Shaded Seats at Jones AT&T Stadium

Jones AT&T Stadium is one of college football’s most energetic venues. As the home field for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, the stadium is known for its unique architecture and excellent gameday experience. Lubbock features hot, sunny conditions, especially during the early weeks of the football season. Red Raiders fans can use this guide and the stadium’s seating chart to find shaded seats at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Where Are the Seats in the Shade and Sun at Jones AT&T Stadium?

As a general rule, the seats in the shade at Jones AT&T Stadium:

• South End Zone: Limited early-day shade
• West Sideline: Mid-afternoon shade on the Red Raiders’ home side

And the seats in the sun at Jones AT&T Stadium are mainly:

• East Sideline: Sun soaked on the away team’s side
• North End Zone: Sunny for most of the day

Red Raiders games at Jones AT&T Stadium usually kick off in the morning (11:00 AM), mid-afternoon (2:30 PM or 3:00 PM) or early evening (6:00 PM or 7:00 PM), with a few other start times occasionally mixed in. For specific details about shaded sections at different start times, please continue reading.

Jones AT&T Stadium Orientation to the Sun

Jones AT&T Stadium is oriented north to south. By noon, the sun is high in the sky over the southeast corner near the end zone. Over the course of the afternoon, it curves and dips behind the west side of the stadium, where it eventually sets. This configuration generally makes the west side of the stadium the “shade side,” while the east side is the sunniest.

The graphic below shows the approximate hour-by-hour position of the sun throughout the day on September 1st.

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Seats in the Sun and Shade at Early Afternoon Jones AT&T Stadium Games

Jones AT&T Stadium is a historic venue that has undergone significant modernizations over the years. It mixes modern amenities with classic stadium vibes. Club seating is primarily located behind the end zones. Chairback seating is available near the 50-yard line, and bleacher-style benches are located in the corners. Suites rise above both the east and west sidelines.

When the Red Raiders kick off in the morning, the sun is high and shade is extremely limited. Over the course of an 11:00 AM game, the sun floats across the sky over the south end zone. The best hope for shade at this hour is in the club seats behind the south end zone. Sections 24-32 are not covered, but the suites behind them form a tower that blocks out the sun.

While most uncovered seats are sunny early in the day, the absolute sunniest spots are field level on both sidelines. Barring a cloudy day, Sections 1-11 and 13-23 will get blasted with Texas sun, so bring your sun protection if you’re sitting in these sections!

Fans arriving early for an 11:00 AM game may notice a bit of shade on the east side of the stadium before kickoff. Sections 116-122 are partially shaded in the morning, as the east sideline suites block the rising sun. However, this shade won’t last long, as the sun will continue to rise until it reaches its peak around halftime.

Early in the day a small amount of shade can be found behind the south end zone (right) while the rest of the stadium is sunny.
Photo by Sam Grenadier/Icon Sportswire

Seats in the Sun and Shade at Late Afternoon and Evening Jones AT&T Stadium Games

When the Red Raiders are scheduled for a game at 2:30 PM or later, shade is more plentiful and a bit easier to find. Shade seekers should focus on the west (home) sideline. Sections 102-108 are the first to become shaded. As the sun curves around to the west side of the stadium, the west suites rise above the stands and act as a physical barrier between the sun and the seats adjacent to them. As the sun continues to dip over the course of the game, Sections 1-10 will become shaded as well, even though they will likely be sunny at the start.

The sunniest seats are on the east (away) side of the stadium. Sections 12-23 and 113-122 are sun-soaked at the start of a mid-afternoon game. As the game progresses, the shade line will cross the field and begin covering seats on the east side from lowest to highest. Field-level seats will get shaded first, and upper seats will stay sunny the longest. Seats behind the north end zone will start a mid-afternoon game in the sun but an early evening game in the shade.

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