Where is Section 317 at LA Memorial Coliseum?

In the 300 level, west end, near the north west corner, on the USC side of the field, behind Sections 118a and 217.

LA Memorial Coliseum Section 317: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 317 is in the 300 level, west end, near the north west corner of LA Memorial Coliseum, on the USC side of the field, behind Sections 118a and 217. Its rows run 1-25 (25 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 434 ft from midfield and Row 25 sits 118 ft above the field. At a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland, a seat here gets about 116 minutes of direct sun.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 317, Row 13, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 317, Row 13. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 317, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 317, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from LA Memorial Coliseum Section 317, Row 23, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 317, Row 23. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

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How many rows are in Section 317?

25 rows: 1-25. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 317 covered?

No. Every row is open to the sky.

How far is Section 317 from the field?

The front row is 434 ft (132.4 m) from midfield; Row 25 is 500 ft. Eye height runs from 78 ft above the field at the front to 118 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 10.2° from Row 1, 11.7° from Row 13 and 13.3° from Row 25. Seats face a compass bearing of 117.0°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	434 ft	78 ft	10.2°	no
4	443 ft	83 ft	10.6°	no
7	451 ft	89 ft	11.1°	no
10	459 ft	93 ft	11.4°	no
13	468 ft	97 ft	11.7°	no
16	476 ft	101 ft	12.0°	no
19	484 ft	109 ft	12.7°	no
22	492 ft	113 ft	12.9°	no
25	500 ft	118 ft	13.3°	no

Is Section 317 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 116 minutes of direct sun at a 12:30 pm kickoff for USC vs Maryland. By row band: front third 109 min, middle 118 min, top 119 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:

Game	Kickoff	Sun
USC vs Ohio State Sat Oct 31, 2026	4:30 pm (announced)	7 min shade at kickoff
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	12:30 pm	116 min shade 2:20 pm
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	9:00 am	218 min shade not during the game
USC vs Maryland Sat Nov 21, 2026	4:30 pm	1 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 316 · LA Memorial Coliseum Section 318

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