Where is Section 109 at Gies Memorial Stadium?

In the lower level, east sideline, in the visiting fans' section.

Gies Memorial Stadium Section 109: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 109 is in the lower level, east sideline of Gies Memorial Stadium, in the visiting fans' section. Its rows run 1-74 (74 rows), Rows 42 and up under cover. The front row is 199 ft from midfield and Row 74 sits 67 ft above the field. At a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon, a seat here gets about 103 minutes of direct sun.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 109, Row 18, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 109, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 109, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 109, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 109, Row 32, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 109, Row 32. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 109?

74 rows: 1-74. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 109 covered?

Partly. Rows 42 and up are under the deck above; the rows in front are open to the sky. Cover rows from rateyourseats.com.

How far is Section 109 from the field?

The front row is 199 ft (60.8 m) from midfield; Row 74 is 332 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 67 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.1° from Row 1, 8.0° from Row 38 and 11.3° from Row 74. Seats face a compass bearing of 268.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	199 ft	7 ft	2.1°	no
7	209 ft	11 ft	3.0°	no
13	218 ft	15 ft	4.1°	no
19	228 ft	20 ft	5.0°	no
25	239 ft	28 ft	6.7°	no
31	249 ft	31 ft	7.1°	no
37	260 ft	36 ft	7.9°	no
43	271 ft	41 ft	8.6°	yes
49	282 ft	46 ft	9.3°	yes
55	294 ft	51 ft	9.8°	yes
61	306 ft	56 ft	10.4°	yes
67	318 ft	61 ft	10.8°	yes
73	330 ft	66 ft	11.3°	yes
74	332 ft	67 ft	11.3°	yes

Is Section 109 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 103 minutes of direct sun at a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon. By row band: front third 200 min, middle 113 min, top 0 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Illinois vs Oregon Sat Oct 24, 2026	2:00 pm (announced)	103 min shade 5:10 pm
Illinois vs Nebraska Fri Nov 6, 2026	7:00 pm (announced)	0 min shade at kickoff
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	2:30 pm	29 min shade at kickoff
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	11:00 am	98 min shade at kickoff
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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