Taken from a website written by a Skins fan.
Partial View Seating
The team uses the phrase "Partial View Seating" to describe the entire group of seats installed in the summer of 2004 beyond Row 13 of the 200 level of FedExField. These Partial View seats were installed at and behind the line of pillars which holds up the 300 level. In 2006, these seats were finally categorized by the Redskins into three sub-groups. But before we get into that, you may want to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances of "the cave" as many fans call this area.
There are three issues with the 200 level, two of which are frequently overlooked by online buyers in this area:
1) The pillars which may block the view of part of the field.
2) The extremely low overhang which blocks the view of punts, kicks, and passes - and which gives the fan the feeling he is watching the game from within a cave. The low overhang also blocks the view of the new HD Tron.
3) The lack of adequate incline, which causes the view of the field to be blocked by the heads of fans.
In addition, some of the seats in this area are an inch or so narrower than other seats in the stadium.
If you're buying in the 200 level, beware of dishonest sellers who are purposely vague or misleading. If the ad is not clear, you should ask direct questions and expect clear answers. Beware of sellers who claim their tickets are "Obstructed/Limited View." I see this all the time. There is no such thing. It has to be one or the other, and there is a clear distinction between the two.
The 200 level can be good seats, if you get in the first thirteen rows or so. Starting at about Row 3 (or 4 to be safe), your seat is even covered in event of rain. The pillars start at about Row 13 although there are no Partial View seats in row 13. Pictured below are rows 15, 14, and 13.
The pillars are so wide, they extend into Row 14, taking up two rows. The total number of rows in the 200 level is now 23 or 24 depending on the section (it was 13-14 before 2004). The number of seats in each row in the sidelines sections is about 24. All pillars in the sidelines sections are exactly in the middle of those sections, which would put them at about seat 12 and 13. So, if you can find out the seat number in an eBay auction, you can try to calculate where the pillar is located in relation to your seat and your view of the field. Section and seat numbers increase sequentially as they move clock-wise around the stadium starting and ending at the 50 yard line on the home side.
If you're in Row 14 or further back, the closer to the aisle you are, the more likely you'll have a clear view. As you move back, it's becomes more and more likely your view will be at least partially blocked by a pillar.
Partial View Seating
The team uses the phrase "Partial View Seating" to describe the entire group of seats installed in the summer of 2004 beyond Row 13 of the 200 level of FedExField. These Partial View seats were installed at and behind the line of pillars which holds up the 300 level. In 2006, these seats were finally categorized by the Redskins into three sub-groups. But before we get into that, you may want to familiarize yourself with some of the nuances of "the cave" as many fans call this area.
There are three issues with the 200 level, two of which are frequently overlooked by online buyers in this area:
1) The pillars which may block the view of part of the field.
2) The extremely low overhang which blocks the view of punts, kicks, and passes - and which gives the fan the feeling he is watching the game from within a cave. The low overhang also blocks the view of the new HD Tron.
3) The lack of adequate incline, which causes the view of the field to be blocked by the heads of fans.
In addition, some of the seats in this area are an inch or so narrower than other seats in the stadium.
If you're buying in the 200 level, beware of dishonest sellers who are purposely vague or misleading. If the ad is not clear, you should ask direct questions and expect clear answers. Beware of sellers who claim their tickets are "Obstructed/Limited View." I see this all the time. There is no such thing. It has to be one or the other, and there is a clear distinction between the two.
The 200 level can be good seats, if you get in the first thirteen rows or so. Starting at about Row 3 (or 4 to be safe), your seat is even covered in event of rain. The pillars start at about Row 13 although there are no Partial View seats in row 13. Pictured below are rows 15, 14, and 13.
The pillars are so wide, they extend into Row 14, taking up two rows. The total number of rows in the 200 level is now 23 or 24 depending on the section (it was 13-14 before 2004). The number of seats in each row in the sidelines sections is about 24. All pillars in the sidelines sections are exactly in the middle of those sections, which would put them at about seat 12 and 13. So, if you can find out the seat number in an eBay auction, you can try to calculate where the pillar is located in relation to your seat and your view of the field. Section and seat numbers increase sequentially as they move clock-wise around the stadium starting and ending at the 50 yard line on the home side.
If you're in Row 14 or further back, the closer to the aisle you are, the more likely you'll have a clear view. As you move back, it's becomes more and more likely your view will be at least partially blocked by a pillar.
