Kroger Field Section 39: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 39 is in the lower bowl, north side, near the north east corner of Kroger Field, on the visitors' side, in the student section. It has 48 rows (Rows 1 to 48), Rows 44 and up covered (rateyourseats.com). The front row is 227 ft from midfield and Row 48 sits 40 ft above the field. At a noon kickoff for Kentucky vs Florida, a seat here gets about 163 minutes of direct sun.
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How many rows are in Section 39?
48 rows: Rows 1 to 48. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 39 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 39 from the field?
The front row is 227 ft (69.1 m) from midfield; Row 48 is 326 ft. Eye height runs from 8 ft above the field at the front to 40 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.1° from Row 1, 4.8° from Row 25 and 7.0° from Row 48. Seats face a compass bearing of 293.6°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 227 ft | 8 ft | 2.1° | no |
| 7 | 239 ft | 12 ft | 2.8° | no |
| 13 | 252 ft | 15 ft | 3.4° | no |
| 19 | 264 ft | 19 ft | 4.1° | no |
| 25 | 277 ft | 23 ft | 4.8° | no |
| 31 | 290 ft | 28 ft | 5.5° | no |
| 37 | 303 ft | 33 ft | 6.2° | no |
| 43 | 315 ft | 39 ft | 7.0° | no |
| 48 | 326 ft | 40 ft | 7.0° | yes |
Is Section 39 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 163 minutes of direct sun at a noon kickoff for Kentucky vs Florida. By row band: front third 204 min, middle 183 min, top 100 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 | 163 min shade not during the game |
| Kentucky vs Florida Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm | 8 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 | 149 min shade 3:20 pm |
| Kentucky vs Louisville Sat Nov 28, 2026 | 3:30 pm | 4 min shade at kickoff |
| Kentucky vs Louisville Sat Nov 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
What is near Section 39?
Lower-level east end zone general admission student seating. Location from ukathletics.com.
Next door: Kroger Field Section 38 · Kroger Field Section 40
Planning the day: Kroger Field seating chart with sun and shade · Kroger Field parking, shuttle and tailgating · Kroger Field bag policy, water and blankets · how the Kroger Field data is measured.