Where is Section 553 at M&T Bank Stadium?

In the 500 level, north (visitors) sideline, on the visitors' side.

M&T Bank Stadium Section 553: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 553 is in the 500 level, north (visitors) sideline of M&T Bank Stadium, on the visitors' side. Its rows run 1-32 (32 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 266 ft from midfield and Row 32 sits 164 ft above the field. At a 1:00 pm kickoff for Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals, a seat here gets about 220 minutes of direct sun.

View from M&T Bank Stadium Section 553, Row 17, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 553, Row 17. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from M&T Bank Stadium Section 553, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 553, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from M&T Bank Stadium Section 553, Row 30, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 553, Row 30. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 553?

32 rows: 1-32. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 553 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are banned, so bring a rain jacket or poncho.

How far is Section 553 from the field?

The front row is 266 ft (81.2 m) from midfield; Row 32 is 363 ft. Eye height runs from 100 ft above the field at the front to 164 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 20.6° from Row 1, 22.7° from Row 17 and 24.3° from Row 32. Seats face a compass bearing of 200.8°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	266 ft	100 ft	20.6°	no
7	285 ft	113 ft	21.6°	no
13	304 ft	125 ft	22.4°	no
19	322 ft	137 ft	23.0°	no
25	341 ft	151 ft	23.8°	no
31	360 ft	164 ft	24.5°	no
32	363 ft	164 ft	24.3°	no

Is Section 553 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 220 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 219 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Sun Oct 25, 2026	1:00 pm	220 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	209 min shade 4:30 pm
Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Sun Dec 27, 2026	1:00 pm	214 min shade not during the game

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