the first phase of the construction includes approximately 50,805 seats, with the design able to support future expansion of up to 80,000 seats. the 10,000-seat student section is located in the eastern end of the stadium, and the area reserved for the university of minnesota marching band is partitioned from it, situated directly behind the eastern end zone and framed by a backdrop labeled "pride of minnesota." there are approximately 20,000 seats with permanent chairbacks in the stadium, located between the goal lines in both the upper and lower decks, but all remaining locations have aluminum bench seating with no backs. the stadium also features 1,000 handicap accessible and companion seats, and accessible seating is located throughout the stadium, including in the first row of the first level, the last row of the first level, and the last row of the second level. premium seating includes 37 private suites, 250 indoor club seats, 1,250 outdoor club seats, and 50 loge boxes, along with access to the exclusive climate-controlled dq club room, which offers luxurious amenities to premium-seat ticket holders.