PayPal Park Seating Chart
Home of the San Jose Earthquakes since 2015, PayPal Park is a soccer-specific stadium with the steepest supporter section in MLS and the largest outdoor bar in North America behind the south goal. The compact bowl keeps every seat close to the touchline.
Sections at PayPal Park
PayPal Park'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.
- Sideline lower — main seating along both touchlines
- Supporters section — standing end behind the south goal
- Club level — premium midfield seating with lounge access
- Corner sections — angled views at the bowl's ends
- Suites — premium boxes along the west sideline
Best seats at PayPal Park
Center sideline seats on the west side stay shaded longest and look across the full pitch. For atmosphere, the supporters' end behind the south goal is loud and standing throughout the match.
Tips before you go
The supporters' section stands and chants the entire match, so choose the sidelines for a seated experience. The stadium sits near Mineta San Jose Airport, so expect occasional plane noise. On-site lots open early for tailgating.
How to read the PayPal Park seating chart
PayPal Park seats 18,000 around a field, so reading the chart starts at midfield and works outward and upward. The lower bowl (the 100 level) rings the field closest to the action; the club and suite level sits in the middle; the upper deck climbs steeply above for the widest view. Sideline sections face the field square on and command a premium, while end-zone and corner sections cost less for a more angled look.
Three things decide a PayPal Park seat: how close you are to the field, whether you sit on a sideline or in an end zone, and how high you are. For a stadium this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper sideline at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. Cross-check the official PayPal Park map against your ticket's section, row, and seat before you buy, because a seat that is perfect for a concert can sit behind the stage for a game.
Building a seating chart for an event at PayPal Park
Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the San Jose 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 PayPal Park, 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 PayPal Park runs to 18,000 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 PayPal Park?
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 PayPal Park hold?
- PayPal Park has a capacity of 18,000 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 PayPal Park?
- Center sideline seats on the west side stay shaded longest and look across the full pitch. For atmosphere, the supporters' end behind the south goal is loud and standing throughout the match.
- What sections does PayPal Park have?
- Main sections include: Sideline lower — main seating along both touchlines; Supporters section — standing end behind the south goal; Club level — premium midfield seating with lounge access. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is PayPal Park located?
- PayPal Park is in San Jose, California. 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 PayPal Park?
- 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.