is there shade?

Is there shade at Ryan Field?

Some seats, yes. For a typical July 1:10 PM day game at Ryan Field, roughly 37% of the seating bowl is shaded on average across the event. 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 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 212 — club, ~50% shaded across the event

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at Ryan Field are around 85°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 212 (club, ~50% shaded). Live per-section shade for your exact date and start time: https://isthereshade.com/?s=ryan-field

How this is computed

Ryan Field (Evanston, IL) is oriented 87° 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 Ryan Field · Satellite shadow view