Tiger Stadium Section 618: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 618 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 342 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 212 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 618, Row 12, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 618, Row 12. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 618, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 618, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 618, Row 20, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 618, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 618?

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

Is Section 618 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 618 from the field?

The front row is 342 ft (104.3 m) from midfield; Row 22 is 407 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 20.7° from Row 1, 22.7° from Row 12 and 24.0° from Row 22. Seats face a compass bearing of 65.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
1	342 ft	129 ft	20.7°
4	351 ft	138 ft	21.5°
7	361 ft	146 ft	22.0°
10	370 ft	153 ft	22.5°
13	379 ft	159 ft	22.7°
16	388 ft	164 ft	22.9°
19	398 ft	172 ft	23.4°
22	407 ft	181 ft	24.0°

Is Section 618 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 212 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 217 min, middle 216 min, top 203 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	212 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	6 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	6 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 618?

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 618?

Beer Portable (by Section 616); Cajun Corner (by Section 616); Ripped Lemonade (by Section 616); Tiger Classics (by Section 616); Beer Portable (by Section 620). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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