Baton Rouge City Guide

A neutral fan guide to game weekends in Baton Rouge, home of LSU.

Getting There

  • Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is north of the city. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International is east on I-10.

The Stadium and Campus

Tiger Stadium is on the LSU campus, just south of downtown Baton Rouge.

Game Day Parking

  • Check lsusports.net for official gameday parking and shuttle information.

Where to Stay

  • Downtown Baton Rouge.
  • Areas near campus and along Perkins Road and College Drive.

Food and Drink

  • Louie’s Cafe on Lake Street. Open 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., good for an early breakfast before the game.
  • Mike Anderson’s on West Lee Drive for seafood.
  • Walk-On’s on Burbank Drive, which takes table reservations on game days.
  • The Chimes, a game day hub open until midnight.

On a Non-Game Day

  • Walk the LSU campus and visit downtown Baton Rouge.

LSU Team Page

Schedule, results and more for LSU.

Sources: Mike Anderson’s; LSU Reveille watch guide; Visit Baton Rouge; SEC facilities list (Wikipedia). Checked Oct. 28, 2026. Hours change, so call ahead.

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