Where is Section 230 at Stanford Stadium?

In the upper level, east side, on the visitors' side.

Stanford Stadium Section 230: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 230 is in the upper level, east side of Stanford Stadium, on the visitors' side. It has 43 rows (Rows A to QQ), all open to the sky. The front row is 214 ft from midfield and Row QQ sits 100 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU, a seat here gets about 216 minutes of direct sun.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 230, Row V, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 230, Row V. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 230, Row C, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 230, Row C. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Stanford Stadium Section 230, Row OO, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 230, Row OO. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 230?

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

Is Section 230 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 230 from the field?

The front row is 214 ft (65.2 m) from midfield; Row QQ is 310 ft. Eye height runs from 41 ft above the field at the front to 100 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 10.8° from Row A, 14.4° from Row V and 18.0° from Row QQ. Seats face a compass bearing of 226.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
A	214 ft	41 ft	10.8°	no
G	227 ft	47 ft	11.8°	no
M	240 ft	55 ft	12.9°	no
S	254 ft	62 ft	13.7°	no
Y	268 ft	72 ft	15.1°	no
EE	281 ft	79 ft	15.6°	no
KK	296 ft	88 ft	16.5°	no
QQ	310 ft	100 ft	18.0°	no

Is Section 230 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 216 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for Stanford vs SMU. By row band: front third 209 min, middle 217 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	216 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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