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.

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 Lucas Oil Stadium are around 87°F. Shaded seats make a real comfort difference.

Roof & cover

A retractable roof: when closed, every seat is covered; when open, shade follows the sun.

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

Tickets

Upcoming events at Lucas Oil Stadium are ticketed on TixBit — check the shade map first, then grab a seat on the shady side.

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