The Country Music Awards (CMA) Festival is the largest country music festival in the world. With its stellar lineup of the biggest names in country music, the CMA Fest has a strong reputation for bringing incredible live acts to downtown Nashville for one weekend every Summer.
We’ve created a detailed CMA Festival Seating Chart guide for those looking to attend this year.
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Interactive CMA Music Festival Seating Chart
Hover over any section below for a row breakdown
Nissan Stadium Seating Chart Information
100s Sections
In the 100s sections, the higher seat numbers follow those with higher section numbers. For example, Seat 24 in Section 111 will be next to Section 112.
Almost all of the 100s sections have 24 seats. They start with Row A, go to Z, and then go from AA to LL (LL is the last row).
Obstructed Views – Sections 123 & 124
There’s been a lot of talk about the obstructions in sections 123 & 124. Here’s what we can share: sections 123 and 124 are behind the Mix panel, and we guess that some seats will be highly obstructed, meaning you may have a tough time seeing the stage and the screens. It’s concerning because if the organizers are marking rows AA to LL – which is a vast space – as obstructed, they must be expecting the mix panel to be extensive (in the past it was raised at least a story high, which sounds like that’s what’s going to happen this year).
You should probably avoid these seats. Keep in mind that all tickets for events on TickPick require a seller to include a note within their listing disclosing any obstruction if the venue deems it to be so.
200s Sections
In the 200s, the higher seat numbers are also next to the sections with the higher section numbers. For example, seat #22 in section 213 will be next to section 214. Almost all of the 200s sections have 22 seats, and they start with row A and end with row V.
300s Sections
In the 300 sections, the higher the row number is, the more seats there will be per row. The number of seats per row can range from 10 to 31 seats. Nonetheless, the rule that the highest seat numbers are adjacent to the sections with the higher section number is also consistent for these sections. Most 300 sections start with row A, go to Z, then transition to AA to KK (the last row is a double letter higher than the single letter rows).
Gold Circle
Obviously, not all seats are of the same quality, and it’s no secret that the Gold Circle is where you want to be. The entire gold circle is really split into two parts: the front half and the back half. They tend to change where the sections are divided each year, and this year, depending on the section, it’s between rows 21 and 24.
The best part of being in the first half of the Gold Circle is that there’s security between the two parts, and as long as you have tickets in the first portion of the Gold Circle, you can get past them. Of course, every seat is sold, but this is a 4-day festival that lasts for five (5) hours each night, so in the past, by the last performer of the night you may be able to move closer to the stage (although this is certainly not guaranteed). Finally, it’s just a nice luxury to show your pass and walk around almost anywhere on the field level.
Best CMA Tickets – Gold Circle vs Field Level
If you need help deciding which seats are best, we suggest emailing us ([email protected]) before buying your CMA Music Festival tickets.
Section CC & DD: The center sections of the gold circle are now 18 rows, starting at row 1 and ending at row 18. These are the most desired seats in the entire stadium. Each section has 15 seats in a row (see the image above). You can view the best CMA seats on TickPick by sorting by “Seat Quality.”
Section BB and EE: Rows 1 – 24. The new addition jutting out of the main stage ends where row 12 begins. So we suggest buying tickets behind row 12 so you don’t miss the action on the extended stage. Each row has 24 seats. Seats 1-15 begin center stage to the right, while seats 16-30 run center stage to the left (this holds true for all field level and gold circle sections).
Section AA and EE: Rows 1 to 19. These sections have 22 seats per row. Keep in mind that the stage extends to row 12. For the same price, we suggest considering seats in sections B, C, D, or E so you’re more in the middle of the action.
Section A, B, C, D, E, and F: Rows 1-22 (or 21 for sections A & F). Depending on the section, there will be between 15 to 24 seats per row. Prices will obviously change based on the section, and fans can expect to pay more for the center sections (C & D). All seats within sections B through E will definitely have a good view, while tickets in sections A and F will still be good. However, as you can imagine, the viewing angle will be a little worse. We still think everyone will be happy with seats in these sections.
