Tiger Stadium Section 555: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 555 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 365 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 100 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 555?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 555 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 555 from the field?
The front row is 365 ft (111.4 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 391 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 16.8° from Row 1, 17.4° from Row 5 and 18.8° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 324.3°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 ft | 110 ft | 16.8° |
| 4 | 376 ft | 117 ft | 17.3° |
| 7 | 387 ft | 131 ft | 18.7° |
| 8 | 391 ft | 133 ft | 18.8° |
Is Section 555 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 100 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 140 min, middle 98 min, top 74 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 100 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 107 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 | 95 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 555?
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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