Tiger Stadium Section 422: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 422 is in the lower bowl, south end zone, back ring, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-38 (38 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 282 ft from midfield and Row 38 sits 71 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 62 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 422, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 422, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 422, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 422, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 422, Row 36, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 422, Row 36. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 422?

38 rows: 1-38. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 422 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 422 from the field?

The front row is 282 ft (86.0 m) from midfield; Row 38 is 353 ft. Eye height runs from 26 ft above the field at the front to 71 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 5.3° from Row 1, 9.4° from Row 20 and 11.4° from Row 38. Seats face a compass bearing of 42.2°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	282 ft	26 ft	5.3°
7	293 ft	40 ft	7.8°
13	305 ft	48 ft	9.0°
19	316 ft	52 ft	9.5°
25	327 ft	58 ft	10.0°
31	339 ft	65 ft	10.9°
37	351 ft	70 ft	11.3°
38	353 ft	71 ft	11.4°

Is Section 422 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 62 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 110 min, middle 72 min, top 8 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	62 min shade 11:50 am
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 422?

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 422?

Beer Portable (by Section 421); Cajun & Crafts (by Section 421); Papa John's (by Section 421). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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