Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge)

Capacity: 102,321

Home Teams: LSU Tigers (NCAA College Football)

Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge) Events

Located in the historic state capital of Baton Rouge on the Louisiana State University (LSU) campus, Tiger Stadium has been home to the LSU Tigers football team since 1924, meaning that it will celebrate its centennial this coming season. With a capacity in excess of 100,000, Tiger Stadium is also the fifth largest stadium in the United States and seventh largest in the world. Incredibly, the stadium once boasted a permanent population, containing student dormitories under its stands from the 1930 into the 1990s. One assumes that these must have been vacated during games as the noise from above would have been seismic! Over the years in Tiger Stadium, the Tigers football team has given their huge crowds plenty to cheer about, with 8 national titles (4 claimed, 4 unclaimed), 16 conference titles, and 31 Bowl victories (for a Bowl record of 31-24-1). The Tigers boast an overall all-time record of 806-434-47 which, heading into the 2024 season, puts the team 17th among all college football teams in America in terms of both total wins (806) and winning percentage (.645). Tiger Stadium has been described by opposing coaches and players, as well as media outlets such as ESPN, as the worst place for an opposing team to visit due to the noise and atmosphere generated by the fans in the stadium. Such is this home advantage multiplied by night games under the lights that it has actually caused friction amongst LSU administrators, who want the games at night to maximize their chance of winning, but are tempted to hold games during the day to receive more money from television coverage. Tailgating often begins on Thursdays in Baton Rouge if there is a game on Saturday, with many fans returning to the same exact spot each time, game after game, year after year, to catch up with old friends. Fans line Victory Hill to watch players, coaches, cheerleaders, and a caged Mike the Tiger (mascot) make their way into the stadium, following them inside hours later to get ready for kickoff. After the marching band puts on a spectacular show, the team takes the field, and fans begin belting out locally inspired Cajun chants like “Geaux Tigers” and “Hot Boudin.” When the Tigers win at home, which they often do, the north end of the stadium is illuminated in a brilliant Victory Gold display. As well as Tigers games, Tiger Stadium has also hosted high school football championships and political events, as well as the Bayou Country Superfest music festival. Large scale concerts are held in the stadium from time to time, including a Garth Brooks concert that attracted over 100,000 fans. For visitors who turn up to Tiger Stadium hungry, there are plenty of tempting treats available, including local flavors such as Cajun bourbon chicken from Tre’s Kitchen, red bean and sausage po’boys from Bon File Creole Café, and Leroy’s Lips Smack’n Lemonade, along with tasty craft beer. For Tigers merchandise, head to any kiosk or shop inside Tiger Stadium or around campus. 

Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge) Seating Chart

Tiger Stadium is a colossal venue with a huge range of different seating options for fans to choose from. Premium seating areas such as Skyline Club Seats or luxury boxes offer the most comfortable seats coupled with five-star service and amenities overlooking fantastic views of the on-field action. For those who want to get right into the thick of one of the most powerful crowds in American college football, there is plenty of general admission seating throughout the rest of the stadium. Head to our TicketX listings to find all the most affordable tickets to LSU Tigers games or other events held at Tiger Stadium. You can compare prices and locations for different seating options using our handy seating chart.

Getting to Tiger Stadium (Transportation and Parking)

Visitors can access Tiger Stadium via public transportation or driving their own vehicle. 

Getting to Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge) via public transportation

While some local Baton Rouge buses do run near Tiger Stadium, a safer and more convenient option is probably to catch one of the Touchdown TRAX shuttles that runs to and from the stadium all day ($10 round trip). Check out the Touchdown TRAX website for full details including schedules, tickets, and routes. Depending on your location, it might be possible to walk or cycle to the game, but seek local advice regarding safety before you do. A taxi or ride-share is a decent fall-back option. 

Getting to Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge) by car

Driving your own vehicle to Tiger Stadium on game day is also possible, but do keep in mind that over 100,000 fans may be trying to drive through Baton Rouge to get to the stadium too. Plan your route before you go and arrive very early (why not come the night before for some of the best tailgating in America?). Visit the LSU Tigers website for excellent maps and driving directions. 

Does Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge) have on-site parking?

Most parking adjacent to Tiger Stadium is reserved for season ticket holders or special donors.  Other parking lots are available around campus or the city of Baton Rouge, with shuttles available from some of the more distant spots. Head to the LSU Tigers website to learn more about your parking options. It is highly recommended that you purchase parking in advance, which can be done via the Tigers website. 

How much does Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge) parking cost?

Parking varies by location and the nature of the game being played (or event at the stadium) but expect to pay between $20-40. Factor in the cost of a shuttle ($10) if parking further away. The LSU Tigers website has information on parking prices as well as links to pages where you can reserve parking in advance (recommended).