Sanford Stadium Seating Chart
Home of the Georgia Bulldogs Between the Hedges — the privet hedges that have surrounded the playing field since 1929 are one of college football's most distinctive features. The stadium hosted the 1996 Olympic soccer final.
Sections at Sanford Stadium
Sanford 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.
- Sideline 101-145 — lower bowl
- End Zone 124-126 — south end (the bridge)
- Club Level 200s
- Mezzanine 300s
- Upper Deck 600s
Best seats at Sanford Stadium
Sections 132-135 along the Georgia sideline at midfield. The bridge end-zone seats (124-126) over the Tate Center give a unique vantage looking down the field.
Tips before you go
Sanford Stadium is in the heart of UGA campus — walk from any downtown Athens location. The pre-game scene on Lumpkin Street is the social epicenter. Hartman Pit (the bowl entrance) is the team's traditional path to the field.
How to read the Sanford Stadium seating chart
Sanford Stadium seats 92,746 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 Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford 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 Sanford Stadium runs to 92,746 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.
Hosting a private event at Sanford Stadium?
Build your own seating chart for the event — banquet rounds for the dinner portion, theater rows for the program, whatever the format calls for. The Seat Chart App maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF to share with the venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many seats does Sanford Stadium hold?
- Sanford Stadium has a capacity of 92,746 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 Sanford Stadium?
- Sections 132-135 along the Georgia sideline at midfield. The bridge end-zone seats (124-126) over the Tate Center give a unique vantage looking down the field.
- What sections does Sanford Stadium have?
- Main sections include: Sideline 101-145 — lower bowl; End Zone 124-126 — south end (the bridge); Club Level 200s. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Sanford Stadium located?
- Sanford Stadium is in Athens, Georgia. 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 Sanford 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.