The 8 Best Stadium Seats With Arms

This wiki has been updated 27 times since it was first published in April of 2017. If you want to keep your butt off the hard bleachers at your next sporting event, check out these stadium seats. They are equipped with padding and arms for optimal comfort, and feature all kinds of handy extras, such as beverage holders, pockets for all your gear, and even reclining capabilities. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 27 times since it was first published in April of 2017. If you want to keep your butt off the hard bleachers at your next sporting event, check out these stadium seats. They are equipped with padding and arms for optimal comfort, and feature all kinds of handy extras, such as beverage holders, pockets for all your gear, and even reclining capabilities. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Picnic Time Portable Ventura

The Picnic Time Portable Ventura (about $55) is a best-seller for a reason: it offers six reclining positions, ensuring that even the fussiest person can find a comfortable angle from which to watch the action. It comes in solid colors or fun patterns.

Sturdy steel frame
Water-resistant bottom
Backed by lifetime guarantee

2. Rio Gear 10115

The seat of the Rio Gear 10115 (around $24) is about 16 inches wide, so it is suitable for most people. It is available in three solid colors, all with storage pockets and beverage holders, and a wide backrest that provides firm and comfortable support.

225-pound weight capacity
Folds and unfolds easily
Great value for price

3. Sportneer Padded Cushion

You get two per order with the Sportneer Padded Cushion (around $90), which are equipped with pockets for things like car keys and ticket stubs, and built-in drinks holders. They put more than two inches of padding between you and any hard surface.

Nonslip bottom keeps them in place
Water resistant
Straps for carrying on your back

4. Stansport Folding G-8-60

With a durable steel frame and a thick polyester material, the Stansport Folding G-8-60 (about $32) can last through many seasons of Little League games, if properly cared for. It secures to all kinds of surfaces with its handy metal hook that is attached to the backrest.

Large pockets offer lots of storage
Collapses for easy portability
Too large for some bleachers

5. World Outdoor Bleacher Bum

The World Outdoor Bleacher Bum (around $69) feature built-in armrests covered in soft foam padding, keeping your skin off any hard steel that's too cold in winter and too hot in summer. Two spring-loaded attachment clips prevent these from sliding off a bench.

Come in a two-pack
Thick handles for carrying
Reinforced backrests for support

6. Home-Complete Extra Wide

The thickly-padded Home-Complete Extra Wide (appx. $45) puts enough material between you and the bleacher that you may mistake it for your living room chair -- almost. When the game is done, you can fold it and sling it over your shoulder to carry it back to your car.

Skid and water-resistant bottom
10-year limited warranty
Not very compact

7. Picnic Plus Red

The Picnic Plus Red (about $35) incorporates just about everything you'd want, including sturdy armrests and cushioning for the backs of your legs. Unfortunately, it doesn't provide enough support where it counts, such as in the seat and back.

2 rear storage pockets
Drink holder between legs
Armrests could be higher

8. Driftsun Expanded Width Deluxe

The reclining Driftsun Expanded Width Deluxe (appx. $69) is bog enough to give even the most ample spectator plenty of room to sit in comfort. An integrated cupholder and small side pocket for holding personal belongings help keep everything you need within reach.

Comes in three bright colors
Made of polyester and pu foam
Can be cumbersome to carry around

Last updated by Joseph Perry

An avid reader and outdoors enthusiast, Joe earned his doctorate in literary studies before making the lateral leap from academia to technical writing. He now lives and works in the inter-mountain West where he creates technical and marketing content, including white papers, solution briefs, and courseware for some of the world’s largest information technology companies. With more than 14 years of experience in the field, he has learned more than he ever thought he would know about such enterprise IT topics as cloud computing, storage, databases, business software, and networking. When he’s not writing about business computing, he can be found outdoors, probably hiking with his family and dog.

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