Tiger Stadium Section 209: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 209 is in the lower bowl, north end zone, front ring, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run WC, 1-13 (13 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 217 ft from midfield and Row 13 sits 13 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 219 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 209, Row 7, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 209, Row 7. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 209, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 209, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 209, Row 11, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 209, Row 11. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 209?

13 rows: WC, 1-13. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 209 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky. No seating section at Tiger Stadium is under a roof or an overhanging deck, so bring a poncho if rain is forecast: umbrellas are not allowed.

How far is Section 209 from the field?

The front row is 217 ft (66.2 m) from midfield; Row 13 is 248 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 13 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.7° from Row 1, 1.8° from Row 7 and 3.1° from Row 13. Seats face a compass bearing of 197.7°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	217 ft	7 ft	1.7°
4	225 ft	7 ft	1.6°
7	233 ft	8 ft	1.8°
10	240 ft	10 ft	2.3°
13	248 ft	13 ft	3.1°

Is Section 209 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 219 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 217 min, top 220 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	219 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	39 min shade 3:20 pm
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	37 min shade 3:20 pm
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 209?

The gate printed on your ticket. Gates open 2 hours before kickoff. Medical bags go through Gate 10 or the Southwest Roll Gate. Tiger Stadium is a no re-entry venue.

Where is the food near Section 209?

Pretzels & Snacks (by Section 208/213/214); Cajun Corner (by Section 209/210); Lucky Dogs (by Section 209/210); Tre's Street Kitchen (by Section 209/212); Baton Rouge Beer Co. (by Section 210); Snack Market (by Section 210); Dippin' Dots / Kona ICE (by Section 210); Death Valley Daiquiris (by Section 210/211). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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