Tiger Stadium Section 562: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 562 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 365 ft from midfield and Row 5 sits 119 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 70 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 562?
5 rows: 1-5. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 562 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 562 from the field?
The front row is 365 ft (111.2 m) from midfield; Row 5 is 379 ft. Eye height runs from 110 ft above the field at the front to 119 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 16.8° from Row 1, 17.2° from Row 3 and 17.5° from Row 5. Seats face a compass bearing of 345.5°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 365 ft | 110 ft | 16.8° |
| 4 | 376 ft | 119 ft | 17.6° |
| 5 | 379 ft | 119 ft | 17.5° |
Is Section 562 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 70 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 136 min, middle 83 min, top 22 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 70 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 562?
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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