Ohio Stadium Section 20A: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 20A is in the A deck (main lower bowl), east (visitors) sideline of Ohio Stadium, on the visitors' side of the field. Its rows run 1-37 (37 rows). Rows 35 to 37 are under the deck above, so they are covered from rain and get no direct sun. The front row is 151 ft from midfield and Row 37 sits 52 ft above the field. At a 4:15 pm kickoff against Maryland, a seat here gets about 85 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 20A?
37 rows: 1-37. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Which rows in Section 20A are covered?
Rows 35 to 37, under the deck above. 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 20A from the field?
The front row is 151 ft (45.9 m) from midfield; Row 37 is 238 ft. Eye height runs from 17 ft above the field at the front to 52 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 6.4° from Row 1, 10.0° from Row 19 and 12.3° from Row 37. Seats face a compass bearing of 277.2°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 151 ft | 17 ft | 6.4° |
| 7 | 165 ft | 24 ft | 8.1° |
| 13 | 179 ft | 29 ft | 9.3° |
| 19 | 194 ft | 34 ft | 10.0° |
| 25 | 209 ft | 41 ft | 11.0° |
| 31 | 223 ft | 47 ft | 11.8° |
| 37 | 238 ft | 52 ft | 12.3° |
Is Section 20A in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 85 minutes of direct sun at a 4:15 pm kickoff against Maryland. By row band: front third 84 min, middle 94 min, top 78 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | noon | 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs Maryland sun map 2026-10-10, kickoff 4:15 pm ET (announced) | 188 min sun shade not during the game | 127 min sun shade 5:50 pm | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
| vs Oregon sun map 2026-11-07, kickoff time TBA | 199 min sun shade not during the game | 39 min sun shade 4:00 pm | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
| vs Northwestern sun map 2026-11-14, kickoff time TBA | 198 min sun shade not during the game | 28 min sun shade 3:50 pm | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
| vs Michigan sun map 2026-11-28, kickoff noon ET (announced) | 197 min sun shade not during the game | 25 min sun shade 3:50 pm | 0 min sun shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 20A?
The gate printed on your ticket. Ohio State prints the closest gate to your seat on every ticket, students included. Bags for medical or childcare needs go through the Band Center doors (between Gates 10 and 12) or the Security Entrance (between the Huntington Club and Gate 23).
Where is the food near Section 20A?
Donatos (near 21A); Panera (near 20A); Just Walk Out (near 20A); South of the Border (near 19A); Dirty Franks (near 19A); Self-Serve Beverage Refills (near 18A); Drink Local (near 18A); Dippin’ Dots (near 21A); Marlow’s Cheesesteak (near 19A). From the official Ohio Stadium concession locator. All stands are cashless. Every Ohio Stadium stand.
Same deck: Ohio Stadium Section 18A · Ohio Stadium Section 22A
Planning the day: Ohio Stadium seating chart with sun and shade · Ohio Stadium parking and shuttles · Ohio Stadium bag policy · Block O student section · Ohio Stadium food stands by deck · how the Ohio Stadium data is measured.