Where is Section 118A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 100 level, west end, near the north west corner, on the USC side of the field.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 118A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 118A is in the 100 level, west end, near the north west corner of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the USC side of the field. Its rows run 1-38, 39 (39 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 262 ft from midfield and Row 39 sits 45 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland, a seat here gets about 139 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 118A, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 118A, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 118A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 118A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 118A, Row 37, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 118A, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 118A?

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

Is Section 118A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 118A from the field?

The front row is 262 ft (79.8 m) from midfield; Row 39 is 365 ft. Eye height runs from 10 ft above the field at the front to 45 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.1° from Row 1, 4.4° from Row 20 and 7.0° from Row 39. Seats face a compass bearing of 120.0°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	262 ft	10 ft	2.1°	no
7	278 ft	12 ft	2.6°	no
13	294 ft	17 ft	3.4°	no
19	311 ft	22 ft	4.0°	no
25	327 ft	29 ft	5.1°	no
31	343 ft	35 ft	5.8°	no
37	360 ft	44 ft	6.9°	no
39	365 ft	45 ft	7.0°	no

Is Section 118A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 139 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 156 min, middle 140 min, top 121 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	139 min shade 2:50 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	9:00 am	220 min shade not during the game
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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