opposite the front; front seats; stalls; orchestra seats
Refers to the area directly opposite the front of a theater or similar venue; the best seats facing the stage.
From the seats opposite the front, we could see the stage well.
south side of the ring (sumo)
In sumo, the seat facing the south side of the ring, traditionally for important guests.
Sumo association executives always sit in the seats facing the south side of the ring.