Busch Stadium seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade
Busch Stadium has 138 seating sections and holds 44,383 fans. The 100 Level, Sections 101 to 197, wraps the field from right field round home plate to left field and the Big Mac Land seats. The 200 Level (228 to 272) sits above it, and the 300 and 400 Levels are the upper deck, with the 400s directly behind the 300s. Home plate faces east-northeast toward the Gateway Arch and the downtown skyline.
| Capacity | 44,383 |
|---|---|
| Sections | 138: 100 Level 101 to 197, 200 Level 228 to 272, 300 Level 331 to 372, 400 Level 431 to 454 |
| Opened | 2006 |
| Outfield walls | left field 336 ft, left-center 375 ft, center 400 ft, right-center 375 ft, right field 335 ft |
| Covered rows | the back rows of most 100 Level infield sections (from Row 20 to 24 up), the 200 Level from Row 9 up, 300 Level left field sections from Row 8 up, 400 Level rows 4 to 6 and up, and all of Sections 260 and 449 to 451 |
| Location | 700 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63102 |
Which side of Busch Stadium is in the shade?
For a 1:15 pm start in summer, first base side is the shadiest area; for a 6:45 pm start, 84% of sections get 15 minutes of sun or less. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for a 1:15 pm start in June and July: first base side 45 min, behind home plate 62 min, right field line 80 min, third base side 86 min, left field line 117 min, right field 137 min, left field 159 min, center field 170 min. Sit on the first base side for shade (45 min of sun on average); center field gets the most (170 min). At 6:45 pm: Sit on the first base side for shade (0 min of sun on average); right field gets the most (22 min). Busch Stadium shaded seats by start time.
Shadiest and sunniest sections for a summer day game
1:15 pm start, June and July average: shadiest 437, 439, 440, 441, 442, 445; sunniest 359, 197, 195, 193, 166, 164. Sections 260 to 451 sit under the deck above and stay shaded all game.
Sun by month and start time
| Month | 1:15 pm | 6:45 pm |
|---|---|---|
| April | shade first base side sun center field (170 min) | shade right field line sun right field (5 min) |
| May | shade first base side sun center field (170 min) | shade first base side sun right field (20 min) |
| June | shade first base side sun center field (170 min) | shade first base side sun center field (21 min) |
| July | shade first base side sun center field (170 min) | shade first base side sun right field (25 min) |
| August | shade first base side sun center field (170 min) | shade first base side sun right field (13 min) |
| September | shade right field line sun center field (170 min) | all shade |
Before you go
- Gates: Gates open 1.5 hours before game time Monday through Thursday and 2 hours before game time Friday through Sunday. Fans with CommunityAmerica Cardinals Club tickets are allowed entry 2 hours prior to the scheduled game time at Gate 2.
- Bags: Bags, purses and soft-sided coolers not exceeding 10 inches by 8 inches by 10 inches are permitted. Bags larger than 10 inches by 8 inches by 10 inches are prohibited, with exceptions made for medical bags and diaper bags with a child. All bags are inspected upon entry. Busch Stadium bag policy.
- Food and water: Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted except in Luxury Suites. Non-alcoholic beverages must be in factory-sealed plastic bottles no larger than 2 liters. No alcohol, glass, aluminum or hard-sided coolers are allowed. Backpacks are not allowed.
- Paying: Concession stands are cashless and only offer credit and debit payment options.
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