Tiger Stadium Section 612: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 612 is in the upper deck, west (LSU) sideline, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-22 (22 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 368 ft from midfield and Row 22 sits 181 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 215 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 612?
22 rows: 1-22. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: Rows 1-9.
Is Section 612 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 612 from the field?
The front row is 368 ft (112.1 m) from midfield; Row 22 is 428 ft. Eye height runs from 129 ft above the field at the front to 181 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 19.4° from Row 1, 21.5° from Row 12 and 22.9° from Row 22. Seats face a compass bearing of 62.3°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 368 ft | 129 ft | 19.4° |
| 4 | 376 ft | 141 ft | 20.5° |
| 7 | 385 ft | 149 ft | 21.1° |
| 10 | 394 ft | 153 ft | 21.3° |
| 13 | 402 ft | 159 ft | 21.6° |
| 16 | 411 ft | 168 ft | 22.3° |
| 19 | 420 ft | 173 ft | 22.3° |
| 22 | 428 ft | 181 ft | 22.9° |
Is Section 612 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 215 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 208 min, middle 217 min, top 219 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 215 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 18 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 | 16 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 612?
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.
Where is the food near Section 612?
Beer Portable (by Section 614). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.
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