Huntington Bank Stadium Section 217: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 217 is in the 200 level, east end zone, near the north east corner of Huntington Bank Stadium, in the visiting fans' seats (Rows 23 to 35). Its rows run 1-35 (35 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 287 ft from midfield and Row 35 sits 85 ft above the field. At a 2:30 pm kickoff for Minnesota vs Iowa, a seat here gets about 201 minutes of direct sun.



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How many rows are in Section 217?
35 rows: 1-35. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 217 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky.
How far is Section 217 from the field?
The front row is 287 ft (87.5 m) from midfield; Row 35 is 366 ft. Eye height runs from 46 ft above the field at the front to 85 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 9.1° from Row 1, 11.3° from Row 18 and 13.0° from Row 35. Seats face a compass bearing of 200.7°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 287 ft | 46 ft | 9.1° | no |
| 7 | 301 ft | 52 ft | 9.7° | no |
| 13 | 314 ft | 59 ft | 10.6° | no |
| 19 | 328 ft | 65 ft | 11.2° | no |
| 25 | 342 ft | 73 ft | 12.0° | no |
| 31 | 357 ft | 80 ft | 12.6° | no |
| 35 | 366 ft | 85 ft | 13.0° | no |
Is Section 217 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 201 minutes of direct sun at a 2:30 pm kickoff for Minnesota vs Iowa. By row band: front third 205 min, middle 199 min, top 200 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota vs Iowa Sat Oct 24, 2026 | 2:30 pm (announced) | 201 min shade 5:50 pm |
| Minnesota vs UCLA Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 11:00 am | 220 min shade not during the game |
| Minnesota vs UCLA Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 145 min shade 5:00 pm |
| Minnesota vs UCLA Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Minnesota vs Northwestern Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 11:00 am | 220 min shade not during the game |
| Minnesota vs Northwestern Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 129 min shade 4:40 pm |
| Minnesota vs Northwestern Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 6:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
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