Where is Section 132 at Gies Memorial Stadium?

In the lower level, north end zone, in the student section.

Gies Memorial Stadium Section 132: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 132 is in the lower level, north end zone of Gies Memorial Stadium, in the student section. Its rows run 1-29 (29 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 252 ft from midfield and Row 29 sits 57 ft above the field. At a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon, a seat here gets about 77 minutes of direct sun.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 132, Row 15, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 132, Row 15. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 132, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 132, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 132, Row 27, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 132, Row 27. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 132?

29 rows: 1-29. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 132 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 132 from the field?

The front row is 252 ft (76.9 m) from midfield; Row 29 is 337 ft. Eye height runs from 8 ft above the field at the front to 57 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.8° from Row 1, 6.4° from Row 15 and 9.7° from Row 29. Seats face a compass bearing of 177.3°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	252 ft	8 ft	1.8°	no
4	261 ft	16 ft	3.5°	no
7	270 ft	18 ft	3.8°	no
10	279 ft	22 ft	4.5°	no
13	288 ft	33 ft	6.5°	no
16	297 ft	35 ft	6.8°	no
19	306 ft	40 ft	7.5°	no
22	315 ft	45 ft	8.2°	no
25	324 ft	50 ft	8.7°	no
28	333 ft	55 ft	9.4°	no
29	337 ft	57 ft	9.7°	no

Is Section 132 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 77 minutes of direct sun at a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon. By row band: front third 65 min, middle 77 min, top 88 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Illinois vs Oregon Sat Oct 24, 2026	2:00 pm (announced)	77 min shade 3:20 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	0 min shade at kickoff
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	11:00 am	177 min shade 2:00 pm
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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