There's no denying that Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge is one of the most iconic venues in all of college football. The historic stadium is 5th in the country with a total capacity of 102,321, and is arguably the toughest place to play in the nation. LSU went 6-1 at home this past season, moving their all-time record at Death Valley to 463-158-18, which is good for a winning percentage of .733.
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As Lane Kiffin prepares for his first season on the sidelines at Tiger Stadium, the 102-year old college football cathedral is preparing to undergo a substantial renovation over the summer. But the renovation won't have anything to do with adding capacity or creating larger concourses.
AT&T announces significant investment in Tiger Stadium connectivity upgrade
On Thursday, it was announced that AT&T is investing $45 million to upgrade its network inside Tiger Stadium. The project is being done in order to upgrade cell service for fans, staff, and first responders one game days and during concerts.
Big news for Tiger Nation! @ATT is investing $45 million to upgrade its network inside Tiger Stadium before the 2026 @LSUfootball season.
— Governor Jeff Landry (@LAGovJeffLandry) February 26, 2026
When you have over 100,000 people in one place, you need service that works!
Thank you to LSU President Wade Rousse and AT&T President… pic.twitter.com/mgKBreIQl3
With over 100,000 fans in attendance for each home game, AT&T and LSU are looking to improve the fan experience by keeping fans connected throughout their time at Death Valley. The $45 million investment covers the acquisition and installation of a distributed antenna system (ADS) throughout Tiger Stadium.
The antennas will be strategically placed throughout Tiger Stadium in order to boost and distribute wireless connections throughout the stadium. The renovations are expected to be completed in time for the beginning of the 2026 season.
The Tigers have a total of seven home games on the regular season schedule for 2026, beginning with the season opener against the Clemson Tigers on September 5. Other upcoming home games include matchups against Louisiana Tech on September 12, Texas A&M on September 26, McNeese on October 3, Mississippi State on October 17, Alabama on November 7, and Texas on November 14.