Is Section 23C at Ohio Stadium covered?

Yes: Rows 16 to 22 are under C deck.

Where is Section 23C at Ohio Stadium?

In the C deck (upper deck), west (Ohio State) sideline, on the Ohio State side of the field.

Ohio Stadium Section 23C: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 23C is in the C deck (upper deck), west (Ohio State) sideline of Ohio Stadium, on the Ohio State side of the field. Its rows run 1-22 (22 rows). Rows 16 to 22 are under C deck, so they are covered from rain and get no direct sun. The front row is 246 ft from midfield and Row 22 sits 110 ft above the field. At a 4:15 pm kickoff against Maryland, a seat here gets about 0 minutes of direct sun.

View from Ohio Stadium Section 23C, Row 8, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 23C, Row 8. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Ohio Stadium Section 23C, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 23C, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Ohio Stadium Section 23C, Row 13, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 23C, Row 13. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

No view is drawn for rows 16 to 22: the deck overhead cuts the top of the view, and the lidar can't see under it.

How many rows are in Section 23C?

22 rows: 1-22. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Which rows in Section 23C are covered?

Rows 16 to 22, under C deck. 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 23C from the field?

The front row is 246 ft (75.1 m) from midfield; Row 22 is 296 ft. Eye height runs from 80 ft above the field at the front to 110 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.9° from Row 1, 19.4° from Row 12 and 20.4° from Row 22. Seats face a compass bearing of 97.2°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	246 ft	80 ft	17.9°
4	254 ft	82 ft	18.0°
7	260 ft	87 ft	18.4°
10	268 ft	92 ft	18.9°
13	275 ft	96 ft	19.3°
16	282 ft	101 ft	19.7°
19	289 ft	106 ft	20.1°
22	296 ft	110 ft	20.4°

Is Section 23C in the sun or shade?

Mostly shaded: about 0 minutes of direct sun at a 4:15 pm kickoff against Maryland. By row band: front third 0 min, middle 0 min, top 0 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)	80 min sun shade 1:50 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff	0 min sun shade at kickoff
vs Oregon sun map 2026-11-07, kickoff time TBA	38 min sun shade 12:40 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff	0 min sun shade at kickoff
vs Northwestern sun map 2026-11-14, kickoff time TBA	39 min sun shade 12:40 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff	0 min sun shade at kickoff
vs Michigan sun map 2026-11-28, kickoff noon ET (announced)	43 min sun shade 12:50 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff	0 min sun shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 23C?

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 23C?

Brutus’ Best (near 23C); Panera (near 22C); Skyward Grille (near 24C); Loaded Mac & Cheese (near 21C); Self-Serve Beverage Refills (near 23C); Grab & Go Drink and Snack Stands (near 25C); Kettle Corn (near 25C). From the official Ohio Stadium concession locator. All stands are cashless. Every Ohio Stadium stand.

Same deck: Ohio Stadium Section 22C · Ohio Stadium Section 24C

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