College football stadium Tuscaloosa, USAUpdated Sept 2026

Bryant-Denny Stadium Seating Map

Your seating plan and chart: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat

Capacity100,077

Opened1929

HomeAlabama Crimson Tide

LocationTuscaloosa, USA

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Bryant-Denny Stadium in photos

7 outside · 1 inside the venue

At a glance

Where to sit at Bryant-Denny Stadium

The best seats at Bryant-Denny Stadium are Lower-bowl midfield, west (home) side for shade for the view. For value, choose Upper-west midfield chairback (Terrace Club) seats. For atmosphere, head to South end zone (student section). Avoid East (visitor) lower and mid rows for day games. Bryant-Denny Stadium seats 100,077, home of Alabama Crimson Tide.

Best overall

Lower-bowl midfield, west (home) side for shade

Side-on at the 50 on the shaded home sideline.

Full detail Best value

Upper-west midfield chairback (Terrace Club) seats

Shade and chairbacks at a more moderate price.

Full detail Best atmosphere

South end zone (student section)

The loudest, most animated end of the bowl.

Full detail Where to avoid

East (visitor) lower and mid rows for day games

Full afternoon sun with no shade well into the second half.

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Overview

About Bryant-Denny Stadium

Bryant-Denny Stadium is a fully enclosed bowl with upper decks all the way around. Alabama standardised the numbering for the 2026 season: a lower bowl in sections 101 to 142 and an upper bowl in sections 801 to 859, with named club and zone areas at the ends, retiring the old letter scheme (A to N, U1 to U4). The west side is the Alabama home sideline and the shade side, while the east (visitor) side and the end zones take the most afternoon sun. The student section fills the south end; confirm the exact 2026 section numbers on the official chart.

An open-air, fully enclosed rectangular bowl with upper decks on both sidelines and both end zones, on natural grass. The 2006 north end zone project added large end-zone videoboards and wrap-around LED facades, and there are more than 150 climate-controlled skyboxes across the upper levels, with the north end 'Zone' complex anchoring one end. The playing surface was named Saban Field in 2024.

Seat map

Seating plan & map

This is the map used for ticket sales at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Exact configuration varies by event.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Alabama football

About 100,077; students fill the south end, with the visitor allotment on the east sideline.

Section numbering (2026)

Lower bowl 101-142 and upper bowl 801-859, replacing the retired A-N / U1-U4 letter scheme.

Sections

Seating levels explained

Lower bowl101-142

The lower bowl closest to the field, home (west) and visitor (east) sidelines plus the ends.

Pros: Closest to the action; the west side is shaded.

Cons: Low front rows are blocked by sideline personnel; the east side bakes in the sun.

Upper bowl801-859

The upper deck wrapping the enclosed bowl.

Pros: Full-field views; upper-west midfield chairbacks add comfort.

Cons: High and, on the east, sun-exposed.

End-zone clubs & suitesThe Zone (north), South Zone

The premium end-zone complexes and 150-plus skyboxes.

Pros: Climate-controlled clubs, premium food and cover.

Cons: The most expensive seats; end-on rather than side-on.

Recommendations

Best seats at Bryant-Denny Stadium

Best overall (sideline)

Lower-bowl midfield, west (home) side for shade

Side-on at the 50 on the shaded home sideline.

Best value

Upper-west midfield chairback (Terrace Club) seats

Shade and chairbacks at a more moderate price.

Closest to the action

Front rows of the lower sidelines

Field level at the sidelines.

Best for the atmosphere / student section

South end zone (student section)

The loudest, most animated end of the bowl.

Shade / sun-protected

West sideline, higher rows under the upper-deck overhang

The sun drops behind the west stands, and the overhang adds cover.

For	Sections	Why
Best overall (sideline)	Lower-bowl midfield, west (home) side for shade	Side-on at the 50 on the shaded home sideline.
Best value	Upper-west midfield chairback (Terrace Club) seats	Shade and chairbacks at a more moderate price.
Closest to the action	Front rows of the lower sidelines	Field level at the sidelines.
Best for the atmosphere / student section	South end zone (student section)	The loudest, most animated end of the bowl.
Shade / sun-protected	West sideline, higher rows under the upper-deck overhang	The sun drops behind the west stands, and the overhang adds cover.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

East (visitor) lower and mid rows for day games: Full afternoon sun with no shade well into the second half.

