Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 26: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 26 is on the east (visitors) side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, on the visitors' side, part of the OU student section. Its rows run 1-10, 10A, 11-72 (73 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 208 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 202 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 26?
73 rows: 1-10, 10A, 11-72. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 26 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 26 from the field?
The front row is 208 ft (63.4 m) from midfield; Row 72 is 334 ft. Eye height runs from 6 ft above the field at the front to 60 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.7° from Row 1, 5.5° from Row 36 and 10.1° from Row 72. Seats face a compass bearing of 257.1°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 208 ft | 6 ft | 1.7° | no |
| 7 | 217 ft | 7 ft | 1.7° | no |
| 12 | 226 ft | 10 ft | 2.5° | no |
| 18 | 236 ft | 13 ft | 3.3° | no |
| 24 | 246 ft | 20 ft | 4.7° | no |
| 30 | 256 ft | 22 ft | 4.8° | no |
| 36 | 267 ft | 26 ft | 5.5° | no |
| 42 | 278 ft | 30 ft | 6.1° | no |
| 48 | 289 ft | 35 ft | 6.9° | no |
| 54 | 300 ft | 41 ft | 7.7° | no |
| 60 | 311 ft | 47 ft | 8.5° | no |
| 66 | 323 ft | 53 ft | 9.4° | no |
| 72 | 334 ft | 60 ft | 10.1° | no |
Is Section 26 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 202 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 218 min, top 170 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 | 202 min shade not during the game |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 168 min shade 5:20 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 | 118 min shade 4:30 pm |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 11:00 am | 214 min shade not during the game |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 116 min shade 4:30 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 26?
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.
What is near Section 26?
There is a Water Monster refill station. Locations from the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium A-Z guide.
Next door: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 25 · Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 27
Planning the day: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium seating chart with sun and shade · Oklahoma Memorial Stadium clear bag policy · OU student section and sun · how the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium data is measured.