Find Shade at the US Open
I have created a US Open Shade Map to help anyone find cooler places to watch US Open tennis matches. The overlay illustrates how the sun will shift the shade line inside Arthur Ashe Stadium. |
| US Open Shade Map (Ashe Stadium with roof) |
Where to Sit to find the most shade at any Tennis Event
An easy rule of thumb to find shade (or at least a slightly cooler area) is finding the side with the umpire chair. I have sat in many tennis photographers' pits over the years. It can get toasty hot!The Umpire Chair side is cool!
The side with the umpire chair is on the West Side for all US Open tennis courts or stadiums. The rule works as long you don't sit directly behind the chair, which could partially block your view.
As you can see in the illustration, the shade line will slide slowly toward the East over time.
Try seats in the main Ashe Stadium (Sections 340 to 324). At the Loge level in Sections 122-136
These will generally be the most shaded areas. They offer cover even while the roof is open.
Green = cool. Red = hot. Yellow = partial sun.
North gets AM sun, South-East gets some PM sun.
North gets AM sun, South-East gets some PM sun.
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| US Open Ashe - Section map of sunny and shaded areas |
US Open Fan's tip for shade at Ashe Stadium
Try seats in the main Ashe Stadium (Sections 340 to 324). At the Loge level in Sections 122-136
These will generally be the most shaded areas. They offer cover even while the roof is open.
Moving higher up towards the top under the roof's edges also offers relief away from the sun.
How to take a break in the A/C and enjoy some free snacks!
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US Open "Heat Shelter Map". Expect heat indexes into the 90s with Humid Conditions!
Our "heat map" shows you the coolest places to go at the US Open and where to find relief from the sun highlighted in Yellow. Free swag in Purple to help you stay cool. Click the image above for a larger version.
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Chase and Amex Lounges for shelter from the heat
If you find yourself there around 1-4pm, I would suggest going inside (the shaded parts of Armstrong or Ashe). If you need a refreshment, we suggest going into one of the US Open Lounges.
Note: the Chase Lounge will require an RSVP. The Blue Amex lounge near the Chase center is open to all Amex cardholders and has a lot of kids in it with some A/C. Need a ticket?
US Open "Heat Shelter Map". Expect heat indexes into the 90s with Humid Conditions!
Our "heat map" shows you the coolest places to go at the US Open and where to find relief from the sun highlighted in Yellow. Free swag in Purple to help you stay cool. Click the image above for a larger version.
Be sure to sign up for our newsletter to get more US Open insider tips.
Chase and Amex Lounges for shelter from the heat
If you find yourself there around 1-4pm, I would suggest going inside (the shaded parts of Armstrong or Ashe). If you need a refreshment, we suggest going into one of the US Open Lounges.
Note: the Chase Lounge will require an RSVP. The Blue Amex lounge near the Chase center is open to all Amex cardholders and has a lot of kids in it with some A/C. Need a ticket?
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