Citizens Bank Park Section 243: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 243 is on the 200 Level, in left field. Its rows run 1-8. The front row is 408 ft from home plate and Row 8 sits 49 ft above the field. For a 1:35 pm start in July a seat here gets about 139 minutes of direct sun.

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How many rows are in Section 243?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 243 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are allowed at Citizens Bank Park.
How far is Section 243 from home plate?
The front row is 408 ft (124.5 m) from home plate; Row 8 is 430 ft. Eye height runs from 43 ft above the field at the front to 49 ft at the top. You look down at 5.9° from Row 1, 6.2° from Row 5 and 6.5° from Row 8.
| Row | To home plate | Eye height | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 408 ft | 43 ft | no |
| 4 | 418 ft | 45 ft | no |
| 7 | 427 ft | 47 ft | no |
| 8 | 430 ft | 49 ft | no |
Is Section 243 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 139 minutes of direct sun for a 1:35 pm start in July. Every month and start time (average minutes of sun, and when the section is mostly shaded):
| Month | 1:35 pm | 7:05 pm |
|---|---|---|
| April | 168 min shade not during the game | 0 min shade first pitch |
| May | 140 min shade 4:05 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| June | 126 min shade 3:45 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| July | 139 min shade 4:05 pm | 0 min shade first pitch |
| August | 163 min shade not during the game | 0 min shade first pitch |
| September | 170 min shade not during the game | 0 min shade first pitch |
Next door: Citizens Bank Park Section 242 · Citizens Bank Park Section 244
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