tips

West sideline

Shade and home team side

shade

Club level

Climate-controlled refuge

experience

Upper deck west

Better shade and value

value

Avoid sections 101-142

Brutal sun exposure

shade

Budget-Friendly Options

Upper deck corners
End zone upper level

Food & Drink

Signature Items

Dungeness crab sandwiches
Garlic fries
Local wines

Local Favorites

Mission-style burritos
Sourdough bread bowls
Craft beers
Wine selection

Beer & Beverages

Anchor Steam
Lagunitas
Local craft selection

Local breweries: Anchor, Lagunitas, 21st Amendment

Getting There

Address

4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Parking Options

Red Lot 1

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $30-50

Closest to stadium

Blue Lots

Distance: 0.3 milesPrice: $30-40

Green Lots

Distance: 0.5 milesPrice: $30

Great America lots

Distance: 0.4 milesPrice: $25

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

VTA Light Rail to Great America station
Caltrain to Mountain View + shuttle

Ride Share: Designated zones at multiple gates

Game Day Tips

Hydrate constantly

Heat can be extreme

Wear sunscreen

UV exposure very high

Use app for ordering

Avoid concession lines

Consider night games

Much cooler than day games

Typical Game Day Schedule

Gates Open: 2 hours before kickoff
First Pitch: 1:25pm or 4:25pm typically

Neighborhood: Santa Clara

Tech hub in Silicon Valley, near Great America theme park

Before the Game

San Pedro Square (San Jose)
Santana Row
Great America

After the Game

Downtown San Jose
Mountain View Castro Street

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

West side tickets worth extra cost
Download app before arriving
49ers Museum worth visiting

Best Value

Upper deck west side
VTA light rail transport
Green lot parking

Hidden Gems

Bourbon Steak & Pub
Museum game-worn jerseys
Rooftop gardens

Things to Avoid

East side seats in September
Driving without pre-paid parking
Forgetting sunscreen and water

Stadium History

Timeline

2014Stadium opens

2016Hosts Super Bowl 50

2019Hosts College Football Championship

2026Will host World Cup matches

Stadium Traditions

The Faithful

49ers fan identity

Quest for Six

Pursuit of 6th Super Bowl

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