Tiger Stadium Section 306: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 306 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 181 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 216 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 306?
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 306 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 306 from the field?
The front row is 181 ft (55.1 m) from midfield; Row 65 is 299 ft. Eye height runs from 6 ft above the field at the front to 71 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.8° from Row 1, 8.1° from Row 33 and 13.3° from Row 65. Seats face a compass bearing of 245.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 181 ft | 6 ft | 1.8° |
| 7 | 190 ft | 8 ft | 2.5° |
| 13 | 200 ft | 14 ft | 4.0° |
| 19 | 211 ft | 20 ft | 5.5° |
| 25 | 222 ft | 25 ft | 6.5° |
| 31 | 233 ft | 32 ft | 7.8° |
| 37 | 244 ft | 39 ft | 9.1° |
| 43 | 256 ft | 46 ft | 10.3° |
| 49 | 267 ft | 51 ft | 10.8° |
| 55 | 279 ft | 59 ft | 12.0° |
| 61 | 291 ft | 68 ft | 13.1° |
| 65 | 299 ft | 71 ft | 13.3° |
Is Section 306 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 216 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 218 min, middle 217 min, top 213 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 216 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 90 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 | 85 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 306?
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 306?
Chick-fil-A (by Section 304); Peach Cobbler Factory (by Section 304); Pretzel Cart (by Section 306); Tiger Classics (by Section 305); Geaux to Spirits Bar (by Section 306); Baton Rouge Beverage Company (by Section 306); Dippin Dots (by Section 306); Cajun Classics (by Section 304). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
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