Tiger Stadium Section 553: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 553 is in the South Stadium Club, above the south end zone of Tiger Stadium, part of the South Stadium Club. Its rows run 1-8 (8 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 369 ft from midfield and Row 8 sits 133 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 127 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 553?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 553 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 553 from the field?
The front row is 369 ft (112.6 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 395 ft. Eye height runs from 110 ft above the field at the front to 133 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 16.6° from Row 1, 17.2° from Row 5 and 18.7° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 309.8°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 369 ft | 110 ft | 16.6° |
| 4 | 380 ft | 117 ft | 17.1° |
| 7 | 391 ft | 130 ft | 18.3° |
| 8 | 395 ft | 133 ft | 18.7° |
Is Section 553 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 127 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 163 min, middle 128 min, top 99 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 127 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 114 min shade 4:30 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 109 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 553?
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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