Kroger Field Section 40: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 40 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 39 rows (Rows 10 to 48), Rows 44 and up covered (rateyourseats.com). The front row is 249 ft from midfield and Row 48 sits 74 ft above the field. At a noon kickoff for Kentucky vs Florida, a seat here gets about 155 minutes of direct sun.
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How many rows are in Section 40?
39 rows: Rows 10 to 48. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 40 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 40 from the field?
The front row is 249 ft (76.0 m) from midfield; Row 48 is 334 ft. Eye height runs from 13 ft above the field at the front to 74 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 3.1° from Row 10, 5.1° from Row 29 and 12.5° from Row 48. Seats face a compass bearing of 277.8°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 249 ft | 13 ft | 3.1° | no |
| 16 | 262 ft | 18 ft | 3.9° | no |
| 22 | 276 ft | 21 ft | 4.3° | no |
| 28 | 289 ft | 25 ft | 4.9° | no |
| 34 | 302 ft | 30 ft | 5.6° | no |
| 40 | 316 ft | 34 ft | 6.2° | no |
| 46 | 329 ft | 39 ft | 6.7° | yes |
| 48 | 334 ft | 74 ft | 12.5° | yes |
Is Section 40 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 155 minutes of direct sun at a noon kickoff for Kentucky vs Florida. By row band: front third 203 min, middle 173 min, top 89 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 | 155 min shade not during the game |
| Kentucky vs Florida Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm | 17 min shade 3:50 pm |
| Kentucky vs Florida Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 7:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Kentucky vs Louisville Sat Nov 28, 2026 | noon | 136 min shade 3:30 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 40?
Lower-level east end zone general admission student seating. Location from ukathletics.com.
Next door: Kroger Field Section 39 · Kroger Field Section 1
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.