is there shade?

Is there shade at NRG Stadium?

Some seats, yes. For a typical July 1:10 PM day game at NRG 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 71% of seats are out of the sun.

Most shaded sections (July day game)

• 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
• Section 211 — club, ~50% shaded across the event
• Section 212 — club, ~50% shaded across the event

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at NRG Stadium are around 92°F. Shade selection genuinely matters for comfort and safety.

Roof & cover

Best shade bets for a July day game: Section 207 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 208 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 209 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 210 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 211 (club, ~50% shaded); Section 212 (club, ~50% shaded). Live per-section shade for your exact date and start time: https://isthereshade.com/?s=nrg-stadium

How this is computed

NRG Stadium (Houston, TX) is oriented 173° 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 NRG Stadium · Satellite shadow view