Tiger Stadium Section 409: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 409 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 25 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 208 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 409, Row 19, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 409, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 409, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 409, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 409, Row 34, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 409, Row 34. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 409?

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

Is Section 409 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 409 from the field?

The front row is 215 ft (65.4 m) from midfield; Row 36 is 266 ft. Eye height runs from 6 ft above the field at the front to 25 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.6° from Row 1, 3.2° from Row 19 and 5.3° from Row 36. Seats face a compass bearing of 60.6°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	215 ft	6 ft	1.6°
7	222 ft	7 ft	1.7°
13	231 ft	9 ft	2.1°
19	240 ft	13 ft	3.2°
25	248 ft	16 ft	3.8°
31	258 ft	21 ft	4.7°
36	266 ft	25 ft	5.3°

Is Section 409 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 208 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 216 min, middle 211 min, top 195 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	208 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 409?

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 409?

Tiger Classics (by Section 407); Cajun Corner (by Section 409); Chick-fil-A (by Section 409); Dippin' Dots (by Section 409); KOK Wings n Things (by Section 409); Leroy's LipSmackin Lemonade (by Section 409); Manda Cart (by Section 409); Papa John's (by Section 409). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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