Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 16: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 16 is in the north end zone of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Its rows run 1-28, 29-72 (72 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 212 ft from midfield and Row 72 sits 61 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.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 16, Row 37, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 16, Row 37. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 16, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 16, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 16, Row 70, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 16, Row 70. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 16?

72 rows: 1-28, 29-72. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 16 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 16 from the field?

The front row is 212 ft (64.6 m) from midfield; Row 72 is 363 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 61 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.8° from Row 1, 5.3° from Row 37 and 9.5° from Row 72. Seats face a compass bearing of 176.2°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	212 ft	7 ft	1.8°	no
7	224 ft	7 ft	1.7°	no
13	237 ft	10 ft	2.3°	no
19	250 ft	14 ft	3.2°	no
25	262 ft	19 ft	4.2°	no
31	275 ft	22 ft	4.5°	no
37	288 ft	27 ft	5.3°	no
43	301 ft	32 ft	6.2°	no
49	313 ft	38 ft	6.9°	no
55	326 ft	43 ft	7.6°	no
61	339 ft	50 ft	8.3°	no
67	352 ft	56 ft	9.1°	no
72	363 ft	61 ft	9.5°	no

Is Section 16 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	135 min shade 4:20 pm
Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026	6:00 pm	3 min shade at kickoff
Oklahoma vs Ole Miss Sat Nov 14, 2026	2:30 pm	53 min shade 3:10 pm
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026	11:00 am	220 min shade not during the game
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026	2:30 pm	45 min shade 3:00 pm
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026	6:00 pm	0 min shade at kickoff

Which gate should I use for Section 16?

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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