Where is Section 12 at Kroger Field?

In the lower bowl, north side, near the north west corner, on the visitors' side, with visiting fans.

Kroger Field Section 12: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 12 is in the lower bowl, north side, near the north west corner of Kroger Field, on the visitors' side, with visiting fans. It has 32 rows (Rows 17 to 48), Rows 44 and up covered (rateyourseats.com). The front row is 306 ft from midfield and Row 48 sits 45 ft above the field. At a noon kickoff for Kentucky vs Florida, a seat here gets about 147 minutes of direct sun.

View from Kroger Field Section 12, Row 26, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 12, Row 26. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Kroger Field Section 12, Row 19, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 12, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Kroger Field Section 12, Row 32, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 12, Row 32. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 12?

32 rows: Rows 17 to 48. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 12 covered?

Only the back rows. Rateyourseats.com lists Row 44 and up as covered, under the corner tower. ukathletics.com does not list covered seats; the lidar shows no deck over this section.

How far is Section 12 from the field?

The front row is 306 ft (93.2 m) from midfield; Row 48 is 360 ft. Eye height runs from 29 ft above the field at the front to 45 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 5.5° from Row 17, 6.6° from Row 33 and 7.2° from Row 48. Seats face a compass bearing of 170.1°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
17	306 ft	29 ft	5.5°	no
23	316 ft	33 ft	5.9°	no
29	327 ft	37 ft	6.5°	no
35	337 ft	41 ft	7.0°	no
41	348 ft	41 ft	6.8°	no
47	359 ft	45 ft	7.1°	yes
48	360 ft	45 ft	7.2°	yes

Is Section 12 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 147 minutes of direct sun at a noon kickoff for Kentucky vs Florida. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 218 min, top 11 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Kentucky vs Vanderbilt Sat Oct 24, 2026	7:30 pm (announced)	0 min shade at kickoff
Kentucky vs Florida Sat Nov 14, 2026	noon	147 min shade not during the game
Kentucky vs Florida Sat Nov 14, 2026	3:30 pm	15 min shade 3:40 pm
Kentucky vs Florida Sat Nov 14, 2026	7:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
Kentucky vs Louisville Sat Nov 28, 2026	noon	148 min shade not during the game
Kentucky vs Louisville Sat Nov 28, 2026	3:30 pm	24 min shade 4:00 pm
Kentucky vs Louisville Sat Nov 28, 2026	7:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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