Where is Section 120A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 100 level, USC sideline (north), on the USC side of the field.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 120A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 120A is in the 100 level, USC sideline (north) 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 202 ft from midfield and Row 39 sits 44 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland, a seat here gets about 174 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 120A, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 120A, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 120A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 120A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 120A, Row 37, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 120A, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 120A?

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

Is Section 120A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 120A from the field?

The front row is 202 ft (61.6 m) from midfield; Row 39 is 283 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 44 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.9° from Row 1, 4.9° from Row 20 and 8.7° from Row 39. Seats face a compass bearing of 178.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	202 ft	7 ft	1.9°	no
7	214 ft	10 ft	2.8°	no
13	225 ft	14 ft	3.6°	no
19	238 ft	21 ft	5.0°	no
25	251 ft	27 ft	6.1°	no
31	265 ft	33 ft	7.2°	no
37	279 ft	41 ft	8.4°	no
39	283 ft	44 ft	8.7°	no

Is Section 120A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 174 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 179 min, middle 173 min, top 169 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	1 min shade at kickoff
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	174 min shade 3:20 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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