Peden Stadium Seating Chart

Sections at Peden Stadium

Peden Stadium's seating bowl is organized into the following main sections. Section layout differs by event — a sports configuration and a concert configuration of the same arena are not the same chart.

• Lower bowl sidelines — main seating along both sides
• End zone sections — behind each goal line
• Upper rows — back of the seating bowl
• Student section — designated Bobcats seating
• Press and suite level — premium covered seating

Best seats at Peden Stadium

Sideline seats on the home side around midfield give the best view of the field with the river and hills beyond. Higher rows offer a wider look at the scenic Athens valley setting.

Tips before you go

The stadium sits along the Hocking River on campus, so follow Ohio University game-day routing to the lots. The compact bowl keeps even back rows close to the action. Fall games can turn cool in the river valley, so pack a layer.

How to read the Peden Stadium seating chart

Peden Stadium seats 24,000 around a field, so reading the chart starts at midfield and works outward and upward. The lower bowl (the 100 level) rings the field closest to the action; the club and suite level sits in the middle; the upper deck climbs steeply above for the widest view. Sideline sections face the field square on and command a premium, while end-zone and corner sections cost less for a more angled look.

Three things decide a Peden Stadium seat: how close you are to the field, whether you sit on a sideline or in an end zone, and how high you are. For a stadium this size, the value sweet spot is usually the first few rows of the upper sideline at center — close enough to read the play, cheap enough to justify, and high enough for the full picture. Cross-check the official Peden Stadium map against your ticket's section, row, and seat before you buy, because a seat that is perfect for a concert can sit behind the stage for a game.

Building a seating chart for an event at Peden Stadium

Hosting a suite night, a group outing, or a private event in the Athens area? A seating chart keeps the group organized before you ever reach the gates. Map your party onto tables that mirror the suite or section layout, assign each guest a spot, and export a PDF so everyone knows where they sit. For a private event in a banquet space near Peden Stadium, the same tool lays out rounds, banquet tables, and head tables, then prints a chart the venue's event-services team can work from. Capacity at Peden Stadium runs to 24,000 for its main configuration, but most private events use a fraction of that in a club, suite, or adjacent hospitality space — exactly the scale the maker below is built for.

Frequently asked questions

How many seats does Peden Stadium hold?

Peden Stadium has a capacity of 24,000 seats. Capacity varies by event configuration — a concert may use floor seating that a basketball game doesn't, and a private buyout uses a different count than a public event.

What are the best seats at Peden Stadium?

Sideline seats on the home side around midfield give the best view of the field with the river and hills beyond. Higher rows offer a wider look at the scenic Athens valley setting.

What sections does Peden Stadium have?

Main sections include: Lower bowl sidelines — main seating along both sides; End zone sections — behind each goal line; Upper rows — back of the seating bowl. Full breakdown in the sections list above.

Where is Peden Stadium located?

Peden Stadium is in Athens, Ohio. Check the venue's official website for the exact address, parking options, and public transit access closest to your seat section.

How do I plan a private event at Peden Stadium?

For private events, build a seating chart that maps to the venue's section layout using the Seat Chart App maker below. Drop tables to match your event's footprint within the venue's space, assign guests, and export a PDF to share with the venue's event-services team.

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