Tiger Stadium Section 303: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 303 is in the lower bowl, east (visitors) sideline of Tiger Stadium, on the visitors' side of the field, in the visiting team's ticket allotment. Its rows run 1-65 (65 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 131 ft from midfield and Row 65 sits 71 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 303?
65 rows: 1-65. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows. Entrances to this section are located at Rows 12, 26 and 47.
Is Section 303 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 303 from the field?
The front row is 131 ft (39.9 m) from midfield; Row 65 is 271 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 71 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.8° from Row 1, 9.4° from Row 33 and 14.7° from Row 65. Seats face a compass bearing of 245.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 131 ft | 7 ft | 2.8° |
| 7 | 144 ft | 9 ft | 3.6° |
| 13 | 157 ft | 14 ft | 5.3° |
| 19 | 170 ft | 20 ft | 6.6° |
| 25 | 183 ft | 26 ft | 7.9° |
| 31 | 197 ft | 31 ft | 8.9° |
| 37 | 210 ft | 38 ft | 10.3° |
| 43 | 223 ft | 45 ft | 11.4° |
| 49 | 236 ft | 50 ft | 11.9° |
| 55 | 249 ft | 58 ft | 13.2° |
| 61 | 262 ft | 67 ft | 14.4° |
| 65 | 271 ft | 71 ft | 14.7° |
Is Section 303 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 219 min, middle 218 min, top 212 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 | 91 min shade 4:00 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 87 min shade 4:00 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 303?
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 303?
Tiger Classics (by Section 302); Cajun Classics (by Section 303); Chick-fil-A (by Section 304); Peach Cobbler Factory (by Section 304); Death Valley Daiquiris (by Section 301); Pretzel Cart (by Section 301); Queens Eats (by Section 303); Tiger Classics (by Section 305). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
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