Northwest Stadium Section 442: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 442 is in the 400 level, east end zone of Northwest Stadium. Its rows run 1-7 (7 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 332 ft from midfield and Row 7 sits 115 ft above the field. At a 1:00 pm kickoff for Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams, a seat here gets about 151 minutes of direct sun.

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How many rows are in Section 442?
7 rows: 1-7. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 442 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are banned, so bring a rain jacket or poncho.
How far is Section 442 from the field?
The front row is 332 ft (101.2 m) from midfield; Row 7 is 351 ft. Eye height runs from 105 ft above the field at the front to 115 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.5° from Row 1, 17.7° from Row 4 and 18.2° from Row 7. Seats face a compass bearing of 299.6°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 332 ft | 105 ft | 17.5° | no |
| 4 | 342 ft | 109 ft | 17.7° | no |
| 7 | 351 ft | 115 ft | 18.2° | no |
Is Section 442 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 151 minutes of direct sun at a 1:00 pm kickoff for Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams. By row band: front third 146 min, middle 152 min, top 154 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 | 151 min shade 3:30 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 | 134 min shade 3:20 pm |
| Commanders vs Atlanta Falcons Sun Dec 20, 2026 | 1:00 pm | 138 min shade 3:20 pm |
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