Tiger Stadium Section 228: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 228 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 338 ft from midfield and Row 20 sits 83 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 217 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 228?
20 rows: 1-20. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 228 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 228 from the field?
The front row is 338 ft (103.0 m) from midfield; Row 20 is 387 ft. Eye height runs from 52 ft above the field at the front to 83 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 8.8° from Row 1, 10.6° from Row 11 and 12.0° from Row 20. Seats face a compass bearing of 134.6°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 338 ft | 52 ft | 8.8° |
| 4 | 346 ft | 58 ft | 9.5° |
| 7 | 354 ft | 64 ft | 10.2° |
| 10 | 362 ft | 66 ft | 10.4° |
| 13 | 369 ft | 71 ft | 10.8° |
| 16 | 377 ft | 77 ft | 11.5° |
| 19 | 385 ft | 83 ft | 12.1° |
| 20 | 387 ft | 83 ft | 12.0° |
Is Section 228 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 217 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 218 min, middle 218 min, top 215 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 217 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 55 min shade 3:30 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 52 min shade 3:30 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should students use for Section 228?
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 228?
Dippin' Dots (by Section 226); Nutrl Express (by Section 226); Tiger Classics (by Section 230). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
Next door: Tiger Stadium Section 227 · Tiger Stadium Section 229
This section is part of the LSU student section.
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