Where is Section 218A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 200 level, west end, near the north west corner, on the USC side of the field, behind Section 118b.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 218A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 218A is in the 200 level, west end, near the north west corner of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the USC side of the field, behind Section 118b. Its rows run 1-21 (21 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 365 ft from midfield and Row 21 sits 75 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland, a seat here gets about 123 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 218A, Row 11, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 218A, Row 11. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 218A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 218A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 218A, Row 19, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 218A, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 218A?

21 rows: 1-21. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 218A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 218A from the field?

The front row is 365 ft (111.3 m) from midfield; Row 21 is 422 ft. Eye height runs from 47 ft above the field at the front to 75 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 7.3° from Row 1, 8.7° from Row 11 and 10.1° from Row 21. Seats face a compass bearing of 126.5°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	365 ft	47 ft	7.3°	no
4	374 ft	50 ft	7.7°	no
7	382 ft	56 ft	8.3°	no
10	391 ft	60 ft	8.8°	no
13	399 ft	64 ft	9.1°	no
16	407 ft	69 ft	9.6°	no
19	416 ft	73 ft	9.9°	no
21	422 ft	75 ft	10.1°	no

Is Section 218A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 123 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 123 min, middle 123 min, top 123 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	1 min shade at kickoff
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	123 min shade 2:30 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

Next door: LA Memorial Coliseum Section 217 · LA Memorial Coliseum Section 218b

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