Tiger Stadium Section 515: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 515 is in the 500 level, west (LSU) sideline of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-2, 4 (3 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 304 ft from midfield and Row 4 sits 129 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 219 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 515?
3 rows: 1-2, 4. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 515 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 515 from the field?
The front row is 304 ft (92.7 m) from midfield; Row 4 is 313 ft. Eye height runs from 124 ft above the field at the front to 129 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 22.1° from Row 1, 22.0° from Row 2 and 22.4° from Row 4. Seats face a compass bearing of 65.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304 ft | 124 ft | 22.1° |
| 4 | 313 ft | 129 ft | 22.4° |
Is Section 515 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 219 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 220 min, top 216 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 219 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 515?
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 515?
Beer Portable (by Section 614); 1924 Grill (by Section 615); Beer Portable (by Section 616); Cajun Corner (by Section 616); Ripped Lemonade (by Section 616); Tiger Classics (by Section 616). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
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