Tiger Stadium Section 242: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 242 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 313 ft from midfield and Row 20 sits 90 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 219 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 242, Row 11, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 242, Row 11. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 242, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 242, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 242, Row 18, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 242, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 242?

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

Is Section 242 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 242 from the field?

The front row is 313 ft (95.3 m) from midfield; Row 20 is 361 ft. Eye height runs from 52 ft above the field at the front to 90 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 9.4° from Row 1, 11.0° from Row 11 and 13.9° from Row 20. Seats face a compass bearing of 227.5°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	313 ft	52 ft	9.4°
4	320 ft	55 ft	9.7°
7	328 ft	60 ft	10.4°
10	335 ft	65 ft	11.0°
13	343 ft	70 ft	11.5°
16	350 ft	74 ft	11.9°
19	358 ft	90 ft	14.0°
20	361 ft	90 ft	13.9°

Is Section 242 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 219 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	139 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	111 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 242?

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 242?

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.

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