Tiger Stadium Section 642: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 642 is in the upper deck, east (visitors) sideline, near the corner of Tiger Stadium. Its rows run D-Z, AA-FF (29 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 360 ft from midfield and Row FF sits 186 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 642, Row R, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 642, Row R. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 642, Row F, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 642, Row F. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 642, Row DD, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 642, Row DD. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 642?

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

Is Section 642 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 642 from the field?

The front row is 360 ft (109.7 m) from midfield; Row FF is 444 ft. Eye height runs from 117 ft above the field at the front to 186 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 18.0° from Row D, 20.3° from Row R and 22.7° from Row FF. Seats face a compass bearing of 261.1°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
D	360 ft	117 ft	18.0°
G	369 ft	125 ft	18.7°
J	378 ft	131 ft	19.2°
M	386 ft	138 ft	19.6°
P	395 ft	144 ft	20.0°
S	405 ft	151 ft	20.5°
V	413 ft	158 ft	20.9°
Y	423 ft	164 ft	21.2°
BB	431 ft	171 ft	21.6°
EE	441 ft	186 ft	22.8°
FF	444 ft	186 ft	22.7°

Is Section 642 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 214 min, middle 218 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	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	148 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 642?

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 642?

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

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