What Seats should you buy for the CMA Music Festival?
The best 2025 CMA Music Festival seats are within the first 10 rows of any center floor sections, (B, C, or D). Unlike many concerts where the stage is small, the stage at the CMA festival is massive. Thus I don’t find it necessary to pay a premium to sit in the center section (C), but instead would save some money and look for tickets in sections B or D; however, I do think there’s a reason to pay a premium to sit in section B or D, verses A or E.
If the gold circle seats are too expensive, I would skip the field-level seats and look at the lower-level premium tickets (111-114 or 133-136).
The field-level and gold circle seats are by no means the most comfortable or spacious seats. They are actually very tight, and the seats are all attached together via string ties. I learned this from attending the CMA Music Festival several times: You can simply (but physically) break the zip ties. This will make it easier to get in and out of the rows and, quite frankly, make everything more comfortable.
Determined by seat quality (location, view) and ticket price, you can find Ranked CMA Fan Fest Tickets here.
My Personal CMA Experience
Every year, I attend the CMA Music Festival with a group of 8 people. We have 4 seats in the 10th row of section E (the most right-floor section) and 4 seats in row 20 of section D.
It’s actually a toss-up between which seats are better. Section D obviously has a better direct view of the stage, but the 10th row of E is closer to the stage.
There are pros and cons to these two different types of seats, and I’m going to break them down below in a general series of considerations when one is looking to buy tickets.
Center section seats (the pros):
1. Always a good angle of the stage (the bands set up or their movement on the stage)
2. Great views of the monitor (and even if you are in the 20th row, you’ll inevitably look at them)
Center section seats (the cons):
1. The prices are premium. Four-day passes for the CMA Festival in these sections cost around 900 to 1000 dollars. Passes for, let’s say, Friday are going for around 700.
Side Section pros:
1. Closer to the stage
2. When the band is playing towards one side, you get exceptional views and experiences
3. Cheaper ticket prices
Side Section cons:
1. Depending on how far off to the side you are, the angles can be steep and uncomfortable (the angles for the gold circle are never too extreme, but sections 111, 211 & 311 will be)
2. The ability to see the large monitors may be hampered by the angle
Things To Do in Nashville
Besides being the world’s Country Music capital, Nashville has an extensive culinary and art history that is just waiting to be explored. Why not turn the weekend into a weeklong vacation to dive into everything Nashville offers? Here are just a few Things to do in Nashville.
Food: The Nashville hot chicken craze continues to draw long lines at bonafide gems such as Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack and Bolton’s Spicy Chicken and Fish. Lending to the Southern tradition of meat and threes, Nashville offers Arnold’s Country Kitchen and Dandgure’s Classic Southern Cooking.
“The Music City”: Mississippi Delta blues, Kentucky bluegrass, Southern gospel hymns, Nashville is made of it all. Music Row will have many of your old record studio-turned-museums, print shops, and radio stations. A great place to find and take a tour. The historic Grand Ole Opry offers concerts and tours to observe the magic behind the storied venue. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is also a must-see, the theater alone is worth a visit.
Outdoor Recreation: You can take a scenic walk around Radnor Lake or any other hikes Nashville offers. Still haven’t gotten your music fill? During the warmer months, Centennial Park offers live music outdoors—usually family-friendly.
How to Get Cheap CMA Fest Tickets
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CMA Music Festival Schedule
You can find the entire 2025 CMA Music Festival schedule below. To buy tickets, just click on any of the event dates.
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64 responses to “CMA Music Fest Interactive Seating Chart | A Guide to CMA Music Festival”
Anybody that went this year can they let me know how obstructed sec 122 or 125 were? The ticket info says obstructed but it doesn’t look to bad. Thanks
I purchased tickets on the floor – section M row 13. How is the view from these seats?
Hi Scott, you should have a perfectly good view that is pretty straight-on from the main stage. As long as your tickets weren’t marked as obstructed or limited view in the listing before you purchased them, you can rest assured that your view will be great from the floor!
