Where is Section 126 at Stanford Stadium?

In the lower level, north end, near the north east corner, in the visiting fans' section.

Stanford Stadium Section 126: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 126 is in the lower level, north end, near the north east corner of Stanford Stadium, in the visiting fans' section. It has 25 rows (Rows A to Y), Rows W to Y under the upper level. The front row is 239 ft from midfield and Row Y sits 24 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU, a seat here gets about 156 minutes of direct sun.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 126, Row L, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 126, Row L. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 126, Row C, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 126, Row C. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 126, Row T, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 126, Row T. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 126?

25 rows: Rows A to Y. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 126 covered?

Only the back rows. From Row W the seats sit under the front of the upper level; the rows in front are open to the sky. Covered rows from rateyourseats.com ('Rows W & Above - Covered'), matched in the lidar by the upper level's overhang.

How far is Section 126 from the field?

The front row is 239 ft (72.9 m) from midfield; Row Y is 296 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 24 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.7° from Row A, 3.2° from Row M and 4.7° from Row Y. Seats face a compass bearing of 159.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
A	239 ft	7 ft	1.7°	no
D	246 ft	9 ft	2.0°	no
G	254 ft	11 ft	2.5°	no
J	260 ft	13 ft	2.8°	no
M	268 ft	15 ft	3.2°	no
P	275 ft	17 ft	3.6°	no
S	282 ft	20 ft	4.1°	no
V	289 ft	22 ft	4.3°	no
Y	296 ft	24 ft	4.7°	yes

Is Section 126 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 156 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU. By row band: front third 165 min, middle 188 min, top 120 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Stanford vs SMU Sat Nov 28, 2026	12:30 pm	156 min shade 3:30 pm
Stanford vs SMU Sat Nov 28, 2026	4:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
Stanford vs SMU Sat Nov 28, 2026	7:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

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