Tiger Stadium Section 417: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 417 is in the lower bowl, south end zone, back ring of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-41 (41 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 273 ft from midfield and Row 41 sits 70 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 78 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 417, Row 21, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 417, Row 21. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 417, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 417, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 417, Row 39, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 417, Row 39. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 417?

41 rows: 1-41. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 417 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 417 from the field?

The front row is 273 ft (83.3 m) from midfield; Row 41 is 345 ft. Eye height runs from 38 ft above the field at the front to 70 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 7.9° from Row 1, 9.7° from Row 21 and 11.5° from Row 41. Seats face a compass bearing of 335.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	273 ft	38 ft	7.9°
7	284 ft	41 ft	8.3°
13	295 ft	46 ft	8.9°
19	305 ft	52 ft	9.6°
25	316 ft	57 ft	10.2°
31	327 ft	61 ft	10.5°
37	338 ft	67 ft	11.2°
41	345 ft	70 ft	11.5°

Is Section 417 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 78 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 166 min, middle 73 min, top 0 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	78 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	1 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 417?

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 417?

Kona Ice (by Section 416); Queens Eats (by Section 416); Baton Rouge Beverage Company (by Section 416/417); Fish Fry (by Section 417/418); Tiger Classics (by Section 418/419); Chick-fil-A (by Section 419). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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