Where is Section 124A 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 124A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 124A 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 180 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 214 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 124A, Row 20, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 124A, Row 20. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 124A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 124A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 124A, Row 37, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 124A, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 124A?

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

Is Section 124A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 124A from the field?

The front row is 180 ft (54.8 m) from midfield; Row 39 is 272 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 46 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.3° from Row 1, 6.0° from Row 20 and 9.6° from Row 39. Seats face a compass bearing of 178.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	180 ft	7 ft	2.3°	no
7	193 ft	11 ft	3.3°	no
13	207 ft	16 ft	4.5°	no
19	222 ft	22 ft	5.7°	no
25	237 ft	28 ft	6.7°	no
31	252 ft	35 ft	7.9°	no
37	267 ft	45 ft	9.5°	no
39	272 ft	46 ft	9.6°	no

Is Section 124A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 214 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 205 min, middle 216 min, top 219 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	43 min shade 5:10 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	214 min shade not during the game
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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