Best seats at California Memorial Stadium: closest, shadiest, covered and highest

Closest to the field: Section GG, front row 125 ft from midfield. Shadiest for day games: Section E, 0 minutes of direct sun per game on average. Every pick below is measured, not rated: front-row distance and row heights from USGS lidar of the stadium, sun minutes from NOAA sun positions. Tap a section for its rows and seat views.

Which California Memorial Stadium seats are closest to the field?

Section GG, front row 125 ft from midfield. Distances run from each section's front row to midfield, measured from USGS lidar of the stadium.

Which California Memorial Stadium seats are in the shade for day games?

Section E, 0 minutes of direct sun per game on average across the 2 day-game starts we model (12:30 pm on Nov 21, Nov 28). Sun minutes are per seat over the whole game, from the stadium's lidar shape and NOAA sun positions, averaged over the section's rows.

Which California Memorial Stadium seats get the most sun?

Section VV, 214 minutes of direct sun per game on average across the same day games. Sit here for warmth on a cold day; bring sunscreen and a hat in summer.

Which California Memorial Stadium seats are covered from rain?

No section is fully covered; in Section E you are under the deck above from Row 49. 10 sections have at least some covered rows. Covered rows also stay out of direct sun.

Where are the highest seats at California Memorial Stadium?

Section BB, top row 81 ft above the field. High rows show plays develop and the whole field at once; they are also the furthest from the action.

Related: California Memorial Stadium seat views · all sections with rows · club seats and suites.