Tiger Stadium Section 565: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 565 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 373 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 36 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 565?
8 rows: 1-8. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: all rows.
Is Section 565 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 565 from the field?
The front row is 373 ft (113.7 m) from midfield; Row 8 is 398 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 16.5° from Row 1, 17.2° from Row 5 and 18.4° from Row 8. Seats face a compass bearing of 9.0°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 373 ft | 110 ft | 16.5° |
| 4 | 384 ft | 117 ft | 17.0° |
| 7 | 395 ft | 131 ft | 18.4° |
| 8 | 398 ft | 133 ft | 18.4° |
Is Section 565 in the sun or shade?
Mostly shaded: about 36 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 95 min, middle 12 min, top 20 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 36 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 565?
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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