Do you or anyone know if they have changed how the passes are? Two years ago I went and I for each day you had a pass. I am trying to buy tickets this year and the guy told me it is one pass for all four days total. Just want to make sure this is legit.
Hi Emily, you’ll notice in the seller notes for those listings that these passes you can purchase for a single day must be returned by the end of the day for the event so the seller has them back in their possession and ready to be picked up by a buyer for the next day, who would be required to return those passes by the end of that day and so on and so forth. All passes are technically one 4 day pass, but if you purchase for a single day they must be returned or a buyer would be liable for any charges should their pass already have been sold for that next day.
Ok. I have noticed that on actual ticket sites but this sale was going to be made from a buy and sell trade website. He has two tickets that he says are four day passes, but if, for example, my sister wanted to go on a day that I couldn’t make it, I would have to give her this lanyard to use when just two years prior my friend and I went and each pass had a different day written on it.
Maybe they just bought four single day passes. I’m not sure.
I also believe they are 1 pass for 4 days. If anyone is still looking for tickets, I have 2 four day passes that I am selling (own a business and can’t get away). Please feel free to send me an e-mail at [email protected] if you are interested. I also have 5 nights reserved at one of the local hotels if anyone is looking for a hotel – I’m sure most are all booked up.
Do you still have the passes for sale?
Yes I do – if you are interested, can you please e-mail me directly at [email protected] so that we can discuss and potentially get each others numbers to talk? Thanks.
I have seats 17 and 18 section 122 row F for this years CMA Festival, and it says on ticket Lower Obstructed, what does this mean, my husband spent a lot of money for this 4 day pass?
Hi Rochelle – It seems like those may be obstructed by the mix panel. It will be less blocked than seats in sections 123 and 124. You can see what we wrote on this above under Obstructed Views Sections 123 & 124.
I’ve got a gold circle seat in section E, row 19. Last year I was section D row 1 in GC so much better. I’ve been looking for some reasonable upgrades. I am finding some in section FF that are reasonable but not sure about the view. They are back some, rows 14-16. I really want to be in that first section but I don’t want to have a terrible side view or not be able to see the monitor at all. Thanks!
Hi – If you can find low seat numbers in section FF the angle to stage will be manageable. If they are above seat number 15 they are going to be to the far right of the section.
I have 2 tickets in Section 136, Row W, Seats 16 & 17 if anyone is still trying to get tickets. I also have 5 nights reserved at one of the local hotels if anyone is looking for a hotel – I’m sure most are all booked up. I just am having a hard time getting time away from my business. If interested, please send me an e-mail at [email protected]
We have Section 110 but it says “obstructed view” on the tickets. How is that section obstructed?
Hi Teresa, obstructions could be caused by a number of things such as speakers, walls, raised or lowered sections, etc. If you had a specific question in regards to the actual obstruction, you could reach out to the venue itself and they should have a more intimate knowledge of what exactly may cause this obstruction and to what extent it may be.
How about section 125 row gg
Will it be obstructed
Why are some sites selling CC and DD up to rows 14? Per your chart here, it only goes to row 10?
Hi there need your help bought a ticket in section 123 row BB bc it did not say it was an obstructed view seat but when I got my receipt it said obstructed view. Tried to get a refund and they said they couldn’t refund. Can you tell me how bad the obstruction is from there and will I be able to see Anything? Thanks much appreciated
Hi Luana – Thanks for reaching out. Sorry to hear about your situation. Sections 123 and 124 are behind the Mix panel. Since this is the first year that the set up is getting done this way, no one can tell you how good or bad it’s going to be. My guess is that some seats will be extremely obstructed, meaning you may have a tough time seeing the stage as well as the screens. It is concerning because it looks like they are marking rows AA to LL obstructed, which is a big space, so they must be expecting the mix panel to be very large (in the past it was raised at least a story high, which sounds like that what’s going to happen this year.)
The only suggestion at this point is to list your tickets for sale, you can try to recoup the full face value and then buy other tickets.
