49ers’ Levi’s Stadium: How the Niners new home became a bust

It’s Too Friggin’ Hot at Levi’s Stadium!

I went to the first-ever 49ers game at Levi’s Stadium — an exhibition matchup versus the Denver Broncos back in 2014.

Getting there was tough, even though the Niners encouraged public transportation. Unless you like buses, there isn’t exactly a top-tier transit system in the South Bay.

Whatever, though. Our seats were to the southeastern side. It was August, mind you, and it didn’t take long to feel the effects of the summer heat. Sweltering heat, at that.

You see, Candlestick was nestled right against San Francisco Bay. I remember going to San Francisco Giants game at the Stick back in the 1980s and 1990s during the height of summer. If it was 100-plus degrees in the South Bay, we still brought jackets and blankets to the park. It got that cold, wind-chilling cold.

Levi’s Stadium is the polar opposite, especially during late summer and early fall. Fans don’t want to roast while watching a less-than-desirable product on the field.

Especially when there are more than a few comfy concourses down below — with full television services — offering all the shade desirable.

Perhaps this is why Ann Killion reported the team is considering some sort of modifications to make fans more comfortable.

Until then, an empty eastern side at Levi’s has become something of a lasting joke.