Tiger Stadium Section 405: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 405 is in the lower bowl, south end zone, front ring of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-36 (36 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 212 ft from midfield and Row 36 sits 38 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 190 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 405, Row 19, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 405, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 405, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 405, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 405, Row 34, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 405, Row 34. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 405?

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

Is Section 405 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 405 from the field?

The front row is 212 ft (64.6 m) from midfield; Row 36 is 272 ft. Eye height runs from 6 ft above the field at the front to 38 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.6° from Row 1, 4.1° from Row 19 and 7.9° from Row 36. Seats face a compass bearing of 335.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	212 ft	6 ft	1.6°
7	222 ft	10 ft	2.5°
13	233 ft	13 ft	3.3°
19	243 ft	17 ft	4.1°
25	253 ft	20 ft	4.6°
31	264 ft	24 ft	5.1°
36	272 ft	38 ft	7.9°

Is Section 405 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 190 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 218 min, middle 208 min, top 142 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	190 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	0 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 405?

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 405?

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); Cheese Steaks (by Section 403); Hoop Tea Trailer (by Section 403); Papa John's (by Section 403). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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