Notre Dame Stadium Section 109: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 109 is in the upper level, east (visitors) sideline of Notre Dame Stadium, on the visitors' side. Its rows run ADA, 4-26 (23 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 251 ft from midfield and Row 26 sits 80 ft above the field. At a 3:30 pm kickoff against Boston College, a seat here gets about 104 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 109?
23 rows: ADA, 4-26. Row list from rateyourseats.com. An entrance to this section is located at Row 4.
Is Section 109 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. No seating section at Notre Dame Stadium is under a roof or an overhanging deck. Small collapsible umbrellas are allowed if they don't block anyone's view.
How far is Section 109 from the field?
The front row is 251 ft (76.4 m) from midfield; Row 26 is 298 ft. Eye height runs from 57 ft above the field at the front to 80 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 12.9° from Row 4, 14.1° from Row 15 and 15.0° from Row 26. Seats face a compass bearing of 270.0°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 251 ft | 57 ft | 12.9° |
| 7 | 257 ft | 60 ft | 13.2° |
| 10 | 263 ft | 63 ft | 13.5° |
| 13 | 270 ft | 66 ft | 13.7° |
| 16 | 276 ft | 69 ft | 14.0° |
| 19 | 282 ft | 73 ft | 14.4° |
| 22 | 289 ft | 75 ft | 14.6° |
| 25 | 295 ft | 78 ft | 14.9° |
| 26 | 298 ft | 80 ft | 15.0° |
Is Section 109 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 104 minutes of direct sun at a 3:30 pm kickoff against Boston College. By row band: front third 100 min, middle 102 min, top 110 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Miami (FL) Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 7:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Boston College Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm | 104 min shade 5:10 pm |
| vs SMU Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 109?
The gate printed on your ticket. Gates A to E open 90 minutes before kickoff. Notre Dame Stadium is a no re-entry venue.
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