A seating area is a designated space for people to sit in. The most common seating areas are loges, tiers, auditoriums, and stands. Loges are small, private boxes that are usually located at the sides of a theater or stadium. Tiers are rows of seats that are stacked one above the other. Auditoriums are large, open spaces with seating arranged in a fan shape. Stands are large, open-air seating areas that are usually found in stadiums.