is there shade?

Is there shade at Ford Field?

Yes — Ford Field has a fixed roof, so every seat is covered regardless of the sun.

Most shaded sections (July day game)

• Section 101 — lower, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 102 — lower, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 103 — lower, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 104 — lower, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 105 — lower, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 106 — lower, ~100% shaded across the event

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at Ford Field are around 86°F. Shaded seats make a real comfort difference.

Roof & cover

Best shade bets for a July day game: Section 101 (lower, ~100% shaded); Section 102 (lower, ~100% shaded); Section 103 (lower, ~100% shaded); Section 104 (lower, ~100% shaded); Section 105 (lower, ~100% shaded); Section 106 (lower, ~100% shaded). Live per-section shade for your exact date and start time: https://isthereshade.com/?s=ford-field

How this is computed

Ford Field (Detroit, MI) is oriented 58° 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 Ford Field · Satellite shadow view