Where is Section 853 at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

In the upper deck, south end zone, called Section SS-7 before 2026.

Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 853: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 853 is in the upper deck, south end zone of Bryant-Denny Stadium, called Section SS-7 before 2026. Its rows run 1-35 (35 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 325 ft from midfield and Row 35 sits 163 ft above the field. At a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M, a seat here gets about 103 minutes of direct sun.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 853, Row 18, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 853, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 853, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 853, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 853, Row 33, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 853, Row 33. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 853?

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

Is Section 853 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 853 from the field?

The front row is 325 ft (99.1 m) from midfield; Row 35 is 428 ft. Eye height runs from 94 ft above the field at the front to 163 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 16.0° from Row 1, 19.0° from Row 18 and 20.8° from Row 35. Seats face a compass bearing of 3.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	325 ft	94 ft	16.0°	no
7	344 ft	108 ft	17.4°	no
13	362 ft	119 ft	18.2°	no
19	380 ft	132 ft	19.1°	no
25	398 ft	143 ft	19.7°	no
31	416 ft	156 ft	20.5°	no
35	428 ft	163 ft	20.8°	no

Is Section 853 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 103 minutes of direct sun at a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M. By row band: front third 96 min, middle 103 min, top 110 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)	103 min shade 4:20 pm
Alabama vs Chattanooga Sat Nov 21, 2026	1:00 pm (announced)	36 min shade 1:30 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	2:30 pm	1 min shade at kickoff
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	11:00 am	115 min shade 1:10 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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