Where is Section 126 at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 100 level, peristyle end (east), near the north east corner, on the USC side of the field, in the student section.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 126: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 126 is in the 100 level, peristyle end (east), near the north east corner of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the USC side of the field, in the student section. Its rows run 15-42, 43 (29 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 306 ft from midfield and Row 43 sits 44 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland, a seat here gets about 220 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 126, Row 29, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 126, Row 29. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 126, Row 17, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 126, Row 17. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 126, Row 41, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 126, Row 41. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 126?

29 rows: 15-42, 43. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 126 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 126 from the field?

The front row is 306 ft (93.3 m) from midfield; Row 43 is 368 ft. Eye height runs from 19 ft above the field at the front to 44 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 3.6° from Row 15, 5.1° from Row 29 and 6.8° from Row 43. Seats face a compass bearing of 225.1°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
15	306 ft	19 ft	3.6°	no
18	313 ft	22 ft	4.0°	no
21	319 ft	24 ft	4.3°	no
24	326 ft	27 ft	4.7°	no
27	332 ft	29 ft	4.9°	no
30	339 ft	31 ft	5.1°	no
33	346 ft	33 ft	5.5°	no
36	352 ft	36 ft	5.8°	no
39	359 ft	39 ft	6.2°	no
42	366 ft	41 ft	6.5°	no
43	368 ft	44 ft	6.8°	no

Is Section 126 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 220 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 220 min, top 220 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	62 min shade 5:30 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	220 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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