Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 4: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 4 is on the west (Sooners) side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, on the Sooners side of the field, Santee Lounge seats in Rows 59 to 71. Its rows run 1-10, 10A, 11-71, 72-77 (78 rows), Rows 59 and up under cover. The front row is 123 ft from midfield and Row 77 sits 56 ft above the field. At an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina, a seat here gets about 163 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 4?
78 rows: 1-10, 10A, 11-71, 72-77. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 4 covered?
Partly. Rows 59 and up are under the deck above; rows in front of Row 59 are open. 19 of 78 rows are covered. Cover row from rateyourseats.com. Umbrellas are banned in the stadium.
How far is Section 4 from the field?
The front row is 123 ft (37.5 m) from midfield; Row 77 is 273 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 3.2° from Row 1, 8.4° from Row 39 and 11.6° from Row 77. Seats face a compass bearing of 90.4°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123 ft | 7 ft | 3.2° | no |
| 7 | 134 ft | 8 ft | 3.4° | no |
| 12 | 145 ft | 10 ft | 4.2° | no |
| 18 | 156 ft | 14 ft | 5.2° | no |
| 24 | 167 ft | 18 ft | 6.2° | no |
| 30 | 179 ft | 22 ft | 6.8° | no |
| 36 | 191 ft | 27 ft | 8.0° | no |
| 42 | 202 ft | 32 ft | 9.0° | no |
| 48 | 214 ft | 36 ft | 9.5° | no |
| 54 | 226 ft | 42 ft | 10.4° | no |
| 60 | 238 ft | 45 ft | 10.7° | yes |
| 66 | 250 ft | 49 ft | 11.0° | yes |
| 72 | 262 ft | 52 ft | 11.3° | yes |
| 77 | 273 ft | 56 ft | 11.6° | yes |
Is Section 4 in the sun or shade?
Mostly sunny: about 163 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 50 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 | 163 min shade not during the game |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 56 min shade 3:40 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 | 15 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 11:00 am | 149 min shade 2:30 pm |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 14 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 4?
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 3 · Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 5
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.