Where is Section 1 at Michigan Stadium?

On the east sideline, behind the Visitors bench.

Michigan Stadium Section 1: view from your seat, rows and sun

Section 1 is on the east sideline of Michigan Stadium, behind the Visitors bench. It has 87 rows (A, B, then 1 to 85). The front row is 132 ft from midfield and the top row sits 71 ft above the field. At a 3:30 pm kickoff against UCLA, a seat here gets about 66 minutes of direct sun.

View from Michigan Stadium Section 1, Row 42, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 1, Row 42. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stands, not a photo.

View from Michigan Stadium Section 1, Row 10, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 1, Row 10. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stands, not a photo.

View from Michigan Stadium Section 1, Row 82, looking toward the field — Upper rows: view from Section 1, Row 82. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stands, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 1?

87 rows: A and B at the field, then 1 to 85. Counts are modelled from the measured slope, so they can differ by a row or two from the ticket.

How far is Section 1 from the field?

The front row is 132 ft (40.1 m) from midfield; the top row is 288 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at Row A to 71 ft at the top.

What is the view like from Section 1?

You look down at the field at 2.8° from the front row, 9.6° from the middle and 13.8° from the top. Seats face a compass bearing of 269.2°. Steeper angles see more of the field pattern; shallower ones are closer to the action.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
A	132 ft	7 ft	2.8°
4	140 ft	7 ft	2.8°
9	150 ft	22 ft	8.5°
14	159 ft	20 ft	7.2°
19	168 ft	21 ft	7.1°
24	177 ft	24 ft	7.7°
29	186 ft	28 ft	8.4°
34	195 ft	30 ft	8.7°
39	204 ft	34 ft	9.4°
44	213 ft	36 ft	9.6°
49	222 ft	43 ft	11.1°
54	232 ft	45 ft	11.1°
59	240 ft	42 ft	10.0°
64	250 ft	52 ft	11.7°
69	259 ft	56 ft	12.3°
74	268 ft	60 ft	12.6°
79	277 ft	63 ft	12.9°
84	286 ft	69 ft	13.5°
85	288 ft	71 ft	13.8°

Is Section 1 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 66 minutes of direct sun at a 3:30 pm kickoff against UCLA. By row band: front third 48 min, middle 66 min, back 83 min. Every 2026 home game and kickoff time:

Game	12:00 pm	3:30 pm	7:30 pm
Michigan vs Penn State sun map 2026-10-17	209 min sun shade not during the game	134 min sun shade 5:40 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff
Michigan vs Indiana sun map 2026-10-24	208 min sun shade not during the game	122 min sun shade 5:30 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff
Michigan vs Michigan State sun map 2026-11-07	218 min sun shade not during the game	61 min sun shade 4:30 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff
Michigan vs UCLA sun map 2026-11-21	215 min sun shade not during the game	66 min sun shade 4:40 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff

What food is near Section 1?

Top Dogs: Gourmet hot dogs and sausages (lower concourse)

Also within two sections: Big House Burgers at Section 2; Hungry Howie's at Section 2; Gridiron Cheesesteaks at Section 44; Sticky Stuff at Section 3; Big House Bites at Section 3; Coop 734 at Section 43.

Dietary options here: Beyond Sausage (vegetarian); French fries (vegetarian); Hot dog and sausage buns, on request (gluten-free); Soft Bavarian pretzel (vegetarian).

Concessions are cashless. All stands by section.

Next door: Michigan Stadium Section 44 · Michigan Stadium Section 2

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