Where is Section 809 at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

In the upper deck, Alabama sideline (west), on the Alabama side of the field, called Section U3-J or U3-K before 2026.

Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 809: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 809 is in the upper deck, Alabama sideline (west) of Bryant-Denny Stadium, on the Alabama side of the field, called Section U3-J or U3-K before 2026. Its rows run 1-30 (30 rows), back rows from about Row 9 under the upper deck. The front row is 292 ft from midfield and Row 30 sits 142 ft above the field. At a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M, a seat here gets about 30 minutes of direct sun.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 809, Row 5, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 809, Row 5. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 809, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 809, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 809, Row 7, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 809, Row 7. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 809?

30 rows: 1-30. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 809 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium, so bring a rain jacket.

How far is Section 809 from the field?

The front row is 292 ft (89.1 m) from midfield; Row 30 is 373 ft. Eye height runs from 94 ft above the field at the front to 142 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.8° from Row 1, 19.5° from Row 16 and 20.9° from Row 30. Seats face a compass bearing of 93.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	292 ft	94 ft	17.8°	no
4	301 ft	97 ft	17.9°	no
7	309 ft	102 ft	18.3°	no
10	318 ft	108 ft	18.8°	no
13	326 ft	113 ft	19.2°	no
16	334 ft	118 ft	19.5°	no
19	343 ft	123 ft	19.8°	no
22	351 ft	129 ft	20.1°	no
25	359 ft	134 ft	20.4°	no
28	367 ft	139 ft	20.7°	no
30	373 ft	142 ft	20.9°	no

Is Section 809 in the sun or shade?

Mostly shaded: about 30 minutes of direct sun at a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M. By row band: front third 0 min, middle 0 min, top 91 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Alabama vs Texas A&M Sat Oct 24, 2026	2:30 pm (announced)	30 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Chattanooga Sat Nov 21, 2026	1:00 pm (announced)	29 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	2:30 pm	19 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	11:00 am	53 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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