SHI Stadium seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade
SHI Stadium holds 52,454 fans: a lower bowl (Sections 101 to 144) right round the field, with an upper deck on each sideline (201 to 214 west, 217 to 230 east). The field runs north-north-east to south-south-west. The press box stands behind the west deck; the students fill the south end zone. This guide models 72 seating sections from lidar.
| Capacity | 52,454 |
|---|---|
| Sections modelled | 72: lower bowl 101 to 144, upper decks 201 to 214 and 217 to 230 |
| Opened | 1994 |
| Students | Sections 132 to 142, south end zone; students enter at the South Gate (scarletknights.com) |
| Visiting team section | Sections 105 to 110 and 207 to 214, west side; enter at the West Gate (scarletknights.com) |
| Rutgers side | East, Sections 118 to 130 and 217 to 230 (rateyourseats.com; scarletknights.com does not say) |
| Covered rows | None: no deck or roof over the seats (lidar) |
| Location | 1 Scarlet Knight Way, Piscataway, NJ |
Which side of SHI Stadium is in the shade?
Almost nowhere: at a 12:30 pm kickoff every level and side averages at least 164 minutes of sun. The upper deck on the west side gets the least; the lower bowl in the north end gets the most. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for Rutgers vs Michigan at 12:30 pm: lower bowl, north end 206 min, lower bowl, east side 199 min, lower bowl, west side 190 min, upper deck, north end 186 min, lower bowl, south end 177 min, upper deck, east side 165 min, upper deck, west side 164 min.
Shadiest seats for the next game: Rutgers vs Michigan, Sat Oct 31, 2026
Kickoff 12:30 pm ET: shadiest Section 138, Section 137, Section 139, Section 210, Section 224, sunniest Section 230, Section 229, Section 202, Section 201, Section 134. Rutgers vs Michigan sun map.
Sunniest sections for every remaining Rutgers home game
| Game | Kickoff | Sunniest sections |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers vs Michigan Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 12:30 pm (announced) | Section 230 (220 min), Section 229 (220 min), Section 202 (220 min) |
| Rutgers vs Nebraska Sat Nov 14, 2026 | noon | Section 230 (220 min), Section 229 (220 min), Section 119 (220 min) |
| Rutgers vs Nebraska Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 3:30 pm | Section 222 (70 min), Section 219 (70 min), Section 218 (70 min) |
| Rutgers vs Nebraska Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 7:30 pm | none (after sunset) |
| Rutgers vs Michigan State Sat Nov 28, 2026 | noon | Section 230 (220 min), Section 229 (220 min), Section 118 (220 min) |
| Rutgers vs Michigan State Sat Nov 28, 2026 | 3:30 pm | Section 230 (70 min), Section 219 (70 min), Section 218 (70 min) |
| Rutgers vs Michigan State Sat Nov 28, 2026 | 7:30 pm | none (after sunset) |
Kickoff times in Eastern Time. Kickoffs not yet announced show each Big Ten window.
Before you go
- Bags: a clear bag about 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a hand-sized clutch. No selfie sticks. Bag policy.
- Food and drink: no outside food or drink.
- Umbrellas: not allowed. No re-entry once you leave.
- Cashless: cards only, at concessions, the team shop and the parking lots; a cash-to-card kiosk is at Section 113.
- Getting there: lots open 5 hours before kickoff; Jersey Mike's Arena lots are $32 per car. Johnson Park is no longer a parking option for 2026. Parking and shuttle.
- Pregame: the Scarlet Walk pep rally at the Rutgers Boardwalk starts 4 hours before kickoff.