Busch Stadium Section 353: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 353 is on the 300 Level, on the third base side, with a view of the Gateway Arch. Its rows run 1-6, WC. The front row is 138 ft from home plate and Row WC sits 91 ft above the field. For a 1:15 pm start in July a seat here gets about 79 minutes of direct sun.

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How many rows are in Section 353?
7 rows: 1-6, WC. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 353 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are allowed at Busch Stadium.
How far is Section 353 from home plate?
The front row is 138 ft (42.0 m) from home plate; Row WC is 156 ft. Eye height runs from 80 ft above the field at the front to 91 ft at the top. You look down at 30.1° from Row 1, 30.2° from Row 4 and 30.1° from Row WC.
| Row | To home plate | Eye height | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 138 ft | 80 ft | no |
| 4 | 147 ft | 86 ft | no |
| WC | 156 ft | 91 ft | no |
Is Section 353 in the sun or shade?
Part sun: about 79 minutes of direct sun for a 1:15 pm start in July. Every month and start time (average minutes of sun, and when the section is mostly shaded):
| Month | 1:15 pm | 6:45 pm |
|---|---|---|
| April | 71 min shade 2:35 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| May | 68 min shade 2:35 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| June | 72 min shade 2:35 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| July | 79 min shade 2:45 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| August | 76 min shade 2:45 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| September | 65 min shade 2:25 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
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