Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 49: view from your seat, rows and shade
Section 49 is in the south end zone, near the corner of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, on the Sooners side of the field. Its rows run 42-60 (19 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 320 ft from midfield and Row 60 sits 48 ft above the field. At an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina, a seat here gets about 75 minutes of direct sun.



How many rows are in Section 49?
19 rows: 42-60. Row list from rateyourseats.com. Rows are numbered from the front of the stand, so gaps in the list are open space or a walkway.
Is Section 49 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 49 from the field?
The front row is 320 ft (97.5 m) from midfield; Row 60 is 356 ft. Eye height runs from 32 ft above the field at the front to 48 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 5.7° from Row 42, 6.6° from Row 51 and 7.6° from Row 60. Seats face a compass bearing of 37.2°.
| Row | To midfield | Eye height | Angle down | Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 320 ft | 32 ft | 5.7° | no |
| 45 | 326 ft | 35 ft | 6.1° | no |
| 48 | 332 ft | 36 ft | 6.3° | no |
| 51 | 338 ft | 39 ft | 6.6° | no |
| 54 | 344 ft | 42 ft | 6.9° | no |
| 57 | 350 ft | 44 ft | 7.1° | no |
| 60 | 356 ft | 48 ft | 7.6° | no |
Is Section 49 in the sun or shade?
Part sun: about 75 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina. By row band: front third 122 min, middle 88 min, top 14 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 | 75 min shade 2:30 pm |
| Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 2:30 pm | 23 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 | 40 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 49?
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 48 · Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 50
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