M&T Bank Stadium Section 500: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 500 is in the 500 level, north (visitors) sideline of M&T Bank Stadium, on the visitors' side. Its rows run 1W, 4-32 (29 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 274 ft from midfield and Row 32 sits 159 ft above the field. At a 1:00 pm kickoff for Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals, a seat here gets about 217 minutes of direct sun.



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How many rows are in Section 500?
29 rows: 1W, 4-32. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 500 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are banned, so bring a rain jacket or poncho.
How far is Section 500 from the field?
The front row is 274 ft (83.6 m) from midfield; Row 32 is 361 ft. Eye height runs from 106 ft above the field at the front to 159 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 21.1° from Row 4, 22.8° from Row 18 and 23.8° from Row 32. Seats face a compass bearing of 200.8°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 274 ft | 106 ft | 21.1° | no |
| 7 | 283 ft | 112 ft | 21.5° | no |
| 10 | 293 ft | 117 ft | 21.7° | no |
| 13 | 302 ft | 123 ft | 22.2° | no |
| 16 | 312 ft | 129 ft | 22.4° | no |
| 19 | 321 ft | 135 ft | 22.9° | no |
| 22 | 330 ft | 141 ft | 23.2° | no |
| 25 | 340 ft | 147 ft | 23.4° | no |
| 28 | 349 ft | 154 ft | 23.8° | no |
| 31 | 358 ft | 159 ft | 23.9° | no |
| 32 | 361 ft | 159 ft | 23.8° | no |
Is Section 500 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 217 minutes of direct sun at a 1:00 pm kickoff for Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 220 min, top 211 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Sun Oct 25, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 217 min shade not during the game |
| Ravens vs Jacksonville Jaguars Thu Nov 5, 2026 | 8:15 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers Mon Nov 16, 2026 | 8:15 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Ravens vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sun Dec 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 214 min shade not during the game |
| Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Sun Dec 27, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 218 min shade not during the game |
What is near Section 500?
High Noon Overlook (Upper Level) Guest Services Centers are at Sections 500 and 527.. Location from the Ravens fan guide.
Next door: M&T Bank Stadium Section 553 · M&T Bank Stadium Section 501
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