Tiger Stadium Section 216: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 216 is in the lower bowl, north end zone, middle ring of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-28 (28 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 253 ft from midfield and Row 28 sits 43 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 218 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 216, Row 15, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 216, Row 15. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 216, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 216, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 216, Row 26, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 216, Row 26. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 216?

28 rows: 1-28. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 216 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 216 from the field?

The front row is 253 ft (77.1 m) from midfield; Row 28 is 316 ft. Eye height runs from 15 ft above the field at the front to 43 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 3.4° from Row 1, 5.8° from Row 15 and 7.8° from Row 28. Seats face a compass bearing of 155.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	253 ft	15 ft	3.4°
4	260 ft	17 ft	3.7°
7	267 ft	19 ft	4.2°
10	274 ft	23 ft	4.8°
13	281 ft	27 ft	5.4°
16	288 ft	31 ft	6.2°
19	295 ft	33 ft	6.4°
22	302 ft	36 ft	6.8°
25	309 ft	39 ft	7.3°
28	316 ft	43 ft	7.8°

Is Section 216 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 218 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 216 min, middle 219 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	218 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	73 min shade 4:10 pm
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	59 min shade 4:10 pm
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 216?

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 216?

Papa Johns (by Section 204/218); Chick-fil-A (by Section 204/218); Death Valley Daiquiris (by Section 206/216/217); Pretzels & Snacks (by Section 208/213/214). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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