Does anyone know how obstructed 122 and 125 are? We are looking to get tickets for this year. Thank You
Hey Brett!
How obstructed is the view from the 123, 124 levels for the CMA fest? I’m looking to by some in level 123 row BB
Did you ever find out any information to your question? I unfortunately poo purchased a ticket without knowing until after it was paid for that it was limited viewing. Just wondering how much of a waste of money it is. Thanks
Hey Brett! A group of us are going this year and we saw the level 123 and 124 were available but there’s some sort of obstructed view. I was curious as to how bad the obstruction is and if the tickets in level 123 row BB 1-6 would be a waste of money? Thank you!
To the CMA fest that is.
Hi Dani – Sorry for the delay. You can see my answer to your question above, or click here: https://blog.tickpick.com/cma-music-festival-seating-chart/#comment-2594221895
I have 2 tickets in Section 136, Row W, Seats 16 & 17 if anyone is still trying to get tickets. I also have 5 nights reserved at one of the local hotels if anyone is looking for a hotel – I’m sure most are all booked up. I just am having a hard time getting time away from my business. If interested, please send me an e-mail at [email protected]
I bought tickets in section 100, row H. Will I be able to see the stage/performers from the side?
section 110*
Hi Brett. It’s my dream to go and we are holidaying from Australia in the US at that time (in 2016) but we will have our toddler with us so wondering if Nashville is family friendly during the festival?
Hi Ange – Nashville is definitely family friendly. With that said, I think you’d want to find a babysitter for the night time (hopefully through the hotel). The night concerts go from 7ish to 12ish.
New 2016 stage extension may change the desirability of some of the most expensive ticket unless you enjoy looking at the backside of the performers when they use the extension. Do you know which rows in sections BB/EE/FF/AA are behind the front of the extension? Similarly, what is the first row in section CC/DD?
Bob – Great question. Updated the detailed seating chart for 2016, which will answer all your questions. Tough to know how the extended stage will be utilized, but this answers all of your questions.
This is our first cma music fest we are in gold circle section A row 19, I think we did well for seats?. My main question for you is the dress attire?
Hi Cody – You will be happy with those seats. For what to wear, check out our blog post: http://blog.tickpick.com/what-to-wear-to-a-concert/
Hi Brett,
We have section c row 6, but are contemplating switching to section B row 1. Is this an upgrade? Or are these comparable seats? I have never been to cma fest and don’t want to waste money foolishly “upgrading.” Thanks a bunch!
Hi Brett,
We have section c row 6, but are contemplating switching to section B row 1. Is this an upgrade? Or are these comparable seats? I have never been to cma fest and don’t want to waste money foolishly “upgrading.” Thanks a bunch!
What about the Club Level seats? Section 218 Row V? Based on you review me may be in the parking lot!
Brian – That’s the last row in the club section. Although called Club – I am not aware of any reason for that. Did you look at the ticket options here on TickPick, the Score Report will really help you figure out what’s the best deal:
http://www.tickpick.com/buy-cma-music-festival–4-day-pass-tickets-lp-field-6-11-15-TBD/2331458/
Brian – That’s the last row in the club section. Although called Club – I am not aware of any reason for that. Did you look at the ticket options here on TickPick, the Score Report will really help you figure out what’s the best deal:
http://www.tickpick.com/buy-cma-music-festival–4-day-pass-tickets-lp-field-6-11-15-TBD/2331458/
What about the Club Level seats? Section 218 Row V? Based on you review me may be in the parking lot!
Hi, I’m looking at buying 2 tickets to surprise my mom for her 60th birthday. The tickets are located in Section 213 row T. Is there a rail and walkway in front of this row that would block their view? I can’t seem to get a clear view from any of the virtual seating charts for this row.
Hi, I’m looking at buying 2 tickets to surprise my mom for her 60th birthday. The tickets are located in Section 213 row T. Is there a rail and walkway in front of this row that would block their view? I can’t seem to get a clear view from any of the virtual seating charts for this row.
