Bleacher
Stands for spectators, e.g. in stadiums / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Bleachers" redirects here. For other uses, see Bleachers (disambiguation).
Bleachers (North American English), or stands, are raised, tiered rows of benches found at sports fields and other spectator events. Stairways provide access to the horizontal rows of seats, often with every other step gaining access to a row of benches.
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Benches range from simple planks to elaborate ones with backrests. Many bleachers are open to the ground below so that there are only the planks to sit and walk on. Some bleachers have vertical panels beneath the benches, either partially or completely blocking the way to the ground.