Tiger Stadium Section 212: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 212 is in the lower bowl, north end zone, middle ring, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-28 (28 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 249 ft from midfield and Row 28 sits 49 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 219 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 212?
28 rows: 1-28. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 212 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 212 from the field?
The front row is 249 ft (75.8 m) from midfield; Row 28 is 318 ft. Eye height runs from 14 ft above the field at the front to 49 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 3.2° from Row 1, 6.0° from Row 15 and 8.7° from Row 28. Seats face a compass bearing of 210.6°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 249 ft | 14 ft | 3.2° |
| 4 | 256 ft | 17 ft | 3.7° |
| 7 | 264 ft | 21 ft | 4.5° |
| 10 | 272 ft | 25 ft | 5.3° |
| 13 | 279 ft | 29 ft | 5.9° |
| 16 | 287 ft | 32 ft | 6.4° |
| 19 | 295 ft | 36 ft | 6.9° |
| 22 | 302 ft | 39 ft | 7.4° |
| 25 | 310 ft | 45 ft | 8.2° |
| 28 | 318 ft | 49 ft | 8.7° |
Is Section 212 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 220 min, top 218 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 | 80 min shade 4:40 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 65 min shade 3:40 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 212?
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 212?
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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