Highland Road and the LSU north gateVisiting fans pick this
20 min by walk. About a mile from Tiger Stadium, with The Chimes, Louie's Cafe and the first Raising Cane's on the block.
Garrett Thibodeaux, Google Maps
Downtown Baton RougeVisiting fans pick this
drive. Near the State Capitol and the river, and the closest base to BTR airport.
Around the stadium
From a specialist guide
Highland Road at the north gate of campus, about a mile from the stadium: The Chimes, the original Raising Cane's, Louie's Cafe and Highland Coffees sit side by side.
Map of the area
Tap a pin to see the place.
Getting to Tiger Stadium (LA)
From Baton Rouge
From a specialist guide
BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, 4 miles north of downtown Baton Rouge, with flights from Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and Washington National.
On game day
Checked at the source
Free game-day lots. Walk to Tiger Stadium. Tiger Trails campus buses to LSU campus.
Parking and tailgating at Tiger Stadium (LA)
Tailgating
Checked at the source
The Parade Ground is the big open lawn packed with tailgaters. Fans also set up around the Greek Amphitheater, the campus mounds and Touchdown Village. Tailgate setup on interior campus starts after 4:30 PM on the Friday before the game. Exterior campus opens after 5 PM Thursday. All gear must be gone by noon Sunday. No tent stakes: weigh tents down. Tents can't sit in traffic lanes, sidewalks or landscaped beds, and can't save parking spaces. Grills can be up to the size of a 55-gallon drum and must stay 10 feet from buildings with a fire extinguisher nearby. LSU strongly discourages glass at tailgates. Music goes off at midnight Friday and 2 AM after the game. Motor homes park in Touchdown Village 1, Lot 401, Lots 408 and 409 by Alex Box Stadium, and Lot 413 on River Road. Lot 413 opens 5 PM Thursday, 408 and 409 at 9 AM Friday, 401 and Touchdown Village at 5 PM Friday. Buy permits at LSUtix.net. Leave by noon the day after the game. The Fan Zone across from Tiger Stadium opens five hours before kickoff with food trucks and live music.
Game day at Tiger Stadium (LA)
Getting in
Checked at the source
Bag policy: Clear tote bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a one-gallon clear freezer bag, or a small clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Re-entry: No re-entry. Leaving the stadium means you need a new, unused ticket to return.
Touring the stadium
From a specialist guide
Mike VII lives in a 15,000 square foot habitat between Tiger Stadium and the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. It is open to visitors year round and free to see.
After the final whistle
Checked at the source
Each parking zone has a set exit route after the game. LSU runs a custom Waze game-day map with live postgame routes, so load it before you leave your lot.
One thing to avoid
From a specialist guide
Don't bring an umbrella, a noisemaker or a bag bigger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Tiger Stadium is also a no re-entry venue: once you leave, you need a new ticket to get back in.
Food and drink at Tiger Stadium (LA)
Bars near the stadium
Checked at the source
Stephanie Reed, Google Maps
The Chimes
3357 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Restaurant and taproom with one of the biggest beer and liquor lists in town and a Louisiana seafood menu, known for chargrilled oysters.
Away fans: an LSU institution that also draws visitors; a good first stop for away fans.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Burbank Restaurant, Google Maps
Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar, Burbank
3838 Burbank Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
The original Walk-On's sits so close that from the outdoor patio you can hear the stadium on game day.
Away fans: big sports bar crowd, mostly LSU, with room for everyone.
Pastime Restaurant, Google Maps
Pastime Restaurant & Lounge
252 South Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Running for about seventy years, Pastime serves pizza, sandwiches and cold beer in a casual room.
Away fans: old neighborhood bar and pizza spot; relaxed for visitors.
Things to do around Tiger Stadium (LA)
Listed in the order they happen on game day. Each one earns points.
Photo50 points
Louisiana State Capitol observation deck
The tower stands 34 stories and 450 feet tall, with a 27th floor deck looking out over the city and the Mississippi River. Huey Long, who built it, was shot inside.
Free. The day before
Landmark50 points
The LSU Campus Mounds
These two Native American earthen mounds stand 20 feet tall and were built thousands of years before Egypt's pyramids. Tailgaters set up all around them on game day.
Free. 5 hours before kickoff
Landmark75 points
Visit Mike the Tiger
LSU's live tiger, Mike VII, lives in a 15,000 square foot habitat with a waterfall and stream right next to Tiger Stadium.
Free. 4 hours before kickoff
Ritual100 points
March Down Victory Hill
An hour and a half before kickoff, the team, the Golden Girls and the Golden Band from Tigerland march from the Greek Amphitheater down to Tiger Stadium. It is one of the oldest pregame traditions in college football.
Free. 1 hour 40 minutes before kickoff
Seats and views at Tiger Stadium (LA)
Where each part of the stadium sits, and what you see from it.
Lower bowl100 to 106West Stadium Club101 to 111, 201 to 211 and 308 to 311 on the west side, below the press boxUpper decks510 to 568 and 610 to 658Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.
