Shaded Seats at EverBank Stadium

What You Need to Know About Shade at EverBank Stadium

Located along the scenic St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Florida, EverBank Stadium is the open-air home of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Opened in 1995 on the historic site of the Gator Bowl Stadium, the venue is globally famous in the NFL for featuring two premium outdoor swimming pools built right into the North end zone deck.

Because it is highly exposed to the humid coastal climate, early-season September games can become an absolute test of endurance. While a massive future renovation project is set to bring a comprehensive canopy roof to the facility, smart fans currently look to the southwest upper rows or retreat into the climate-controlled indoor clubs to survive the midday heat.

The Southwest Corner Is Best For Shade

The northeast orientation of the stadium means the sun tracks behind the home side toward the evening. Because of this, you want to prioritize the southwest corner and covered areas.

• Sections 201 – 206: Seats in the upper rows of these sections ensures you sit in the exact location that catches the stadium’s earliest natural shadows.

• Sections 101 – 106 Upper Rows: Sticking to the highest rows of the lower bowl corner allows you to use the overhang of the 200-level to escape the sun long before the rest of the field.

• Sections 146 – 150 Upper Rows: Elevated seats in the south end zone places you directly in line for shadow coverage as the sun ducks behind the giant video board in the late afternoon.

Late Afternoon And Evening

As a 1:00 PM kickoff crosses into the late stages or an afternoon game progresses, the sun drops significantly lower into the western sky.

While it is true that there are not too many shaded seats, the shadow from the western grandstand slowly stretches across the playing surface to offer eventual lower-bowl relief on the Jaguars Sideline.

Meanwhile, fans desperate for immediate relief can find safety by moving into the Bud Light Party Zone on the main south concourse or taking advantage of the air-conditioned, covered indoor lounges available to Terrace Suite ticket holders.