Neyland Stadium Section Z15: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section Z15 is in the lower bowl, east side near the corner of Neyland Stadium, with visiting fans in rows 1-28. Its rows run 7-16, 17-58 (52 rows). Rows 42 to 58 are under the deck above, so they are covered from rain and get no direct sun. The front row is 226 ft from midfield and Row 58 sits 69 ft above the field. At a 3:30 pm kickoff against Alabama, a seat here gets about 85 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section Z15?
52 rows: 7-16, 17-58. There is a walkway between rows 16 and 17. You enter at rows 20 and 58. Row lists from rateyourseats.com.
Which rows in Section Z15 are covered?
Rows 42 to 58, 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 Z15 from the field?
The front row is 226 ft (69.0 m) from midfield; Row 58 is 312 ft. Eye height runs from 18 ft above the field at the front to 69 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 4.6° from Row 7, 9.4° from Row 33 and 12.5° from Row 58. Seats face a compass bearing of 233.4°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 226 ft | 18 ft | 4.6° |
| 13 | 235 ft | 24 ft | 5.9° |
| 19 | 245 ft | 30 ft | 7.1° |
| 25 | 254 ft | 36 ft | 8.1° |
| 31 | 264 ft | 42 ft | 9.1° |
| 37 | 275 ft | 49 ft | 10.1° |
| 43 | 285 ft | 54 ft | 10.8° |
| 49 | 296 ft | 60 ft | 11.5° |
| 55 | 307 ft | 66 ft | 12.2° |
| 58 | 312 ft | 69 ft | 12.5° |
Is Section Z15 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 85 minutes of direct sun at a 3:30 pm kickoff against Alabama. By row band: front third 117 min, middle 134 min, top 8 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 | 85 min sun shade 5:30 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 | 4 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
Which gate is closest to Section Z15?
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 Z15?
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.
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