Where is Section 51 at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium?

In the south end zone, near the corner, on the Sooners side of the field.

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 51: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 51 is in the south end zone, near the corner of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, on the Sooners side of the field. Its rows run 42-70 (29 rows), all open to the sky. The front row is 294 ft from midfield and Row 70 sits 49 ft above the field. At an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina, a seat here gets about 120 minutes of direct sun.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 51, Row 56, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 51, Row 56. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 51, Row 44, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 51, Row 44. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 51, Row 68, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 51, Row 68. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 51?

29 rows: 42-70. 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 51 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 51 from the field?

The front row is 294 ft (89.7 m) from midfield; Row 70 is 349 ft. Eye height runs from 22 ft above the field at the front to 49 ft at the top. You look down at the field at 4.2° from Row 42, 6.5° from Row 56 and 8.0° from Row 70. Seats face a compass bearing of 58.1°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
42	294 ft	22 ft	4.2°	no
45	300 ft	22 ft	4.1°	no
48	306 ft	31 ft	5.8°	no
51	312 ft	31 ft	5.6°	no
54	318 ft	35 ft	6.2°	no
57	323 ft	37 ft	6.5°	no
60	329 ft	40 ft	6.9°	no
63	335 ft	41 ft	7.0°	no
66	341 ft	45 ft	7.5°	no
69	347 ft	48 ft	7.8°	no
70	349 ft	49 ft	8.0°	no

Is Section 51 in the sun or shade?

Part sun: about 120 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina. By row band: front third 170 min, middle 138 min, top 53 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	120 min shade 2:20 pm
Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026	2:30 pm	19 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	72 min shade 12:40 pm
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 51?

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 50 · Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 52

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.