Is Section 8AA at Ohio Stadium covered?

No, every row is open to the sky.

Ohio Stadium Section 8AA: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 8AA is in the AA deck (field-level rows), north end, by the Rotunda of Ohio Stadium. Its rows run A-J, 1-11 (21 rows). The front row is 245 ft from midfield and Row 11 sits 23 ft above the field. At a 4:15 pm kickoff against Maryland, a seat here gets about 39 minutes of direct sun.

View from Ohio Stadium Section 8AA, Row 1, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 8AA, Row 1. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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

View from Ohio Stadium Section 8AA, Row 9, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 8AA, Row 9. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 8AA?

21 rows: A-J, 1-11. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 8AA covered?

No. Every row in this section is open to the sky. Cover at Ohio Stadium is the top rows of the A deck and C deck, the east and north B deck, and the D deck.

How far is Section 8AA from the field?

The front row is 245 ft (74.8 m) from midfield; Row 11 is 294 ft. Eye height runs from 12 ft above the field at the front to 23 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.8° from Row A, 3.0° from Row 1 and 4.4° from Row 11. Seats face a compass bearing of 187.2°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
A	245 ft	12 ft	2.8°
D	253 ft	12 ft	2.7°
G	260 ft	13 ft	2.8°
J	267 ft	14 ft	3.0°
3	274 ft	15 ft	3.2°
6	281 ft	19 ft	3.9°
9	289 ft	23 ft	4.5°
11	294 ft	23 ft	4.4°

Is Section 8AA in the sun or shade?

Mostly shaded: about 39 minutes of direct sun at a 4:15 pm kickoff against Maryland. By row band: front third 40 min, middle 36 min, top 41 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)	220 min sun shade not during the game	83 min sun shade 5:00 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff
vs Oregon sun map 2026-11-07, kickoff time TBA	207 min sun shade 3:30 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff	0 min sun shade at kickoff
vs Northwestern sun map 2026-11-14, kickoff time TBA	202 min sun shade 3:20 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff	0 min sun shade at kickoff
vs Michigan sun map 2026-11-28, kickoff noon ET (announced)	201 min sun shade 3:20 pm	0 min sun shade at kickoff	0 min sun shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 8AA?

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 8AA?

Buckeye BBQ (near 6A); Overloaded (near 9A); South of the Border (near 10A); Taste of the Competition (near 8A); Self-Serve Beverage Refills (near 6A); Burgers (near 7A); Drink Local (near 7A); Kettle Corn (near 10A); Crumbl Cookies (near 10A); Al’s Popcorn (near 10A). From the official Ohio Stadium concession locator. All stands are cashless. Every Ohio Stadium stand.

Same deck: Ohio Stadium Section 7AA · Ohio Stadium Section 9AA

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