Tiger Stadium Section 557: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 557 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 355 ft from midfield and Row 8 sits 131 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 62 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 557?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 557 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 557 from the field?
The front row is 355 ft (108.2 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 380 ft. Eye height runs from 110 ft above the field at the front to 131 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.2° from Row 1, 17.6° from Row 5 and 19.1° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 335.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 355 ft | 110 ft | 17.2° |
| 4 | 366 ft | 115 ft | 17.5° |
| 7 | 376 ft | 130 ft | 19.0° |
| 8 | 380 ft | 131 ft | 19.1° |
Is Section 557 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 62 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 128 min, middle 55 min, top 23 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 62 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 63 min shade 4:00 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 45 min shade 4:00 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 557?
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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