Tiger Stadium Section 229: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 229 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 333 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 219 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 229?
20 rows: 1-20. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 229 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 229 from the field?
The front row is 333 ft (101.6 m) from midfield; Row 20 is 385 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, 10.4° from Row 11 and 12.2° from Row 20. Seats face a compass bearing of 143.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 333 ft | 52 ft | 8.8° |
| 4 | 342 ft | 52 ft | 8.7° |
| 7 | 350 ft | 60 ft | 9.7° |
| 10 | 358 ft | 65 ft | 10.3° |
| 13 | 366 ft | 68 ft | 10.5° |
| 16 | 374 ft | 82 ft | 12.3° |
| 19 | 383 ft | 83 ft | 12.2° |
| 20 | 385 ft | 83 ft | 12.2° |
Is Section 229 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 220 min, middle 220 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 | 219 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 69 min shade 3:50 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 66 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 229?
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 229?
Tiger Classics (by Section 230); Manda (by Section 231/232). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
Next door: Tiger Stadium Section 228 · Tiger Stadium Section 230
This section is part of the LSU student section.
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