Tiger Stadium Section 638: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 638 is in the upper deck, east (visitors) sideline of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run D-Z, AA-FF (29 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 305 ft from midfield and Row FF sits 185 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 214 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 638, Row R, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 638, Row R. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 638, Row F, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 638, Row F. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 638, Row DD, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 638, Row DD. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 638?

29 rows: D-Z, AA-FF. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Chairback seats: Rows A-K.

Is Section 638 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 638 from the field?

The front row is 305 ft (93.0 m) from midfield; Row FF is 391 ft. Eye height runs from 117 ft above the field at the front to 185 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 21.0° from Row D, 23.0° from Row R and 25.3° from Row FF. Seats face a compass bearing of 245.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
D	305 ft	117 ft	21.0°
G	314 ft	126 ft	21.8°
J	323 ft	131 ft	22.1°
M	332 ft	138 ft	22.6°
P	342 ft	145 ft	23.0°
S	351 ft	151 ft	23.2°
V	360 ft	158 ft	23.7°
Y	369 ft	164 ft	24.0°
BB	379 ft	170 ft	24.1°
EE	388 ft	177 ft	24.5°
FF	391 ft	185 ft	25.3°

Is Section 638 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 214 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 216 min, middle 218 min, top 206 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	214 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	152 min shade 5:00 pm
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	142 min shade 5:00 pm
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 638?

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 638?

1924 Grill (by Section 636); Cotton Candy (by Section 636); Tiger Classics (by Section 636); Beer Portable (by Section 636); Cajun Classic (by Section 640). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

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