Where is Section 851 at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

In the upper deck, south end zone, near the south east corner, in the student section, called Section SS-5 before 2026.

Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 851: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 851 is in the upper deck, south end zone, near the south east corner of Bryant-Denny Stadium, in the student section, called Section SS-5 before 2026. Its rows run 1-35 (35 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 341 ft from midfield and Row 35 sits 162 ft above the field. At a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M, a seat here gets about 94 minutes of direct sun.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 851, Row 18, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 851, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 851, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 851, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 851, Row 33, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 851, Row 33. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 851?

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

Is Section 851 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 851 from the field?

The front row is 341 ft (104.0 m) from midfield; Row 35 is 447 ft. Eye height runs from 92 ft above the field at the front to 162 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 15.1° from Row 1, 18.0° from Row 18 and 20.0° from Row 35. Seats face a compass bearing of 350.8°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	341 ft	92 ft	15.1°	no
7	360 ft	107 ft	16.6°	no
13	378 ft	117 ft	17.1°	no
19	397 ft	131 ft	18.2°	no
25	416 ft	142 ft	18.9°	no
31	434 ft	154 ft	19.5°	no
35	447 ft	162 ft	20.0°	no

Is Section 851 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 94 minutes of direct sun at a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M. By row band: front third 100 min, middle 106 min, top 75 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)	94 min shade 4:20 pm
Alabama vs Chattanooga Sat Nov 21, 2026	1:00 pm (announced)	27 min shade 1:20 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	2:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	11:00 am	98 min shade 12:50 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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