Petco Park seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade

Petco Park has 83 seating sections and holds 39,860 fans. The Field Level, Sections 101 to 137, runs from behind home plate down both lines and into the outfield. The Toyota Terrace (201 to 235) sits above it, and the Upper Level (300 to 329) is the top deck. Home plate faces north, toward Park at the Park and the downtown skyline, with the Western Metal Supply Co. building in the left field corner.

Which side of Petco Park is in the shade?

For a 1:10 pm start in summer, left field line is the shadiest area; for a 6:40 pm start, 89% of sections get 15 minutes of sun or less. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for a 1:10 pm start in June and July: left field line 46 min, left field 55 min, third base side 72 min, right field line 102 min, behind home plate 117 min, first base side 120 min, right field 147 min. Sit on the left field line for shade (46 min of sun on average); right field gets the most (147 min). At 6:40 pm: Almost every seat is shaded; even right field line, the sunniest area, averages only 13 minutes of sun. Petco Park shaded seats by start time.

Shadiest and sunniest sections for a summer day game

1:10 pm start, June and July average: shadiest 212, 218, 214, 220, 216, 322; sunniest 329, 313, 235, 233, 111, 105.

Sun by month and start time

Mid-month days modelled at the Padres' regular start times. Sun minutes are averaged over a 2 hours 50 minutes game.

Before you go

• Gates: All entry gates open 90 minutes prior to first pitch. Season Ticket Members may enter 2 hours prior to first pitch at the Park Boulevard Gate and Home Plate Gate. Gate times are subject to change for special events, Opening Day, select promotions, and Postseason play.
• Bags: Bags are prohibited except single compartment clear plastic bags not exceeding 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, and infant and medical bags. Clutches and purses no larger than 5 inches by 7 inches are also allowed. Petco Park bag policy.
• Food and water: Guests may bring food into Petco Park intended for individual consumption (no bulk packaging, pans, pizza boxes, etc.), to be consumed in one's seat. Food items must be individually wrapped, bagged, or in a single serve container to avoid spillage, and food containers must be soft sided and comply with the bag policy. One factory sealed plastic bottled water that is still, clear and unflavored and one liter or less is permitted, as are soft sided single juice or milk containers or ADA required liquids in a sealed container. One liter reusable water bottles (no glass) are permitted but must be empty upon entry.
• Paying: Petco Park is a cashless venue. Credit cards, Padres Pay, Apple Pay, and other digital payment forms are accepted at all concession and retail locations. Reverse ATMs that turn cash into pre-paid cards are available near sections 108, 135, 208, 303 and the Ticket Office Lobby.

Facts: Petco Park A-Z guide and capacity source. Shape and sun: our lidar measurements.

Related: Petco Park shaded seats by start time · all 83 Petco Park sections · Petco Park bag policy · how the Petco Park data is measured.