Neyland Stadium Section A: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section A is in the lower bowl, east sideline of Neyland Stadium, behind the visitors' bench, with visiting fans in rows 1-28. Its rows run 1-28, 30-64 (63 rows). Rows 52 to 64 are under the deck above, so they are covered from rain and get no direct sun. The front row is 180 ft from midfield and Row 64 sits 62 ft above the field. At a 3:30 pm kickoff against Alabama, a seat here gets about 105 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section A?
63 rows: 1-28, 30-64. There is a walkway between rows 28 and 30. You enter at rows 64 and 30. Row lists from rateyourseats.com.
Which rows in Section A are covered?
Rows 52 to 64, under the upper deck. These rows stay dry in rain and are in shade for the whole game. The rows in front of them are open to the sky.
How far is Section A from the field?
The front row is 180 ft (54.9 m) from midfield; Row 64 is 292 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 62 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.2° from Row 1, 7.8° from Row 33 and 11.9° from Row 64. Seats face a compass bearing of 233.4°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 180 ft | 7 ft | 2.2° |
| 7 | 190 ft | 10 ft | 2.9° |
| 13 | 199 ft | 14 ft | 4.1° |
| 19 | 209 ft | 18 ft | 5.0° |
| 25 | 220 ft | 24 ft | 6.3° |
| 32 | 232 ft | 30 ft | 7.3° |
| 38 | 243 ft | 37 ft | 8.6° |
| 44 | 254 ft | 44 ft | 9.9° |
| 50 | 265 ft | 51 ft | 10.9° |
| 56 | 277 ft | 54 ft | 11.1° |
| 62 | 289 ft | 60 ft | 11.7° |
| 64 | 292 ft | 62 ft | 11.9° |
Is Section A in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 105 minutes of direct sun at a 3:30 pm kickoff against Alabama. By row band: front third 118 min, middle 139 min, top 57 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | 3:30 pm | 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs Alabama sun map 2026-10-17 | 105 min sun shade 5:40 pm | 0 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
| vs Kentucky sun map 2026-11-07 | not in TV window | 0 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
| vs LSU sun map 2026-11-21 | 5 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
Which gate is closest to Section A?
Gate 24 (level 1) or Gates 22 or 23 (levels 2 and 3). From the official Tennessee Athletics suggested gate entry list.
Where is the food near Section A?
On the east side concourse, level 1 and 2: Neyland Concessions, Walk Thru Beverages, Petro's. All stands are cashless. Every Neyland concession stand by level.
Next door: Neyland Section Z15 · Neyland Section B
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