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Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, Louisiana
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📖About Tiger Stadium
Tiger Stadium, known as "Death Valley," is one of the most intimidating venues in college football. With a capacity of 102,321, it's the fifth-largest stadium in the NCAA. Bear Bryant famously said, "Baton Rouge happens to be the worst place in the world for a visiting team. It's like being inside a drum."
🏛️Tiger Stadium History
Origins
Opened on Thanksgiving Day 1924 with 12,000 seats for a matchup against Tulane, replacing State Field on LSU's old downtown campus. Governor Huey Long famously funded a 1930s expansion by building dormitories with stadium seating—students lived in Tiger Stadium until the late 1980s.
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Best Seats
Sections 515-517 (LSU side) or 534-536 (visitor side) offer elevated midfield views with chairbacks. Lower bowl sections 102-104 put you near the LSU bench. West sideline shades first for afternoon games. The West Stadium Club offers climate-controlled lounges and all-inclusive hospitality.
Parking Tips
Free lots include Golf Course, Gourrier South, Hayfield, and Levee Lot South (first-come, first-served). Reserved parking runs $45-$140. Use LSU's custom Waze map for real-time traffic. RVs park at Alex Box Hall of Fame Lot. Do NOT park on Nicholson Drive shoulders—you will be towed.
Game Day
Clear bag policy enforced (12" x 6" x 12" max). Maravich Center opens 5 hours early with free seating and restrooms. The Golden Band from Tigerland performs 2 hours before kickoff. Campus tailgates feature crawfish boils and jambalaya—The Chimes nearby is a 40-year gameday tradition.
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Stadium Rankings
Tiger Stadium ranks among the venues tracked on Fan Stamp as the 5th-largest and the 33rd-oldest.
🔥LSU Rivals
Saban Field at Bryant–Denny Stadium
Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Frank Broyles Field
Arkansas
Battle for the Golden Boot
Fayetteville, AR
Pat Dye Field at Jordan–Hare Stadium
Auburn
Auburn, AL
Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
Florida
Gainesville, FL
Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
Mississippi State
Mississippi State, MS
Vaught–Hemingway Stadium at Hollingsworth Field
Mississippi
Magnolia Bowl
University, MS
Kyle Field
Texas A&M
College Station, TX
Benson Field at Yulman Stadium
Tulane
Battle for the Rag
New Orleans, LA
Closest Stadiums to Tiger Stadium
A. W. Mumford Stadium
Southern Jaguars
Strawberry Stadium
Southeastern Louisiana Lions
Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium
Nicholls Colonels
Cajun Field
Louisiana
Benson Field at Yulman Stadium
Tulane
Caesars Superdome
New Orleans Saints
Frequently Asked Questions About Tiger Stadium
- What is the capacity of Tiger Stadium?
- Tiger Stadium has a seating capacity of 102,321.
- Where is Tiger Stadium located?
- Tiger Stadium is located in Baton Rouge, LA.
- What team plays at Tiger Stadium?
- Tiger Stadium is the home stadium of LSU in the SEC.
- When was Tiger Stadium built?
- Tiger Stadium opened in 1924.
- Where are the best seats at Tiger Stadium?
- Sections 515-517 (LSU side) or 534-536 (visitor side) offer elevated midfield views with chairbacks. Lower bowl sections 102-104 put you near the LSU bench. West sideline shades first for afternoon games. The West Stadium Club offers climate-controlled lounges and all-inclusive hospitality.
- What are the best parking tips for Tiger Stadium?
- Free lots include Golf Course, Gourrier South, Hayfield, and Levee Lot South (first-come, first-served). Reserved parking runs $45-$140. Use LSU's custom Waze map for real-time traffic. RVs park at Alex Box Hall of Fame Lot. Do NOT park on Nicholson Drive shoulders—you will be towed.
- What type of surface does Tiger Stadium have?
- Tiger Stadium has a grass playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Tiger Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to Tiger Stadium are A. W. Mumford Stadium (8 mi), Strawberry Stadium (43 mi), Manning Field at John L. Guidry Stadium (49 mi), Cajun Field (53 mi), Benson Field at Yulman Stadium (71 mi), Caesars Superdome (73 mi).
- Who are LSU's biggest rivals?
- LSU's rivals include Alabama, Arkansas (Battle for the Golden Boot), Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State, Mississippi (Magnolia Bowl), Texas A&M, Tulane (Battle for the Rag).
- How old is Tiger Stadium?
- Tiger Stadium opened in 1924, making it 102 years old. It ranks #33 among the oldest stadiums in the country.
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