Tiger Stadium Section 639: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 639 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 321 ft from midfield and Row FF sits 177 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 217 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 639, Row R, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 639, Row R. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 639, Row F, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 639, Row F. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 639, Row DD, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 639, Row DD. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 639?

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

Is Section 639 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 639 from the field?

The front row is 321 ft (97.8 m) from midfield; Row FF is 400 ft. Eye height runs from 117 ft above the field at the front to 177 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 20.1° from Row D, 22.3° from Row R and 23.8° from Row FF. Seats face a compass bearing of 245.9°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
D	321 ft	117 ft	20.1°
G	329 ft	125 ft	20.9°
J	337 ft	131 ft	21.2°
M	346 ft	137 ft	21.6°
P	354 ft	143 ft	22.0°
S	363 ft	148 ft	22.3°
V	371 ft	155 ft	22.6°
Y	380 ft	162 ft	23.1°
BB	388 ft	167 ft	23.3°
EE	397 ft	175 ft	23.8°
FF	400 ft	177 ft	23.8°

Is Section 639 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 217 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 213 min, middle 219 min, top 218 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026	11:00 am	217 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	145 min shade 4:50 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 4:50 pm
vs Texas Sat Nov 14, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 639?

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 639?

Cajun Classic (by Section 640). From the official LSU concessions list. Every Tiger Stadium stand.

Next door: Tiger Stadium Section 638 · Tiger Stadium Section 640

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