Kinnick Stadium Section 140: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 140 is in the 100 level, north end, near the north east corner of Kinnick Stadium, on the visitors' side. It has 10 rows (Rows 14 to 23), all open to the sky. The front row is 254 ft from midfield and Row 23 sits 43 ft above the field. At an 11 am kickoff for Iowa vs Purdue, a seat here gets about 216 minutes of direct sun.



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How many rows are in Section 140?
10 rows: Rows 14 to 23. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 140 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Measured from lidar; hawkeyesports.com does not list covered seats.
How far is Section 140 from the field?
The front row is 254 ft (77.3 m) from midfield; Row 23 is 280 ft. Eye height runs from 18 ft above the field at the front to 43 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 4.1° from Row 14, 5.5° from Row 19 and 8.8° from Row 23. Seats face a compass bearing of 241.6°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 254 ft | 18 ft | 4.1° | no |
| 17 | 262 ft | 23 ft | 5.1° | no |
| 20 | 271 ft | 35 ft | 7.4° | no |
| 23 | 280 ft | 43 ft | 8.8° | no |
Is Section 140 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 216 minutes of direct sun at an 11 am kickoff for Iowa vs Purdue. By row band: front third 210 min, middle 219 min, top 217 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa vs Purdue Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 11 am | 216 min shade not during the game |
| Iowa vs Purdue Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 45 min shade 3:10 pm |
| Iowa vs Purdue Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Iowa vs Nebraska Fri Nov 27, 2026 | 11:00 am (announced) | 217 min shade not during the game |
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