Tiger Stadium Section 218: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 218 is in the lower bowl, north end zone, middle ring, near the corner of Tiger Stadium, a general admission student section. Its rows run 1-28 (28 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 254 ft from midfield and Row 28 sits 50 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 218?
28 rows: 1-28. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 218 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 218 from the field?
The front row is 254 ft (77.5 m) from midfield; Row 28 is 327 ft. Eye height runs from 14 ft above the field at the front to 50 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 3.3° from Row 1, 6.0° from Row 15 and 8.6° from Row 28. Seats face a compass bearing of 150.0°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 254 ft | 14 ft | 3.3° |
| 4 | 262 ft | 17 ft | 3.6° |
| 7 | 271 ft | 17 ft | 3.5° |
| 10 | 279 ft | 25 ft | 5.2° |
| 13 | 287 ft | 29 ft | 5.7° |
| 16 | 295 ft | 32 ft | 6.2° |
| 19 | 303 ft | 36 ft | 6.7° |
| 22 | 311 ft | 40 ft | 7.4° |
| 25 | 319 ft | 44 ft | 7.9° |
| 28 | 327 ft | 50 ft | 8.6° |
Is Section 218 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 217 min, middle 218 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 | 36 min shade 2:50 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 27 min shade 2:40 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should students use for Section 218?
The student gates, which open 2 hours before kickoff. Check the LSU student ticket page for the gate printed on your ticket.
Where is the food near Section 218?
Cajun Classic (by Section 202/219); Pretzel Cart (by Section 202/220); 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.
Next door: Tiger Stadium Section 217 · Tiger Stadium Section 219
This section is part of the LSU student section.
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