Tiger Stadium Section 510: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 510 is in the 500 level, west (LSU) sideline, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-2, 4 (3 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 374 ft from midfield and Row 4 sits 131 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 177 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 510, Row 2, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 510, Row 2. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 510?

3 rows: 1-2, 4. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.

Is Section 510 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 510 from the field?

The front row is 374 ft (114.1 m) from midfield; Row 4 is 383 ft. Eye height runs from 123 ft above the field at the front to 131 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 18.3° from Row 1, 18.3° from Row 2 and 18.8° from Row 4. Seats face a compass bearing of 46.0°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	374 ft	123 ft	18.3°
4	383 ft	131 ft	18.8°

Is Section 510 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 177 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 170 min, middle 176 min, top 183 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	177 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 510?

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.

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