Tiger Stadium Section 408: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 408 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 217 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 160 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 408, Row 19, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 408, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 408, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 408, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 408, Row 34, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 408, Row 34. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 408?

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

Is Section 408 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 408 from the field?

The front row is 217 ft (66.1 m) from midfield; Row 36 is 282 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 1.5° from Row 1, 2.9° from Row 19 and 4.9° from Row 36. Seats face a compass bearing of 27.7°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	217 ft	6 ft	1.5°
7	228 ft	6 ft	1.5°
13	239 ft	9 ft	2.1°
19	250 ft	13 ft	2.9°
25	262 ft	16 ft	3.6°
31	273 ft	20 ft	4.3°
36	282 ft	24 ft	4.9°

Is Section 408 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 160 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 204 min, middle 158 min, top 119 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	160 min shade 1:40 pm
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 408?

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 408?

Chick-fil-A (by Section 405/406); Geaux Spirits Bar (by Section 405/406); Stadium BBQ (by Section 406); Cotton Candy (by Section 406); Kona Ice (by Section 406); Tiger Classics (by Section 407); Cajun Corner (by Section 409); Chick-fil-A (by Section 409). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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