is there shade?

Is there shade at Lucas Oil Stadium?

Some seats, yes. For a typical July 1:10 PM day game at Lucas Oil Stadium, roughly 37% of the seating bowl is shaded on average across the event (with the roof open — it can also close for full cover). Shade grows through the late afternoon; by 6:00 PM about 61% of seats are out of the sun.

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Most shaded sections (July day game)

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at Lucas Oil Stadium are around 87°F. Shaded seats make a real comfort difference.

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=lucas-oil-stadium

How this is computed

Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN) is oriented 10° 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 Lucas Oil Stadium · Satellite shadow view