LA Memorial Coliseum seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum holds 77,500 fans in one continuous bowl: the 100, 200 and 300 levels are bands of the same rake, from the field wall to the rim. The field runs east to west. The open east end is the peristyle; the south side carries the press and suite tower. USC is on the north sideline and the students sit in Sections 123 to 127 and 225 to 227. This guide models 110 seating sections from lidar.
| Capacity | 77,500 |
|---|---|
| Sections modelled | 110: 100 level (100 to 132), 200 level (200 to 228), 300 level (300 to 328) |
| Opened | 1923 |
| USC sideline | North side (the official venue map labels it USC SIDELINE, lacoliseum.com) |
| Students | Sections 123 to 127 and 225 to 227; enter at Gate 28 (usctrojans.com) |
| Covered rows | Only the very back rows of a few south side sections, under the press tower (measured from lidar). Every other seat is open to the sky. |
| Location | 3911 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA |
Which side of the Coliseum is in the shade?
Sit on the visitors' sideline (south) for shade; the USC sideline (north) gets the most sun. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for USC vs Maryland if kickoff is 12:30 pm: 300 level north 217 min, 200 level north 202 min, 100 level north 198 min, 200 level east 175 min, 100 level east 156 min, 300 level east 141 min, 100 level west 99 min, 200 level west 88 min, 300 level west 82 min, 100 level south 0 min, 200 level south 0 min.
Shadiest seats for the next game: USC vs Maryland, Sat Nov 21, 2026
If kickoff is 12:30 pm PT: shadiest Section 103B, Section 104A, Section 104B, Section 105A, Section 105B, sunniest Section 327, Section 326, Section 325, Section 324, Section 323. USC vs Maryland sun map.
Sunniest sections for every remaining USC home game
| Game | Kickoff | Sunniest sections |
|---|---|---|
| USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 4:30 pm (announced) | Section 328A (82 min), Section 323 (76 min), Section 227 (75 min) |
| USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 12:30 pm | Section 327 (220 min), Section 326 (220 min), Section 325 (220 min) |
| USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 9:00 am | Section 325 (220 min), Section 324 (220 min), Section 323 (220 min) |
| USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 4:30 pm | Section 327 (9 min), Section 326 (6 min), Section 328A (4 min) |
| USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 7:30 pm | none (after sunset) |
Kickoff times in Pacific Time. Neither remaining kickoff is announced yet, so each Big Ten window is shown.
Will the Olympic track change USC seats in 2026?
No. The LA28 track deck, about 11 feet above the field and covering the first 14 rows, is built after USC's last home game of the 2027 season. Sources: the Los Angeles Times (27 June 2024) and The Sports Examiner (6 October 2025).
Before you go
- Bags: a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a hand-sized clutch. No umbrellas. Coliseum bag policy.
- Water: up to 2 factory-sealed plastic bottles of 17 oz or less per person.
- Sunscreen: lotion in a marked plastic tube, in your clear bag; no aerosols. Free sunscreen at guest experience points.
- Paying: the Coliseum is cashless.
- Getting there: Metro E Line to Expo/Vermont or Expo/USC, or $50 campus parking. Parking, Metro and tailgating.