Where is Section 123A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

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

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 123A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 123A is in the 100 level, USC sideline (north) of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the USC side of the field, in the student section. Its rows run 1-38, 39 (39 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 152 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 210 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 123A, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 123A, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 123A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 123A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 123A, Row 37, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 123A, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 123A?

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

Is Section 123A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 123A from the field?

The front row is 152 ft (46.2 m) from midfield; Row 39 is 256 ft. Eye height runs from 8 ft above the field at the front to 45 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.9° from Row 1, 6.6° from Row 20 and 10.0° from Row 39. Seats face a compass bearing of 178.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	152 ft	8 ft	2.9°	no
7	168 ft	11 ft	3.8°	no
13	184 ft	17 ft	5.2°	no
19	201 ft	22 ft	6.3°	no
25	217 ft	29 ft	7.5°	no
31	234 ft	35 ft	8.5°	no
37	251 ft	45 ft	10.1°	no
39	256 ft	45 ft	10.0°	no

Is Section 123A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 210 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 204 min, middle 209 min, top 215 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	34 min shade 5:00 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	210 min shade 4:00 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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