Tiger Stadium Section 559: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 559 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 344 ft from midfield and Row 8 sits 130 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 82 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 559?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 559 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 559 from the field?
The front row is 344 ft (105.0 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 370 ft. Eye height runs from 110 ft above the field at the front to 130 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.7° from Row 1, 17.8° from Row 5 and 19.3° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 335.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 344 ft | 110 ft | 17.7° |
| 4 | 355 ft | 113 ft | 17.6° |
| 7 | 366 ft | 121 ft | 18.2° |
| 8 | 370 ft | 130 ft | 19.3° |
Is Section 559 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 82 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 154 min, middle 83 min, top 33 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 82 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 48 min shade 3:40 pm |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 36 min shade 3:10 pm |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 559?
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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