Where is Section 228 at Stanford Stadium?

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

Stanford Stadium Section 228: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 228 is in the upper level, north end, near the north east corner of Stanford Stadium, in the visiting fans' section. It has 43 rows (Rows A to QQ), all open to the sky. The front row is 273 ft from midfield and Row QQ sits 88 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU, a seat here gets about 217 minutes of direct sun.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 228, Row V, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 228, Row V. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 228, Row C, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 228, Row C. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 228, Row OO, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 228, Row OO. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 228?

43 rows: Rows A to QQ. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 228 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 228 from the field?

The front row is 273 ft (83.1 m) from midfield; Row QQ is 354 ft. Eye height runs from 41 ft above the field at the front to 88 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 8.5° from Row A, 11.2° from Row V and 13.9° from Row QQ. Seats face a compass bearing of 211.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
A	273 ft	41 ft	8.5°	no
G	284 ft	45 ft	9.1°	no
M	295 ft	53 ft	10.2°	no
S	306 ft	59 ft	10.8°	no
Y	318 ft	65 ft	11.6°	no
EE	330 ft	74 ft	12.6°	no
KK	342 ft	79 ft	13.0°	no
QQ	354 ft	88 ft	13.9°	no

Is Section 228 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 217 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU. By row band: front third 212 min, middle 219 min, top 220 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
Stanford vs SMU Sat Nov 28, 2026	12:30 pm	217 min shade not during the game
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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