Where is Section 103A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 100 level, peristyle end (east), near the south east corner, on the visitors' side.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 103A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 103A is in the 100 level, peristyle end (east), near the south east corner of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the visitors' side. Its rows run 1-40 (40 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 248 ft from midfield and Row 40 sits 48 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland, a seat here gets about 5 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 103A, Row 21, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 103A, Row 21. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 103A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 103A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 103A, Row 38, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 103A, Row 38. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 103A?

40 rows: 1-40. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 103A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 103A from the field?

The front row is 248 ft (75.6 m) from midfield; Row 40 is 335 ft. Eye height runs from 12 ft above the field at the front to 48 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.8° from Row 1, 5.2° from Row 21 and 8.1° from Row 40. Seats face a compass bearing of 336.2°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	248 ft	12 ft	2.8°	no
7	261 ft	15 ft	3.3°	no
13	274 ft	20 ft	4.2°	no
19	287 ft	25 ft	5.0°	no
25	301 ft	31 ft	5.9°	no
31	314 ft	37 ft	6.7°	no
37	328 ft	43 ft	7.5°	no
40	335 ft	48 ft	8.1°	no

Is Section 103A in the sun or shade?

Mostly shaded: about 5 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 0 min, middle 0 min, top 14 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	0 min shade at kickoff
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	5 min shade at kickoff
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	9:00 am	158 min shade 12:20 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	4:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	7:30 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Next door: LA Memorial Coliseum Section 102 · LA Memorial Coliseum Section 103b

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