NoleGirl – I really don’t think there would be a railing here that would obstruct the view. It seems as if Row T is in the middle of the section and I don’t imagine the view would be blocked in any way.
NoleGirl – I really don’t think there would be a railing here that would obstruct the view. It seems as if Row T is in the middle of the section and I don’t imagine the view would be blocked in any way.
Hey Brett,
It’s been a life long dream of my wife’s to attend the festival. Next year is our 10 year anniversary and for a surprise, want to attend the festival and awards show. Being a newbie, can you recommend accommodations and the best way to obtain tickets and when tickets are available? Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks.
Hey Brett,
It’s been a life long dream of my wife’s to attend the festival. Next year is our 10 year anniversary and for a surprise, want to attend the festival and awards show. Being a newbie, can you recommend accommodations and the best way to obtain tickets and when tickets are available? Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks.
Just sent you an email to schedule a call. Best, Brett
Just sent you an email to schedule a call. Best, Brett
Hello, for 2015, I have seats in section J, row 10 right in the middle. Any comments on what the view will be like from there. Thanks
Hello, for 2015, I have seats in section J, row 10 right in the middle. Any comments on what the view will be like from there. Thanks
Do you by chance have the rows and seats numbers for 2016 as you have had in the past?
Do you by chance have the rows and seats numbers for 2016 as you have had in the past?
Hi Cat – the seat and row numbers don’t change from year to year since it is at the same venue.
2016 seating chart is changing for sure. They completely changed the way previous buyers have been able to purchase.
Hi Cat – the seat and row number patterns in the 100, 200, and 300 level do not change at the venue year to year.. the floor sections may change and we will update the post once that information is released.
Hi Cat – the seat and row number patterns in the 100, 200, and 300 level do not change at the venue year to year.. the floor sections may change and we will update the post once that information is released.
2016 seating chart is changing for sure. They completely changed the way previous buyers have been able to purchase.
Hi Cat – the seat and row numbers don’t change from year to year since it is at the same venue.
Hi Brett.. Last year I attended The Cma Fest. My seats were Row C seat 16 which allowed me to move forward , as you mentioned, all the way up to the stage.
I have been told that the stage has been moved this year. I’ve noticed on the Ticketmaster site that it looks like the closest section to the stage would be AA,BB,CC,DD,EE.
Are you aware out the new seating chart? I want to obtain tickets in the first section which allows me the ability to walk up to the stage. I’m concerned by the chart I saw on Ticketmaster, that I would only be able to do that by purchasing tickets in the double aa,bb,cc,dd,ee.
Can you confirm where I need to be seated to move forward?
Thank you!
Hi Brett.. Last year I attended The Cma Fest. My seats were Row C seat 16 which allowed me to move forward , as you mentioned, all the way up to the stage.
I have been told that the stage has been moved this year. I’ve noticed on the Ticketmaster site that it looks like the closest section to the stage would be AA,BB,CC,DD,EE.
Are you aware out the new seating chart? I want to obtain tickets in the first section which allows me the ability to walk up to the stage. I’m concerned by the chart I saw on Ticketmaster, that I would only be able to do that by purchasing tickets in the double aa,bb,cc,dd,ee.
Can you confirm where I need to be seated to move forward?
Thank you!
Where did you buy your tickets? Just kidding, but I hope you checked TickPick for the same seats because they would have been cheaper here: https://www.tickpick.com/buy-2015-cma-music-festival–4-day-pass-tickets-lp-field-6-11-15-TBD/2331458/
Anyway, no there are no GA seats, at least not in the Gold Circle or any of the Field, or 100s or 200s sections for the CMA.
Where did you buy your tickets? Just kidding, but I hope you checked TickPick for the same seats because they would have been cheaper here: https://www.tickpick.com/buy-2015-cma-music-festival–4-day-pass-tickets-lp-field-6-11-15-TBD/2331458/
Anyway, no there are no GA seats, at least not in the Gold Circle or any of the Field, or 100s or 200s sections for the CMA.