Tiger Stadium Section 406: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 406 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 26 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 192 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 406, Row 19, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 406, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 406, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 406, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 406, Row 34, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 406, Row 34. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 406?

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

Is Section 406 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 406 from the field?

The front row is 212 ft (64.6 m) from midfield; Row 36 is 273 ft. Eye height runs from 6 ft above the field at the front to 26 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.7° from Row 1, 3.7° from Row 19 and 5.4° from Row 36. Seats face a compass bearing of 335.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	212 ft	6 ft	1.7°
7	222 ft	8 ft	2.1°
13	233 ft	11 ft	2.8°
19	243 ft	15 ft	3.7°
25	253 ft	19 ft	4.4°
31	264 ft	23 ft	5.1°
36	273 ft	26 ft	5.4°

Is Section 406 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 192 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 215 min, top 139 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	192 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 406?

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 406?

Death Valley Daiquiris (by Section 403/404); La Carreta - MidCity (by Section 403/404); Jameson Spirits Bar (by Section 403/404); 1924 Grill (by Section 404/405); Chick-fil-A (by Section 405/406); Geaux Spirits Bar (by Section 405/406); Stadium BBQ (by Section 406); Cotton Candy (by Section 406). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

Next door: Tiger Stadium Section 405 · Tiger Stadium Section 407

Planning the day: Tiger Stadium seating chart with sun and shade · Tiger Stadium parking, rideshare and shuttles · Tiger Stadium clear bag policy · LSU student section · Tiger Stadium food stands by level · how the Tiger Stadium data is measured.