At Where’s the Shade, our mission is to make sure every fan has the best possible experience by staying out of the sun. While we use advanced solar mapping and proprietary field reports for every stadium on our platform, the VERIFIED seal represents the gold standard of seating data.
What does “Verified” mean?
When you see the verified seal on a stadium page, it means the data has been audited and confirmed through a direct collaboration between Where’s the Shade and the stadium operations or team management staff.
Get Your Venue Verified
If you represent a team or venue, we want to work with you! Either contact us directly or fill out a Google Form with your information.
The Verification Process
To receive the verified seal, a venue must pass a three-tier data audit:
- Official Sun-Study Review: We cross-reference our shaded seating research with the venue or team’s knowledge to account for architectural nuances like overhangs, glass tinting, and retractable roof timings.
- Section-Level Audit: Team officials confirm specific row-by-row shade patterns for day and evening games.
- Operations Sign-off: The facility management team verifies that our “Best Shaded Sections” match the actual conditions on the ground.
Why Accuracy Matters
Stadiums are complex environments. Factors like the specific orientation of a stadium or the height of a scoreboard can create “micro-shade” zones that standard mapping might miss.
The Verified Difference: A “Verified” page isn’t just an observation—it’s an official confirmation. It gives fans 100% confidence that their 1:00 PM seat in July will actually be in the shade.
For Team & Venue Officials
Are you looking to provide your fans with the most accurate shade information possible? Joining our verification program is a seamless way to enhance fan satisfaction and reduce “heat-related” seating complaints.
Benefits of Verification:
- Official Branding: Your stadium page will feature the Venue and Team Verified seal.
- Data Control: Ensure your fans are seeing the exact shade data your facility team relies on.
- Fan Confidence: Reduce friction during the ticket-buying process by providing “Sun-Safe” certainty.