is there shade?

Is there shade at Alumni Stadium?

Some seats, yes. For a typical July 1:10 PM day game at Alumni Stadium, roughly 36% of the seating bowl is shaded on average across the event. Shade grows through the late afternoon; by 6:00 PM about 75% of seats are out of the sun.

Most shaded sections (July day game)

• Section 204 — club, ~51% shaded across the event
• Section 228 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 207 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 208 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 209 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 210 — club, ~50% shaded across the event

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at Alumni Stadium are around 85°F. Shaded seats make a real comfort difference.

Roof & cover

Best shade bets for a July day game: Section 204 (club, ~51% shaded); Section 228 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 207 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 208 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 209 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 210 (club, ~50% shaded). Live per-section shade for your exact date and start time: https://isthereshade.com/?s=alumni-stadium

How this is computed

Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) is oriented 178° from true north. We compute the sun's astronomical position for your exact date and start time and run it against the seating geometry — plus live schedules and hour-by-hour forecast on the interactive site.

Interactive shade map for Alumni Stadium · Satellite shadow view