Tiger Stadium Section 217: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 217 is in the lower bowl, north end zone, middle ring of Tiger Stadium, where the Golden Band from Tigerland sits. Its rows run 1-28 (28 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 250 ft from midfield and Row 28 sits 44 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 220 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 217?
28 rows: 1-28. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 217 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 217 from the field?
The front row is 250 ft (76.2 m) from midfield; Row 28 is 318 ft. Eye height runs from 13 ft above the field at the front to 44 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.9° from Row 1, 5.7° from Row 15 and 7.9° from Row 28. Seats face a compass bearing of 155.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 250 ft | 13 ft | 2.9° |
| 4 | 258 ft | 16 ft | 3.5° |
| 7 | 265 ft | 18 ft | 3.9° |
| 10 | 272 ft | 23 ft | 4.9° |
| 13 | 280 ft | 25 ft | 5.1° |
| 16 | 287 ft | 30 ft | 5.9° |
| 19 | 295 ft | 34 ft | 6.6° |
| 22 | 302 ft | 37 ft | 6.9° |
| 25 | 310 ft | 40 ft | 7.4° |
| 28 | 318 ft | 44 ft | 7.9° |
Is Section 217 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 220 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 220 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 | 220 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 52 min shade 4:00 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 40 min shade 3:00 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 217?
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 217?
Cajun Classic (by Section 202/219); Papa Johns (by Section 204/218); Chick-fil-A (by Section 204/218); Death Valley Daiquiris (by Section 206/216/217). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
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