Tiger Stadium Section 563: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 563 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 48 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 563?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 563 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 563 from the field?
The front row is 369 ft (112.4 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 394 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, 17.4° from Row 5 and 18.7° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 353.0°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 369 ft | 110 ft | 16.6° |
| 4 | 380 ft | 115 ft | 16.9° |
| 7 | 390 ft | 131 ft | 18.6° |
| 8 | 394 ft | 133 ft | 18.7° |
Is Section 563 in the sun or shade?
Mostly shaded: about 48 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 110 min, middle 18 min, top 35 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 48 min shade at kickoff |
| 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 563?
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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