Tiger Stadium Section 653: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 653 is in the Skyline Club, above the south end zone of Tiger Stadium, part of the Skyline Club. Its rows run 1-6 (6 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 387 ft from midfield and Row 6 sits 164 ft above the field. At a 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State, a seat here gets about 201 minutes of direct sun.
How many rows are in Section 653?
6 rows: 1-6. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 653 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 653 from the field?
The front row is 387 ft (118.0 m) from midfield; Row 6 is 405 ft. Eye height runs from 153 ft above the field at the front to 164 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 21.6° from Row 1, 22.2° from Row 4 and 22.0° from Row 6. Seats face a compass bearing of 335.9°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 387 ft | 153 ft | 21.6° |
| 4 | 398 ft | 163 ft | 22.2° |
| 6 | 405 ft | 164 ft | 22.0° |
Is Section 653 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 201 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff against Mississippi State. By row band: front third 198 min, middle 194 min, top 208 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| vs Mississippi State Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 11:00 am | 201 min shade not during the game |
| vs Alabama Sat Nov 7, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 128 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 | 137 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 653?
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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