Northwest Stadium Section 440: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 440 is in the 400 level, east end zone of Northwest Stadium. Its rows run 1C, 4-7 (4 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 343 ft from midfield and Row 7 sits 119 ft above the field. At a 1:00 pm kickoff for Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams, a seat here gets about 193 minutes of direct sun.

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How many rows are in Section 440?
4 rows: 1C, 4-7. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 440 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are banned, so bring a rain jacket or poncho.
How far is Section 440 from the field?
The front row is 343 ft (104.4 m) from midfield; Row 7 is 352 ft. Eye height runs from 111 ft above the field at the front to 119 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.9° from Row 4, 18.1° from Row 6 and 18.7° from Row 7. Seats face a compass bearing of 299.6°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 343 ft | 111 ft | 17.9° | no |
| 7 | 352 ft | 119 ft | 18.7° | no |
Is Section 440 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 193 minutes of direct sun at a 1:00 pm kickoff for Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams. By row band: front third 190 min, middle 190 min, top 196 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles Sun Nov 1, 2026 | 8:20 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams Sun Nov 8, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 193 min shade 4:10 pm |
| Commanders vs Cincinnati Bengals Mon Nov 23, 2026 | 8:15 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Commanders vs Houston Texans Sun Dec 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 162 min shade 3:40 pm |
| Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons Sun Dec 20, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 166 min shade 3:50 pm |
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