Where is Section 109A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 100 level, visitors' sideline (south), on the visitors' side.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 109A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 109A is in the 100 level, visitors' sideline (south) of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the visitors' side. Its rows run 1-38, 39 (39 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 215 ft from midfield and Row 39 sits 46 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland, a seat here gets about 4 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 109A, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 109A, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 109A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 109A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 109A, Row 37, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 109A, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 109A?

39 rows: 1-38, 39. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 109A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 109A from the field?

The front row is 215 ft (65.4 m) from midfield; Row 39 is 294 ft. Eye height runs from 8 ft above the field at the front to 46 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.0° from Row 1, 5.3° from Row 20 and 8.9° from Row 39. Seats face a compass bearing of 5.6°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	215 ft	8 ft	2.0°	no
7	225 ft	11 ft	2.8°	no
13	237 ft	16 ft	3.9°	no
19	249 ft	22 ft	5.1°	no
25	262 ft	28 ft	6.1°	no
31	276 ft	35 ft	7.3°	no
37	289 ft	46 ft	9.0°	no
39	294 ft	46 ft	8.9°	no

Is Section 109A in the sun or shade?

Mostly shaded: about 4 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 10 min, middle 0 min, top 0 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	4 min shade at kickoff
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	9:00 am	0 min shade at kickoff
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

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