Where is Section 221A at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 200 level, USC sideline (north), on the USC side of the field, behind Section 121a.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 221A: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 221A is in the 200 level, USC sideline (north) of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the USC side of the field, behind Section 121a. Its rows run 1-21 (21 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 268 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 191 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 221A, Row 11, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 221A, Row 11. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 221A, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 221A, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 221A, Row 19, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 221A, Row 19. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 221A?

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

Is Section 221A covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 221A from the field?

The front row is 268 ft (81.7 m) from midfield; Row 21 is 322 ft. Eye height runs from 53 ft above the field at the front to 75 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 11.3° from Row 1, 11.4° from Row 11 and 13.2° from Row 21. Seats face a compass bearing of 178.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	268 ft	53 ft	11.3°	no
4	276 ft	53 ft	11.0°	no
7	284 ft	55 ft	10.9°	no
10	292 ft	59 ft	11.5°	no
13	300 ft	63 ft	11.8°	no
16	308 ft	68 ft	12.3°	no
19	316 ft	71 ft	12.7°	no
21	322 ft	75 ft	13.2°	no

Is Section 221A in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 191 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 187 min, middle 190 min, top 196 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	31 min shade 5:00 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	191 min shade 3:40 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 220b · LA Memorial Coliseum Section 221b

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