Tiger Stadium Section 226: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 226 is in the lower bowl, north end zone, back ring, near the corner of Tiger Stadium, a general admission student section. Its rows run 1-20 (20 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 331 ft from midfield and Row 20 sits 85 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 216 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 226?
20 rows: 1-20. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 226 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 226 from the field?
The front row is 331 ft (100.8 m) from midfield; Row 20 is 378 ft. Eye height runs from 53 ft above the field at the front to 85 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 9.2° from Row 1, 10.6° from Row 11 and 12.6° from Row 20. Seats face a compass bearing of 111.5°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 331 ft | 53 ft | 9.2° |
| 4 | 338 ft | 57 ft | 9.6° |
| 7 | 346 ft | 60 ft | 9.9° |
| 10 | 353 ft | 67 ft | 10.7° |
| 13 | 361 ft | 71 ft | 11.1° |
| 16 | 368 ft | 75 ft | 11.5° |
| 19 | 376 ft | 79 ft | 11.9° |
| 20 | 378 ft | 85 ft | 12.6° |
Is Section 226 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 216 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 218 min, middle 218 min, top 212 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 216 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 30 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 24 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should students use for Section 226?
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 226?
Dippin' Dots (by Section 226); Nutrl Express (by Section 226). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
Next door: Tiger Stadium Section 225 · Tiger Stadium Section 227
This section is part of the LSU student section.
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