Tiger Stadium Section 550: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 550 is in the South Stadium Club, above the south end zone of Tiger Stadium, part of the South Stadium Club. Its rows run 1-5 (5 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 370 ft from midfield and Row 5 sits 120 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 137 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 550?
5 rows: 1-5. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 550 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 550 from the field?
The front row is 370 ft (112.7 m) from midfield; Row 5 is 384 ft. Eye height runs from 111 ft above the field at the front to 120 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 16.6° from Row 1, 16.9° from Row 3 and 17.4° from Row 5. Seats face a compass bearing of 297.5°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 370 ft | 111 ft | 16.6° |
| 4 | 381 ft | 116 ft | 17.0° |
| 5 | 384 ft | 120 ft | 17.4° |
Is Section 550 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 137 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 180 min, middle 151 min, top 100 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 137 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 109 min shade 4:20 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 105 min shade 4:20 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 550?
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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