Where is Section 121A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

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

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 121A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 121A 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 170 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 188 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 121A, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 121A, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 121A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 121A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 121A, Row 37, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 121A, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 121A?

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

Is Section 121A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 121A from the field?

The front row is 170 ft (51.8 m) from midfield; Row 39 is 264 ft. Eye height runs from 9 ft above the field at the front to 46 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.9° from Row 1, 6.5° from Row 20 and 9.8° from Row 39. Seats face a compass bearing of 178.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	170 ft	9 ft	2.9°	no
7	184 ft	12 ft	3.9°	no
13	199 ft	17 ft	5.0°	no
19	214 ft	23 ft	6.2°	no
25	229 ft	30 ft	7.4°	no
31	244 ft	37 ft	8.7°	no
37	260 ft	45 ft	9.9°	no
39	264 ft	46 ft	9.8°	no

Is Section 121A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 188 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 188 min, middle 192 min, top 182 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	11 min shade 4:40 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	188 min shade 3:40 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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