Huntington Bank Field Section 317a: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 317a is in the 300 level, east end zone (Dawg Pound end), near the corner of Huntington Bank Field, part of the Dawg Pound. Its rows run 1-8, WC (8 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 300 ft from midfield and Row 8 sits 39 ft above the field. At a 1:00 pm kickoff for Browns vs Baltimore Ravens, a seat here gets about 209 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 317a?
8 rows: 1-8, WC. Row list from rateyourseats.com. WC marks a wheelchair platform.
Is Section 317a covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are banned at Huntington Bank Field, so bring a rain jacket or poncho.
How far is Section 317a from the field?
The front row is 300 ft (91.5 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 322 ft. Eye height runs from 24 ft above the field at the front to 39 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 4.5° from Row 1, 6.5° from Row 5 and 6.9° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 256.7°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300 ft | 24 ft | 4.5° | no |
| 4 | 309 ft | 35 ft | 6.5° | no |
| 7 | 319 ft | 38 ft | 6.7° | no |
| 8 | 322 ft | 39 ft | 6.9° | no |
Is Section 317a in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 209 minutes of direct sun at a 1:00 pm kickoff for Browns vs Baltimore Ravens. By row band: front third 193 min, middle 211 min, top 216 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Browns vs Baltimore Ravens Sun Oct 18, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 209 min shade not during the game |
| Browns vs Houston Texans Sun Nov 15, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 166 min shade 4:10 pm |
| Browns vs Las Vegas Raiders Sun Nov 29, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 132 min shade 4:10 pm |
| Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals Sun Dec 6, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 111 min shade 4:10 pm |
| Browns vs Atlanta Falcons Sun Dec 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 88 min shade 4:20 pm |
| Browns vs Indianapolis Colts Sun Jan 3, 2027 | 1:00 pm | 104 min shade 4:30 pm |
Which gate should I use for Section 317a?
Any general admission gate. The Meijer Gate (south-west), University Hospitals Gate (south-east), Huntington Bank Ramp (north-west), Northeast Ramp and the North Grand Staircase all open 2 hours before kickoff. Huntington Bank Field has no re-entry.
Next door: Huntington Bank Field Section 317 · Huntington Bank Field Section 318
This section is part of the Dawg Pound.
Planning the day: Huntington Bank Field seating chart with sun and shade · Huntington Bank Field parking and road closures · Huntington Bank Field clear bag policy · Dawg Pound sections and sun · how the Huntington Bank Field data is measured.