Where is Section 8 at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium?

On the west (Sooners) side, on the Sooners side of the field, Santee Lounge seats in Rows 59 to 71.

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 8: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 8 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 165 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 164 minutes of direct sun.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 8, Row 29, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 8, Row 29. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 8, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 8, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 8, Row 56, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 8, Row 56. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 8?

78 rows: 1-10, 10A, 11-71, 72-77. Row list from rateyourseats.com.

Is Section 8 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 8 from the field?

The front row is 165 ft (50.2 m) from midfield; Row 77 is 297 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 2.5° from Row 1, 6.9° from Row 39 and 10.7° from Row 77. Seats face a compass bearing of 90.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	165 ft	7 ft	2.5°	no
7	173 ft	7 ft	2.4°	no
12	182 ft	10 ft	3.2°	no
18	191 ft	13 ft	4.1°	no
24	201 ft	19 ft	5.5°	no
30	211 ft	22 ft	6.0°	no
36	221 ft	25 ft	6.4°	no
42	232 ft	30 ft	7.4°	no
48	242 ft	35 ft	8.2°	no
54	253 ft	41 ft	9.2°	no
60	264 ft	45 ft	9.7°	yes
66	276 ft	48 ft	9.9°	yes
72	287 ft	52 ft	10.3°	yes
77	297 ft	56 ft	10.7°	yes

Is Section 8 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 164 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 51 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	164 min shade not during the game
Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026	2:30 pm	42 min shade 3:20 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	8 min shade at kickoff
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026	11:00 am	150 min shade 2:20 pm
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026	2:30 pm	10 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 8?

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.

What is near Section 8?

There is a Cool Zone (West concourse) and a Water Monster refill station. Locations from the Oklahoma Memorial Stadium A-Z guide.

Next door: Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 7 · Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 9

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