Notre Dame Stadium Section 11: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 11 is in the lower bowl, east (visitors) sideline of Notre Dame Stadium, on the visitors' side, chairback seats in Rows A-J. Its rows run A-J, 18-58 (51 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 119 ft from midfield and Row 58 sits 52 ft above the field. At a 3:30 pm kickoff against Boston College, a seat here gets about 68 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 11?
51 rows: A-J, 18-58. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: Rows A-J. An entrance to this section is located at Row 18.
Is Section 11 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 11 from the field?
The front row is 119 ft (36.3 m) from midfield; Row 58 is 234 ft. Eye height runs from 8 ft above the field at the front to 52 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 3.6° from Row A, 8.0° from Row 33 and 12.6° from Row 58. Seats face a compass bearing of 270.0°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 119 ft | 8 ft | 3.6° |
| G | 131 ft | 8 ft | 3.6° |
| 20 | 154 ft | 16 ft | 5.8° |
| 26 | 166 ft | 21 ft | 7.1° |
| 32 | 179 ft | 25 ft | 7.8° |
| 38 | 192 ft | 30 ft | 8.7° |
| 44 | 204 ft | 34 ft | 9.6° |
| 50 | 217 ft | 40 ft | 10.5° |
| 56 | 230 ft | 46 ft | 11.3° |
| 58 | 234 ft | 52 ft | 12.6° |
Is Section 11 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 68 minutes of direct sun at a 3:30 pm kickoff against Boston College. By row band: front third 53 min, middle 69 min, top 81 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 | 68 min shade 4:40 pm |
| vs SMU Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 11?
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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