Where is Section 838 at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

In the upper deck, visitors' sideline (east), on the visitors' side, called Section U4-JJ before 2026.

Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 838: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 838 is in the upper deck, visitors' sideline (east) of Bryant-Denny Stadium, on the visitors' side, called Section U4-JJ before 2026. Its rows run 1-30 (30 rows), Rows 16 and up under cover. The front row is 289 ft from midfield and Row 30 sits 137 ft above the field. At a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M, a seat here gets about 85 minutes of direct sun.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 838, Row 6, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 838, Row 6. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 838, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 838, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 838, Row 9, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 838, Row 9. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 838?

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

Is Section 838 covered?

Partly. Rows 16 and up are under the skybox level above; the rows in front are open to the sky. Cover rows from rateyourseats.com. Umbrellas are not allowed in the stadium, so bring a rain jacket.

How far is Section 838 from the field?

The front row is 289 ft (88.1 m) from midfield; Row 30 is 360 ft. Eye height runs from 96 ft above the field at the front to 137 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 18.5° from Row 1, 19.7° from Row 16 and 20.8° from Row 30. Seats face a compass bearing of 273.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	289 ft	96 ft	18.5°	no
4	297 ft	99 ft	18.4°	no
7	304 ft	101 ft	18.4°	no
10	311 ft	110 ft	19.4°	no
13	319 ft	112 ft	19.4°	no
16	326 ft	117 ft	19.7°	yes
19	333 ft	121 ft	20.0°	yes
22	341 ft	125 ft	20.2°	yes
25	348 ft	130 ft	20.4°	yes
28	355 ft	134 ft	20.6°	yes
30	360 ft	137 ft	20.8°	yes

Is Section 838 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 85 minutes of direct sun at a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M. By row band: front third 191 min, middle 64 min, top 0 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)	85 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Chattanooga Sat Nov 21, 2026	1:00 pm (announced)	86 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	2:30 pm	49 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	11:00 am	80 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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