is there shade?

Is there shade at Gerald J. Ford Stadium?

Some seats, yes. For a typical July 1:10 PM day game at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, roughly 37% of the seating bowl is shaded on average across the event. Shade grows through the late afternoon; by 6:00 PM about 69% of seats are out of the sun.

Most shaded sections (July day game)

• Section 201 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 202 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 203 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 204 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 205 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 206 — club, ~50% shaded across the event

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium are around 95°F. Shade selection genuinely matters for comfort and safety.

Roof & cover

Best shade bets for a July day game: Section 201 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 202 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 203 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 204 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 205 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 206 (club, ~50% shaded). Live per-section shade for your exact date and start time: https://isthereshade.com/?s=gerald-j-ford-stadium

How this is computed

Gerald J. Ford Stadium (University Park, TX) is oriented 7° 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 Gerald J. Ford Stadium · Satellite shadow view