End-zone corner sections sold loosely as 'sideline': Oblique viewing angles to the field.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Champions Club

A premium club space with lounge access.

Ivory Club & President's Box

High-end premium seating and hospitality.

Terrace Club & Loge Boxes

Chairback club seating and loge boxes on the upper levels.

North Zone & South Zone Clubs

The end-zone club complexes, with Field Suites and 150-plus skyboxes across the upper levels.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

Where: Accessible and companion seating across levels; confirm with Alabama ticketing.

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

A clear-bag policy applies (a clear bag up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches plus a small clutch, no backpacks). The Quad, the grassy heart of campus just north-east of the stadium, is the marquee tailgating area with free first-come spots; university lots and decks are paid on gameday, and the downtown Intermodal deck about a mile away is often free. It is walkable from campus and downtown.

The area

On the western edge of the University of Alabama campus on Paul W. Bryant Drive, right by The Quad and the Paul W. Bryant Museum. The Strip along University Boulevard, the student bar and restaurant district, is a short walk east, with downtown Tuscaloosa beyond.

Bryant-Denny Stadium · Tuscaloosa, USA

Parking near Bryant-Denny Stadium

The closest car parks to Bryant-Denny Stadium, each marked with a blue P on the map above. On event days public transport is usually quicker than driving.

parkingmgt.com817 11th Avenue, Tuscaloosa187 m
Magnolia Parking Deck800 Paul William Bryant Drive, Tuscaloosa380 m
Stadium Drive Parking Deck360 Stadium Drive, Tuscaloosa426 m
Tutwiler Parking Deck850 12th Street, Tuscaloosa453 m
North Ten Hoor Parking Deck1101 Campus West Drive, Tuscaloosa469 m
West Ten Hoor Surface Lot425 Campus West Drive, Tuscaloosa501 m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bryant-Denny Stadium's capacity?

About 100,077 following the 2020 renovation, one of the largest on-campus stadiums in the country.

How do section numbers work at Bryant-Denny?

Alabama standardised them for 2026: a lower bowl in sections 101 to 142 and an upper bowl in 801 to 859, with named club and zone areas at the ends. Older letter-based charts (A to N) are retired.

Which side is sunny and which is shaded?

The west (home) side is the shade side; the east (visitor) side and the end zones take the most afternoon sun.

Where is the student section?

In the south end of the stadium.

What are the cheapest seats?

The upper-bowl corners and end-zone sections; the upper-west chairbacks are the value pick for shade and comfort.

How do I get there and park?

Tailgate on The Quad, park in university lots and decks or the often-free downtown Intermodal deck about a mile away. A clear-bag policy applies.

Does Bryant-Denny Stadium have a seating map with seat numbers?

Yes. Bryant-Denny Stadium's seating map is split into numbered sections across its tiers (Lower bowl 101-142; Upper bowl 801-859; End-zone clubs & suites The Zone (north), South Zone), with individual seat numbers running within each section. Check the seating map on this page or the official chart for exact seat numbers.

What is the view like from the seats at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

The best views at Bryant-Denny Stadium are from Lower-bowl midfield, west (home) side for shade — Side-on at the 50 on the shaded home sideline. The weakest are East (visitor) lower and mid rows for day games: Full afternoon sun with no shade well into the second half. For a seat-by-seat view, see the view-from-seat photos and the seating map for Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Where are the wheelchair-accessible seats at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

The 2020 renovation expanded accessible and companion seating, with accessible entry gates and elevator access to the upper and premium levels. Confirm exact ADA section locations with Alabama Athletics ticketing. Locations: Accessible and companion seating across levels; confirm with Alabama ticketing..

What are the stands at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

Bryant-Denny Stadium is made up of 3 main stands: Lower bowl; Upper bowl; End-zone clubs & suites.

What is the view like from the seats at Bryant-Denny Stadium?

For the best view at Bryant-Denny Stadium, aim for Lower-bowl midfield, west (home) side for shade (Side-on at the 50 on the shaded home sideline.); Upper-west midfield chairback (Terrace Club) seats (Shade and chairbacks at a more moderate price.). The view is most restricted from East (visitor) lower and mid rows for day games (Full afternoon sun with no shade well into the second half.).

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