Tiger Stadium Section 243: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 243 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 289 ft from midfield and Row 20 sits 71 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 203 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 243, Row 11, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 243, Row 11. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 243, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 243, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 243, Row 18, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 243, Row 18. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 243?

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

Is Section 243 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 243 from the field?

The front row is 289 ft (88.0 m) from midfield; Row 20 is 330 ft. Eye height runs from 46 ft above the field at the front to 71 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 9.0° from Row 1, 10.7° from Row 11 and 12.2° from Row 20. Seats face a compass bearing of 243.3°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	289 ft	46 ft	9.0°
4	295 ft	50 ft	9.6°
7	301 ft	52 ft	9.8°
10	308 ft	58 ft	10.8°
13	314 ft	63 ft	11.3°
16	321 ft	67 ft	11.8°
19	327 ft	71 ft	12.2°
20	330 ft	71 ft	12.2°

Is Section 243 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 203 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 217 min, middle 220 min, top 173 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	203 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	106 min shade 4:10 pm
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	105 min shade 4:20 pm
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 243?

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 243?

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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