Forest Hills Stadium Seating Chart
Forest Hills Stadium in Queens is a historic open-air venue built in 1923 that once hosted the US Open tennis championships. Restored as a concert venue, its Tudor-style horseshoe and neighborhood setting give it a uniquely intimate feel for its size.
Sections at Forest Hills Stadium
Forest Hills Stadium's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.
- Field — general-admission or reserved seating closest to the stage
- Lower stadium — fixed seats around the horseshoe
- Upper stadium — top rows of the bowl
- Box seats near the stage
- Marquee and premium areas
Best seats at Forest Hills Stadium
Reserved field rows and the lower stadium center sections facing the stage give the best combination of proximity and a head-on view. The upper horseshoe sides curve away from the stage, so aim for center if you want a square angle.
Tips before you go
Take the LIRR to Forest Hills or the E/F/M/R subway to 71st-Continental — it sits in a residential neighborhood with no event parking. Shows have a strict curfew due to the neighbors, so sets start and end on time; arrive early for the GA field.
How to read the Forest Hills Stadium seating chart
Forest Hills Stadium holds 14,000 across a fan of seating that all faces one stage, so reading the chart comes down to a single axis: distance from the stage. Reserved pavilion or orchestra sections sit closest and are usually covered; numbered rows climb back under the roof, and beyond them the general-admission lawn rises on open grass. The lower the section number, the closer to the stage — and the side you sit on decides whether you face the performers straight on or at an angle.
Three things decide an Forest Hills Stadium seat: how far back you are, whether you are covered or out on the open lawn, and how centered you are on the stage. For an amphitheater this size, the value sweet spot is usually the last few covered rows at center or the front of the lawn — close enough to see the stage, cheap enough to justify, and shielded from sun or a passing shower. Lawn seating is first-come within its area, so arrive early, and cross-check the official Forest Hills Stadium map before you buy.
Building a seating chart for an event at Forest Hills Stadium
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Forest Hills area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Forest Hills Stadium, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Forest Hills Stadium runs to 14,000 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.
Hosting a private event at Forest Hills Stadium?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Forest Hills Stadium hold?
- Forest Hills Stadium has a capacity of 14,000 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.
- What are the best seats at Forest Hills Stadium?
- Reserved field rows and the lower stadium center sections facing the stage give the best combination of proximity and a head-on view. The upper horseshoe sides curve away from the stage, so aim for center if you want a square angle.
- What sections does Forest Hills Stadium have?
- Main sections include: Field — general-admission or reserved seating closest to the stage; Lower stadium — fixed seats around the horseshoe; Upper stadium — top rows of the bowl. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Forest Hills Stadium located?
- Forest Hills Stadium is in Forest Hills, New York. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.
- How do I plan a private event at Forest Hills Stadium?
- For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.