Tiger Stadium Section 643: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 643 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 368 ft from midfield and Row FF sits 182 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 194 minutes of direct sun.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 643, Row R, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 643, Row R. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 643, Row F, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 643, Row F. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Tiger Stadium Section 643, Row DD, looking toward the field — Top rows: view from Section 643, Row DD. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 643?

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

Is Section 643 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 643 from the field?

The front row is 368 ft (112.2 m) from midfield; Row FF is 454 ft. Eye height runs from 116 ft above the field at the front to 182 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 17.5° from Row D, 19.9° from Row R and 21.9° from Row FF. Seats face a compass bearing of 269.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down
D	368 ft	116 ft	17.5°
G	377 ft	125 ft	18.3°
J	386 ft	131 ft	18.7°
M	395 ft	137 ft	19.2°
P	405 ft	144 ft	19.6°
S	414 ft	151 ft	20.0°
V	423 ft	157 ft	20.4°
Y	432 ft	164 ft	20.7°
BB	441 ft	171 ft	21.1°
EE	451 ft	177 ft	21.4°
FF	454 ft	182 ft	21.9°

Is Section 643 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 194 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 160 min, middle 202 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	194 min shade not during the game
vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026	2:30 pm	142 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	136 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 643?

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.

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