Stanford Stadium Section 208: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 208 is in the upper level, south end, near the south west corner of Stanford Stadium, on the Stanford side of the field. It has 36 rows (Rows A to JJ), all open to the sky. The front row is 277 ft from midfield and Row JJ sits 75 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU, a seat here gets about 94 minutes of direct sun.



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How many rows are in Section 208?
36 rows: Rows A to JJ. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 208 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Measured from lidar: no deck or roof hangs over the upper level.
How far is Section 208 from the field?
The front row is 277 ft (84.3 m) from midfield; Row JJ is 349 ft. Eye height runs from 41 ft above the field at the front to 75 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 8.4° from Row A, 10.8° from Row S and 12.1° from Row JJ. Seats face a compass bearing of 30.3°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 277 ft | 41 ft | 8.4° | no |
| G | 289 ft | 48 ft | 9.4° | no |
| M | 301 ft | 54 ft | 10.2° | no |
| S | 313 ft | 60 ft | 10.8° | no |
| Y | 326 ft | 66 ft | 11.5° | no |
| EE | 339 ft | 72 ft | 12.0° | no |
| JJ | 349 ft | 75 ft | 12.1° | no |
Is Section 208 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 94 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU. By row band: front third 88 min, middle 89 min, top 103 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford vs SMU Sat Nov 28, 2026 | 12:30 pm | 94 min shade 2:10 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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