Tiger Stadium Section 616: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 616 is in the upper deck, west (LSU) sideline of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run 1-22 (22 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 312 ft from midfield and Row 22 sits 182 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 210 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 616, Row 12, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 616, Row 12. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 616, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 616, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 616, Row 20, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 616, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 616?

22 rows: 1-22. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: Rows 1-9.

Is Section 616 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 616 from the field?

The front row is 312 ft (95.0 m) from midfield; Row 22 is 379 ft. Eye height runs from 131 ft above the field at the front to 182 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 22.7° from Row 1, 24.4° from Row 12 and 25.6° from Row 22. Seats face a compass bearing of 65.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	312 ft	131 ft	22.7°
4	321 ft	140 ft	23.6°
7	331 ft	145 ft	23.7°
10	341 ft	152 ft	24.0°
13	350 ft	160 ft	24.6°
16	360 ft	165 ft	24.7°
19	369 ft	173 ft	25.1°
22	379 ft	182 ft	25.6°

Is Section 616 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 210 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 200 min, middle 213 min, top 217 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	210 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	13 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	11 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 616?

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 616?

Beer Portable (by Section 614); 1924 Grill (by Section 615); Beer Portable (by Section 616); Cajun Corner (by Section 616); Ripped Lemonade (by Section 616); Tiger Classics (by Section 616). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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