Shaded Seats at Lambeau Field

What You Need to Know About Shade at Lambeau Field

Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Lambeau Field is the legendary, open-air home of the Green Bay Packers. As the longest-tenured continuously operated stadium in the NFL, “The Frozen Tundra” is iconic for retaining its traditional aluminum bench seating in the lower 100-level bowl.

While winter games make the sunny visitor side highly desirable for warmth, early-season September matches mean fans must carefully plan around the venue’s massive South Endzone expansion and the towering West press box structure to stay cool.

The South Endzone and West Sideline Are Best For Shade

The north-to-south orientation of the stadium means the sun first tracks behind the south endzone to the home (west) side toward the evening. Because of this, you want to prioritize the south side for early afternoon games. By mid-to-late afternoon, the west side will be covered.

• Sections 132 – 138 & 340 – 354: Choosing seats in the lower level of the south endzone ensures you stay protected from direct overhead midday sun, as the sun travels safely behind the stadium structure.

• Sections 432s – 450s, 630s – 648s & 730s – 750s: Opting for the upper decks of the south endzone provides more elevated chairback seats that keep the harsh sun securely behind you.

• Even Sections 110 – 130: Getting your tickets on the Packers home sideline guarantees that the towering western press box blocks the sun earliest during late-afternoon matchups.

Keep in mind, Lambeau Field uses an even-odds ticketing system. Even numbers are on the west side, so make sure to double check your tickets!

Late Afternoon And Evening

As a 1:00 PM game enters the 4th quarter or a 3:25 PM late-afternoon game gets underway, the sun drops low into the western sky. The shadow from the West grandstand quickly stretches across the turf, completely blanketing the Packers Sideline (Even Sections 110 – 130) and the North Endzone (Sections 100 – 108) in refreshing shade. Meanwhile, the highest tiers of the East Sideline (Odd Sections 407 – 431) remain trapped in the sun’s path the longest, dealing with severe glare right up until sunset. For ultimate relief, holding Club Level tickets allows fans to immediately escape into the sprawling, climate-controlled Lambeau Field Atrium to grab food and cool down.