Where is Section 134 at Gies Memorial Stadium?

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

Gies Memorial Stadium Section 134: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 134 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 251 ft from midfield and Row 29 sits 70 ft above the field. At a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon, a seat here gets about 118 minutes of direct sun.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 134, Row 15, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 134, Row 15. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 134, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 134, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Gies Memorial Stadium Section 134, Row 27, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 134, Row 27. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 134?

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

Is Section 134 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 134 from the field?

The front row is 251 ft (76.5 m) from midfield; Row 29 is 338 ft. Eye height runs from 15 ft above the field at the front to 70 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 3.5° from Row 1, 13.3° from Row 15 and 11.6° from Row 29. Seats face a compass bearing of 178.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	251 ft	15 ft	3.5°	no
4	260 ft	19 ft	4.2°	no
7	270 ft	22 ft	4.7°	no
10	279 ft	33 ft	6.8°	no
13	288 ft	70 ft	13.6°	no
16	298 ft	70 ft	13.1°	no
19	307 ft	70 ft	12.8°	no
22	316 ft	70 ft	12.4°	no
25	326 ft	70 ft	12.1°	no
28	335 ft	70 ft	11.7°	no
29	338 ft	70 ft	11.6°	no

Is Section 134 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 118 minutes of direct sun at a 2:00 pm kickoff for Illinois vs Oregon. By row band: front third 101 min, middle 119 min, top 131 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Illinois vs Oregon Sat Oct 24, 2026	2:00 pm (announced)	118 min shade 4:00 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	10 min shade at kickoff
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	11:00 am	203 min shade 2:30 pm
Illinois vs Iowa Sat Nov 21, 2026	6:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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