Where is Section 849 at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

In the upper deck, south end zone, near the south east corner, in the student section, called Section SS-3 before 2026.

Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 849: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 849 is in the upper deck, south end zone, near the south east corner of Bryant-Denny Stadium, in the student section, called Section SS-3 before 2026. Its rows run 1-35 (35 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 344 ft from midfield and Row 35 sits 131 ft above the field. At a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M, a seat here gets about 99 minutes of direct sun.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 849, Row 18, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 849, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 849, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 849, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 849, Row 33, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 849, Row 33. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 849?

35 rows: 1-35. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 849 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 849 from the field?

The front row is 344 ft (105.0 m) from midfield; Row 35 is 444 ft. Eye height runs from 93 ft above the field at the front to 131 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 15.1° from Row 1, 17.8° from Row 18 and 16.4° from Row 35. Seats face a compass bearing of 323.8°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	344 ft	93 ft	15.1°	no
7	362 ft	98 ft	15.2°	no
13	380 ft	99 ft	14.6°	no
19	397 ft	129 ft	18.0°	no
25	415 ft	131 ft	17.5°	no
31	432 ft	131 ft	16.8°	no
35	444 ft	131 ft	16.4°	no

Is Section 849 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 99 minutes of direct sun at a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M. By row band: front third 107 min, middle 127 min, top 62 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)	99 min shade 4:50 pm
Alabama vs Chattanooga Sat Nov 21, 2026	1:00 pm (announced)	74 min shade 2:40 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	2:30 pm	18 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	11:00 am	120 min shade 2:10 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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