Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) Seating Chart
Memorial Stadium, known as Death Valley, is the home of Clemson Tigers football at 1 Avenue of Champions in Clemson, South Carolina. It opened on September 19, 1942, and its playing surface has been Frank Howard Field since 1974. Upper decks were added on both sidelines in 1978 and 1983, taking it past 80,000 seats. Before kickoff the team runs down the Hill in the east end zone after touching Howard's Rock, which has sat on a pedestal at the top of the Hill since 1966.
Quick answer
Clemson's Memorial Stadium, Death Valley, seats over 80,000, the figure Clemson itself gives; Wikipedia lists a maximum of 81,500. Its football record is 86,092 fans in 1999, and a George Strait concert drew 90,037. In 2025 Clemson averaged 79,142 fans a game.
- It opened in 1942; the field has been Frank Howard Field since 1974.
- Clemson's sideline is the south side, sections A-J; visitors sit on the north side, K-T.
- The Hill is in the east end zone, and the WestZone Club is in the west.
- Gates open 2 hours before kickoff.
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Sections at Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
Death Valley's seats are lettered, not numbered, along the sidelines, with three tiers on each side and premium clubs behind the west end zone. The letters below are read from Clemson's official stadium map.
- South sideline (Clemson) — lower sections A-J, then UA-UJ, then top deck TDB-TDI
- North sideline (visitors) — lower sections K-T, then UK-UT, then top deck TDK-TDT
- The Hill — the east end zone, with sections AA and KK at its corners
- West end zone — sections V, W, X and Y and wheelchair areas WC1-WC4
- Masters Club — a 688-seat premium area, MC1-MC5, on the west concourse
- Miller Family WestZone Club — sections 101-114, a level above the Masters Club
Best seats at Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)
To sit behind the Tigers, pick the south sideline: lower sections A to J, the UA to UJ rows above them, or the top deck, TDB to TDI. Visiting fans sit on the north side. To watch the team run down the Hill, you want the east end zone, where sections AA and KK flank it. The Masters Club and the Miller Family WestZone Club above it are the premium seats behind the west end zone. On hot days, the stadium has Cool Zones at both ends of the upper deck and misting fans in the lower deck.
Tips before you go
The stadium opens 2 hours before kickoff, and lots open at 6 a.m. for kickoffs before 3:30 p.m. or 8 a.m. for later games. Bags must be clear and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a clutch up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches. There are no ATMs, and concessions take cards. Golf cart shuttles run around the athletic district from four hours before kickoff, and everyone passes through walk-through metal detectors.
How to read the Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) seating chart
Each sideline has three tiers. On the south side, Clemson's side, the lower sections run A to J, the rows above them UA to UJ, and the top deck TDB to TDI. On the north side the pattern repeats as K to T, UK to UT and TDK to TDT. Suites and the press box sit between the lower and top tiers, with the press box on the south side.
The east end zone is the Hill, the student area that the team runs down before kickoff, with sections AA and KK at its corners. The west end zone has lower sections V to Y, then the Masters Club, MC1 to MC5, and above it the Miller Family WestZone Club, sections 101 to 114. Gates 1 and 16 are marked for student entry, and gates 16 and 20 lead to the top decks.
Accessible seating is in sections H AA and H KK on the east side and in T, J and WC1 to WC4 on the west side, according to Clemson's gameday guide, with accessible entrances at gates 1, 5 and 13.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Clemson's Memorial Stadium?
- Clemson's Memorial Stadium, Death Valley, seats over 80,000, the figure Clemson itself gives; Wikipedia lists a maximum of 81,500. Its football record is 86,092 fans in 1999, and a George Strait concert drew 90,037. In 2025 Clemson averaged 79,142 fans a game.
- What are the best seats at Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)?
- To sit behind the Tigers, pick the south sideline: lower sections A to J, the UA to UJ rows above them, or the top deck, TDB to TDI. Visiting fans sit on the north side. To watch the team run down the Hill, you want the east end zone, where sections AA and KK flank it. The Masters Club and the Miller Family WestZone Club above it are the premium seats behind the west end zone. On hot days, the stadium has Cool Zones at both ends of the upper deck and misting fans in the lower deck.
- What sections does Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) have?
- Main sections include: South sideline (Clemson) — lower sections A-J, then UA-UJ, then top deck TDB-TDI; North sideline (visitors) — lower sections K-T, then UK-UT, then top deck TDK-TDT; The Hill — the east end zone, with sections AA and KK at its corners. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Memorial Stadium (Death Valley) located?
- Memorial Stadium is at 1 Avenue of Champions, Clemson, SC 29634, on the Clemson University campus. IPTAY members at the Orange level ($500) and above who buy at least two football season tickets get a parking pass, and golf cart shuttles circle the athletic district from four hours before kickoff.
- How do I plan a private event at Memorial Stadium (Death Valley)?
- For premium seating or group plans, contact IPTAY or the Clemson ticket office. For a dinner or banquet you are organizing yourself, our free maker turns the guest list into a printable table plan.