Where is Section 122A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

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

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 122A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 122A 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 147 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 201 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 122A, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 122A, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 122A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 122A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 122A, Row 37, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 122A, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 122A?

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

Is Section 122A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 122A from the field?

The front row is 147 ft (44.7 m) from midfield; Row 39 is 251 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 3.0° from Row 1, 6.5° from Row 20 and 10.3° from Row 39. Seats face a compass bearing of 178.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	147 ft	8 ft	3.0°	no
7	163 ft	13 ft	4.5°	no
13	179 ft	16 ft	5.0°	no
19	196 ft	21 ft	6.2°	no
25	213 ft	28 ft	7.4°	no
31	229 ft	35 ft	8.6°	no
37	245 ft	44 ft	10.2°	no
39	251 ft	46 ft	10.3°	no

Is Section 122A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 201 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 199 min, middle 204 min, top 199 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	23 min shade 4:50 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	201 min shade 3:50 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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