Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 12: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 12 is in the north end zone, near the corner of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, on the Sooners side of the field. Its rows run 31-72 (42 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 296 ft from midfield and Row 72 sits 60 ft above the field. At an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina, a seat here gets about 220 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 12?
42 rows: 31-72. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Rows are numbered from the front of the stand, so gaps in the list are open space or a walkway.
Is Section 12 covered?
No. Every row is open to the sky. Umbrellas are banned at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, so bring a rain jacket or poncho.
How far is Section 12 from the field?
The front row is 296 ft (90.3 m) from midfield; Row 72 is 367 ft. Eye height runs from 27 ft above the field at the front to 60 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 5.1° from Row 31, 7.3° from Row 52 and 9.2° from Row 72. Seats face a compass bearing of 125.2°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 296 ft | 27 ft | 5.1° | no |
| 37 | 306 ft | 31 ft | 5.9° | no |
| 43 | 317 ft | 35 ft | 6.3° | no |
| 49 | 327 ft | 40 ft | 6.9° | no |
| 55 | 338 ft | 45 ft | 7.6° | no |
| 61 | 348 ft | 51 ft | 8.2° | no |
| 67 | 359 ft | 55 ft | 8.8° | no |
| 72 | 367 ft | 60 ft | 9.2° | no |
Is Section 12 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 220 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 220 min, top 220 min. Every remaining home game and possible kickoff time:
| Game | Kickoff | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma vs Kentucky Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 6:30 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 11:00 am | 220 min shade not during the game |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 86 min shade 3:50 pm |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs Ole Miss Sat Nov 14, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 13 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 11:00 am | 206 min shade 2:30 pm |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 9 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 6:00 pm | 0 min shade at kickoff |
Which gate should I use for Section 12?
The gate printed on your ticket; all gates open 2 hours before kickoff. There is no re-entry. Guest service kiosks are at Gates 1, 5, 7 and 12, the 2nd level south end zone by Sections 36 and 50, and the east and west upper decks.
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