Tiger Stadium Section 240: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 240 is in the lower bowl, north end zone, back ring, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-20 (20 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 331 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 220 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 240, Row 11, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 240, Row 11. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 240, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 240, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 240, Row 18, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 240, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 240?

20 rows: 1-20. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 240 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 240 from the field?

The front row is 331 ft (100.8 m) from midfield; Row 20 is 382 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 8.9° from Row 1, 10.6° from Row 11 and 12.2° from Row 20. Seats face a compass bearing of 197.3°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	331 ft	52 ft	8.9°
4	339 ft	57 ft	9.6°
7	347 ft	61 ft	10.1°
10	355 ft	66 ft	10.5°
13	363 ft	69 ft	10.7°
16	371 ft	75 ft	11.4°
19	379 ft	79 ft	11.7°
20	382 ft	83 ft	12.2°

Is Section 240 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	147 min shade 5:00 pm
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	145 min shade 5:00 pm
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 240?

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 240?

Beer Portable (by Section 241); Beverage Express (by Section 241); Tiger Classics (by Section 241). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

Next door: Tiger Stadium Section 239 · Tiger Stadium Section 241

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