Tiger Stadium Section 403: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 403 is in the lower bowl, south end zone, front ring, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-36 (36 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 215 ft from midfield and Row 36 sits 24 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 207 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 403, Row 19, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 403, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 403, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 403, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 403, Row 34, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 403, Row 34. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 403?

36 rows: 1-36. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 403 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 403 from the field?

The front row is 215 ft (65.6 m) from midfield; Row 36 is 280 ft. Eye height runs from 6 ft above the field at the front to 24 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.6° from Row 1, 3.8° from Row 19 and 4.9° from Row 36. Seats face a compass bearing of 328.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	215 ft	6 ft	1.6°
7	226 ft	6 ft	1.5°
13	237 ft	9 ft	2.1°
19	248 ft	16 ft	3.8°
25	260 ft	19 ft	4.1°
31	270 ft	21 ft	4.5°
36	280 ft	24 ft	4.9°

Is Section 403 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 207 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 218 min, middle 214 min, top 188 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	207 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	16 min shade 2:40 pm
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	7 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 403?

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 403?

Roul's Deli Food Truck (by Section 402); Cajun Corner (by Section 402); Yeti Cart (by Section 402); Chick-fil-A (by Section 403); Dippin' Dots (by Section 403); Great American Cookie (by Section 403); Archie's Hot Dog Island (by Section 403); Leroy's LipSmackin Lemonade (by Section 403). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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