Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 27: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 27 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), Rows 70 and up under cover. The front row is 201 ft from midfield and Row 72 sits 56 ft above the field. At an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina, a seat here gets about 198 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 27?
73 rows: 1-10, 10A, 11-72. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 27 covered?
Partly. Rows 70 and up are under the deck above; rows in front of Row 70 are open. 3 of 73 rows are covered. Cover row from rateyourseats.com. Umbrellas are banned in the stadium.
How far is Section 27 from the field?
The front row is 201 ft (61.2 m) from midfield; Row 72 is 306 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 56 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 2.0° from Row 1, 5.7° from Row 36 and 10.4° from Row 72. Seats face a compass bearing of 270.4°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201 ft | 7 ft | 2.0° | no |
| 7 | 207 ft | 8 ft | 2.0° | no |
| 12 | 214 ft | 10 ft | 2.6° | no |
| 18 | 222 ft | 13 ft | 3.4° | no |
| 24 | 230 ft | 20 ft | 5.1° | no |
| 30 | 239 ft | 22 ft | 5.4° | no |
| 36 | 247 ft | 25 ft | 5.7° | no |
| 42 | 257 ft | 30 ft | 6.6° | no |
| 48 | 266 ft | 35 ft | 7.5° | no |
| 54 | 276 ft | 40 ft | 8.3° | no |
| 60 | 286 ft | 46 ft | 9.2° | no |
| 66 | 296 ft | 53 ft | 10.2° | no |
| 72 | 306 ft | 56 ft | 10.4° | yes |
Is Section 27 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 198 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 219 min, top 158 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 | 198 min shade not during the game |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 166 min shade 5:30 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 | 114 min shade 4:30 pm |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 11:00 am | 208 min shade not during the game |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 110 min shade 4:20 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 27?
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.
Next door: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 26 · Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 28
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.