Shaded and Covered Seating at Dodger Stadium

Finding Shade in the Early Afternoon

For a middle of the day start at Dodger Stadium, the best places to find shade will have a strong relationship to the areas underneath the numerous overhangs and roofs. Fans lucky enough to have tickets on the Loge Suite or Executive Club will be comfortable in complete shade, while those who prefer to sit as close to the field as possible will have much more sun to battle.

Our favorite option for staying in the shade while still having a great view of the game is on the Loge level (second seating tier).  Sit in the back half of the section for good protection from the sun, and you will also be treated to excellent sight lines to all areas of the field which do not feel too far from the action. Loge Seats on the first base side will see more sun as the game progresses, so we recommending opting for the third base side.

Watch out for the Lower Reserve (front sections on the upper deck) and Field Level sections as shade is extremely scarce in these areas during mid day games.  Whenever possible, opt for the back rows of sections along third base side as the sun will shine more on the first base side as the day gets older.

Shaded Seating For Events After 3:00

Afternoon games at Dodger Stadium give fans more opportunity to stay in the shade for the ballgame, and you can even find generous protection from the sun in some of the highly sought after field level sections. The trick is to avoid the first base side and outfield seating at all costs, and search for seating in between home plate and the left field foul pole.

Loge seating is a great, safe option with excellent views of the game and and complete shade along the third base line. But for the fans that want to be even closer to the field, search for tickets in the back rows (N and higher) of the odd numbered Field Level Sections behind the Dodgers dugout (Sections 15-27, odd numbers only).  Upper Reserve sections along the third base line will also see a great amount of shade, while lower reserve sections on this side may have to deal with the sun in the first few rows.

When trying to stay out of the sun for an afternoon game, we recommend avoiding seats on the first base side (even numbered sections).  Field level sections 46-52, and nearly all the Reserve level sections on the first base side will have the sun directly in your eyes at first pitch.

Fan Comments

• If you want to avoid the sun as much as possible, sit on the 3rd base side of the stadium.

  Submitted by a Fan

• Third Base Seats See Shade First at Dodger Stadium

  Submitted by a Fan
  Finding seats in the shade on a sunny day is not easy at Dodger Stadium. The upper deck overhang is among the smallest in baseball, especially down the first base line. For your best chance of being in the shade, choose seats on the third base side of the field on the loge level or in the last few rows of the upper deck. Avoid sitting in the right field seats, which are among the last to be shaded during afternoon and evening games.

• Great Seats for Day Games

  Submitted by a Fan · Section 139, Row R
  My favorite seats at day games (great seats regardless). You see the whole game, you stay out of the sun, and its close to the food/restrooms.

• Front of sections 1-25 are behind the netting

  Submitted by a Fan
  There is some amount of netting or screening in front of sections 1-25. The height and coverage of netting or screening will vary by section.

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Related Questions

• What seats at Dodger Stadium provide shade in August?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · April 22, 2016

  The best seats for finding shade in August at a 1:00pm first pitch game will be the back rows of the Loge Level sections along the third base line (odd numbered sections 123 through 165). If you can find seats in Rows N and higher here, you will have some of the best overhead coverage and shade.

  You can view more information on covered and shaded seating, as well as find tickets in these areas, at our dedicated Dodger Stadium Covered and Shaded Seating page.

  

• Where is section 30RS Reserve, Row DD?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · July 28, 2015

  Section 30RS, or Reserve 30, is located down the right-field line in the highest level of seating. In the upper deck you'll find 20 rows of seating in Lower Reserve seating, followed by roughly 9 rows of Reserve seats. Row DD is the fourth row in the section.

  This is one of the sunniest sections in the stadium during the late afternoon and evening, so you may want to bring some sunglasses.

• Which rows are covered for Infield Reserve seats at Dodger Stadium

  Answered by an RYS Expert · September 21, 2014

  On the reserve level, Sections 1 through 11 will have overhead coverage in the back rows (starting at Row M and higher) provided by the overhanging Top Deck sections above. Unfortunately sections 12 through 19 do not have the same overhead coverage and will be more exposed to the weather.
  

  

• Where are the shaded seats at Dodger Stadium for a day game?

  Answered by an RYS Expert · June 26, 2014

  Your best chance of being covered for an afternoon game at Dodger Stadium is to sit in the last three rows (F-H) of a 200 level section or in the highest rows of the upper deck.

  
  

  Kids under the age of four do not need a game ticket, provided they sit on a parent's lap. Kids entering for free will not receive a promotional give-away item.

  
  

  Finally, the Dodgers do offer specially priced tickets for kids age 4-14, which must be purchased through the Dodgers box office on the day of the game only. The special pricing is available for 1-3 star games only.