Shaded Seats at Inter Miami CF Stadium

Inter Miami CF Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It is currently the home pitch for Inter Miami CF II of MLS Next Pro. Inter Miami CF Stadium is an exciting place to catch a match, but fans should be extremely aware of where seats in the shade and sun are located. South Florida is one of the hottest and most humid parts of the USA and large sections of seats at Inter Miami CF Stadium lack protection from the sun!

Where are the seats in the shade and sun at Inter Miami CF Stadium?

As a general rule, the seats in the shade at Inter Miami CF Stadium are located:

• West Sideline: Shade in the afternoon and evening
• Under Cover: Shaded in the upper rows on both sidelines under the roof

And the seats in the sun at Inter Miami CF Stadium are located:

• Goal Lines: Sun soaked behind the goals for most of the afternoon
• East Sideline: Sunny from early afternoon to sunset

Most soccer matches at Inter Miami CF Stadium kick off in the evening, though there are occasional daytime events as well. Even if you’re planning to attend an evening game, the long summer days in South Florida mean you need to be aware of the position of the sun no matter the start time.

Inter Miami CF Stadium Orientation to the Sun

Inter Miami CF Stadium is oriented in a north to south direction. By 1:00pm the sun is high in the sky southeast of the stadium. Over the course of the afternoon the sun dips down behind the west side of the stadium structure and eventually sets closer to the north goal line.

The graphic below shows the approximate location of the sun throughout the day on July 1st.

Click or tap to see a seating chart for the next event at Inter Miami CF Stadium

Seats in the Sun and Shade at Afternoon Inter Miami CF Stadium Matches

Afternoon starts were rare for MLS matches; but they do happen for Next Pro events. In the early afternoon there are more seats in the sun at Inter Miami CF Stadium than in the shade. Unlike other soccer venues that have four canopies, this stadium only has two. This means that seats behind both the north and south goals are exposed to the hot Florida sun for a large chunk of the afternoon.

Your best bet for shade during an afternoon match is on the west side of the stadium. Try to go for a seat in sections 105-128. The roof will provide cover for rows in the back, and as the sun rotates around and behind the stadium it will extend shade over the closer rows as well.

Seats in the very back rows of the east side sections 112-121 may get some shade from the canopy roof but it depends on a lot of variables like exact time or day and day of year. If you are OK with sitting in an upper-level section the west side is a safer bet than the east.

By late-afternoon sections on the west side of the stadium (where the photo is taken) are fully shaded while sections on the east side (across the pitch) and behind the goals are sun soaked.
PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Seats in the Sun and Shade at Evening Inter Miami CF Stadium Matches

Shade is easier for find for an evening game: choose a seat on the west side of the stadium. Sections 105-128 will be safe from the sun during during an evening kickoff. Be careful with east side sections 112-121. During the longest days of summer in June and July the sun in South Florida doesn’t set until well after 8:00pm. That means even for a 7:30pm start you might be starting directly into the sun until halftime! Seats behind the north and south goal lines may be in the sun but at least you won’t have to strain your eyes staring into the sun.

Ready to get your Miami soccer tickets?

Use the individual game links or click or tap here to see an upcoming list of games at Inter Miami CF Stadium.