Multi-Row Bleachers (Permanent)

How to Choose Permanent Multi-Row Bleachers

Plan for the crowd you expect on a typical game day, not the biggest event of the year. Every listing shows its seating capacity, so you can add up units until you reach your target. Then make four decisions:

• Length and rows. Longer planks add seats without adding height. More rows fit more seats on a smaller footprint, but they raise the top seat. Measure the open, level ground along your sideline or court, and leave room for walkways and access at each end.
• Height profile. Gared low-rise models put the first row 10 in. off the ground with a 6 in. rise between rows. Their standard-height models start at 16 in. or 17 in. Low-rise frames work well for youth crowds. Standard height lifts fans above fences and team benches.
• Single or double foot plank. A single foot plank keeps weight down. A double foot plank widens the walkway. On the Jaypro BTDP-321PC the foot path is 2 plank (20 in. wide), compared with 1 plank (10 in. wide) on the single-plank BTBB-321PC, so fans can pass each other more easily.
• Standard or back-to-back. Jaypro back-to-back bleachers seat fans on both sides. They're made for placement between adjoining fields or courts, so one unit can serve two games.

2 row aluminum bleachers for small venues

If you only need a few extra seats by a dugout, a practice field or a single court, two-row bleachers are the simplest option. The Jaypro BLDP-275ALPC seats 10 on 7.5 foot benches, and the BLDP-2ALPC seats 20 on 15 foot benches. First Team's FAN2-2FP-15 seats 20 and the FAN2-1FP-21 seats 28. If you need seating you can move, see our tip and roll aluminum bleachers.

Sizes and Seating Capacity at a Glance

This table shows a sample of the range, from compact two-row units up to a ten-row grandstand with an aisle. Check the ship weight as well as the capacity, because you will be the one unloading the bleacher.

Materials and Finishes

All three brands use aluminum seat planks. Aluminum won't rot or splinter, and it doesn't need repainting the way wood does. The real differences are in the frame. Jaypro's standard outdoor bleachers sit on a galvanized steel understructure, while its back-to-back and all-aluminum models use an aluminum understructure. Many Jaypro models come in custom powder coated colors such as Navy Blue, Maroon, Kelly Green and Gold, so you can match team colors. Gared bleachers are all aluminum with a galvanized/anodized finish in silver. First Team FanStand models pair clear anodized aluminum planks with a steel frame that is powder coat painted black. That frame is all welded structural angle with bolted cross bracing for end shift loads.

Brands We Carry

You can browse the full First Team line for matching team benches and other gear.

Installation and Care

These are stationary bleachers, so pick the spot before the truck arrives. Choose firm, well-drained, level ground, and check your local rules on guardrails and setbacks. First Team lists the highest seat level of several FanStand models at below 30 in. above ground level, which removes the need for a safety railing. Taller Gared models include a chain link guardrail. For gym use, Jaypro sells the BLCHICK34 indoor conversion kit separately, or you can explore indoor bleachers and gym seating.

• Wash planks with mild soap and water, and skip abrasive cleaners on anodized or powder coated finishes.
• Check and retighten all bolts at the start of each season.
• Keep the frames level, and clear debris from underneath the seats.
• Inspect wood runners for wear and replace them if they deteriorate.

Shipping, Delivery and Returns

• Freight shipping. Bleachers ship by freight truck. Oversized items may get a shipping quote after you order. If that happens, you can accept the quote or cancel for a full refund before dispatch.
• Timing. Most orders need 1–2 business days of handling, and standard transit typically takes 1–5 business days. Oversized equipment may take significantly longer, and all dates are estimates.
• Tailgate delivery. You are responsible for unloading. Have a forklift, a loading dock or enough helpers ready, and make sure your site is accessible by a 53’ freight trailer.
• Inspection. Inspect the shipment while the driver is there and write DAMAGED on the Bill of Lading before you sign if you see damage. Report concealed damage within 24 hours.
• Returns. We accept returns within 60 days from delivery for unused items in their original packaging, with an RA number. You pay shipping both ways, and both the original shipping cost and a restocking fee are deducted from your refund.

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