Neyland Stadium Section ZZ15: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section ZZ15 is in the upper deck, east side near the corner of Neyland Stadium. Its rows run 1-12, 13-26 (26 rows). Rows 16 to 26 are under the deck above, so they are covered from rain and get no direct sun. The front row is 215 ft from midfield and Row 26 sits 34 ft above the field. At a 3:30 pm kickoff against Alabama, a seat here gets about 66 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section ZZ15?
26 rows: 1-12, 13-26. There is a walkway between rows 12 and 13. Chairback seats: rows 1-2, 13-26; the rest are bleachers. Row lists from rateyourseats.com.
Which rows in Section ZZ15 are covered?
Rows 16 to 26, 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 ZZ15 from the field?
The front row is 215 ft (65.6 m) from midfield; Row 26 is 254 ft. Eye height runs from 2 ft above the field at the front to 34 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 0.5° from Row 1, 5.2° from Row 14 and 7.6° from Row 26. Seats face a compass bearing of 233.4°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 215 ft | 2 ft | 0.5° |
| 4 | 219 ft | 2 ft | 0.6° |
| 7 | 224 ft | 5 ft | 1.2° |
| 10 | 228 ft | 5 ft | 1.2° |
| 13 | 233 ft | 21 ft | 5.2° |
| 16 | 238 ft | 24 ft | 5.8° |
| 19 | 242 ft | 26 ft | 6.2° |
| 22 | 247 ft | 31 ft | 7.2° |
| 25 | 252 ft | 33 ft | 7.6° |
| 26 | 254 ft | 34 ft | 7.6° |
Is Section ZZ15 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 66 minutes of direct sun at a 3:30 pm kickoff against Alabama. By row band: front third 111 min, middle 92 min, top 0 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 | 66 min sun shade 5:20 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 | 0 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
Which gate is closest to Section ZZ15?
Gates 22 or 23 (levels 2 and 3). From the official Tennessee Athletics suggested gate entry list.
Where is the food near Section ZZ15?
On the east side concourse, level 3: Kettle Corn, Popcorn & Snacks, Italian Ice, The Bar, Neyland Concessions, Walk Thru Beverages. All stands are cashless. Every Neyland concession stand by level.
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