Where is Section 859 at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

In the upper deck, south end zone, near the south west corner, called Section SS-13 before 2026.

Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 859: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 859 is in the upper deck, south end zone, near the south west corner of Bryant-Denny Stadium, called Section SS-13 before 2026. Its rows run 1-35 (35 rows), back rows from about Row 24 under the upper deck. The front row is 344 ft from midfield and Row 35 sits 98 ft above the field. At a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M, a seat here gets about 91 minutes of direct sun.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 859, Row 13, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 859, Row 13. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 859, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 859, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Bryant-Denny Stadium Section 859, Row 22, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 859, Row 22. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 859?

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

Is Section 859 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 859 from the field?

The front row is 344 ft (105.0 m) from midfield; Row 35 is 437 ft. Eye height runs from 93 ft above the field at the front to 98 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 15.0° from Row 1, 14.2° from Row 18 and 12.7° from Row 35. Seats face a compass bearing of 49.5°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	344 ft	93 ft	15.0°	no
7	361 ft	98 ft	15.3°	no
13	377 ft	98 ft	14.6°	no
19	393 ft	98 ft	14.1°	no
25	409 ft	98 ft	13.5°	no
31	426 ft	98 ft	13.0°	no
35	437 ft	98 ft	12.7°	no

Is Section 859 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 91 minutes of direct sun at a 2:30 pm kickoff for Alabama vs Texas A&M. By row band: front third 99 min, middle 78 min, top 94 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)	91 min shade 4:00 pm
Alabama vs Chattanooga Sat Nov 21, 2026	1:00 pm (announced)	101 min shade 3:10 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	2:30 pm	49 min shade 3:20 pm
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	11:00 am	96 min shade not during the game
Alabama vs Auburn Sat Nov 28, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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