Shaded Seats at Subaru Park

What You Need to Know About Shade at Subaru Park

Located in Chester, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Delaware River waterfront, Subaru Park is the intimate, soccer-specific home of the Philadelphia Union of MLS. Opened in 2010, the 18,500-seat venue is widely recognized for its close sightlines, iconic views of the Commodore Barry Bridge, and a refreshing river breeze that helps temper hot summer matchdays.

The stadium boasts a famously loud supporter environment, anchored by the passionate “Sons of Ben” group in the river-end stands. For fans prioritizing a cool, glare-free matchday experience, aiming for the western midfield sections is the ultimate choice.

The West Sideline Is Best For Shade

The north-to-south orientation of the stadium means the sun tracks behind the home (west) side toward the evening. With the stadium overhang directly above, you want to prioritize the west sideline and covered seating to avoid intense exposure.

• Sections 103 – 111: Selecting the top rows along the western grandstand ensures you utilize the physical roof overhang to stay entirely out of direct sunlight.

• Sections 123 – 131: On the east side, you may be able to get shade for the entirety of the game if you are in the last few rows. Keep in mind, you’ll be staring into the sun until well into the evening.

Late Afternoon And Evening

As a late afternoon kickoff progresses, the massive shadow cast by the western grandstand and its overhead canopy extends completely across the pitch. The entire west side sits comfortably in total shade well before the final whistle.

Meanwhile, the opposite east stands bear the brunt of the fading daylight, leaving fans on that side to face a bright horizontal glare until the sun finally sinks low enough behind the stadium exterior to submerge the entire seating bowl into twilight.