Where is Section 9 at Oklahoma Memorial Stadium?

On the west (Sooners) side, on the Sooners side of the field.

Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 9: view from your seat, rows and shade

Section 9 is on the west (Sooners) side of Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, on the Sooners side of the field. Its rows run 1-10, 10A, 11-77 (78 rows), Rows 59 and up under cover. The front row is 204 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 153 minutes of direct sun.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 9, Row 29, looking toward the field — Middle rows: view from Section 9, Row 29. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 9, Row 3, looking toward the field — