Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 42: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 42 is in the south end zone of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, South Champions Club seats in Rows A to Z, AA. Its rows run 1-40, J-Z, AA (58 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 218 ft from midfield and Row AA sits 49 ft above the field. At an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina, a seat here gets about 60 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 42?
58 rows: 1-40, J-Z, AA. Row list from rateyourseats.com.
Is Section 42 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 42 from the field?
The front row is 218 ft (66.5 m) from midfield; Row AA is 344 ft. Eye height runs from 7 ft above the field at the front to 49 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 1.8° from Row 1, 4.4° from Row 30 and 8.1° from Row AA. Seats face a compass bearing of 355.7°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 218 ft | 7 ft | 1.8° | no |
| 7 | 231 ft | 9 ft | 2.1° | no |
| 13 | 244 ft | 10 ft | 2.3° | no |
| 19 | 258 ft | 14 ft | 3.2° | no |
| 25 | 271 ft | 18 ft | 3.8° | no |
| 31 | 284 ft | 22 ft | 4.4° | no |
| 37 | 297 ft | 29 ft | 5.5° | no |
| L | 310 ft | 35 ft | 6.4° | no |
| R | 323 ft | 41 ft | 7.2° | no |
| X | 337 ft | 47 ft | 7.9° | no |
| AA | 344 ft | 49 ft | 8.1° | no |
Is Section 42 in the sun or shade?
Mostly shaded: about 60 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina. By row band: front third 140 min, middle 44 min, top 0 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 | 60 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 6 min shade at kickoff |
| 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 | 0 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 11:00 am | 15 min shade at kickoff |
| Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 0 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 42?
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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