Shaded Seats at AutoZone Park

What You Need to Know About Shade at AutoZone Park

Located in the heart of downtown Memphis, Tennessee, AutoZone Park is the home of the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. It is one of the finest ballparks in Minor League Baseball, featuring a classic neo-traditional design with brick architecture and a intimate seating bowl.

The stadium’s Northeast orientation and high grandstand are specifically designed to provide relief from the humid Memphis summers.

The Third Base Side Is Best For Shade

For the most comfortable experience during a summer game in Memphis, prioritize the third base line.

• Even Numbered Sections 100 – 116: Aim for the rows closest to the concourse. The further back you sit, the earlier the stadium’s structure will shield you from the sun.

• Even Number Sections 206 – 216: For day games, these sections are a safe bet, as the overhead roof provides a constant barrier against the sun.

• Odd Number Sections 205 – 213: On the first base side, if you stick to the high rows you should be out of the shade for the majority of an afternoon game.

• Premium Comfort: If you want to watch the Redbirds in style, the 4-Tops Tables and The Chill Zone provide the most consistent shade and the best protection from the midday heat.

Late Afternoon And Evening

Because the stadium is oriented toward the northeast, the sun tracks behind the third base grandstand. This specific alignment ensures that the third base side becomes the primary shield against the sun as the game progresses.

By the middle innings of an evening game, the shadow from the grandstand will have stretched across the entire infield, but fans in the visitors dugout area (Sections 105 – 111 odd numbers) and the first base side may still deal with the last bits of glare as the sun fully disappears.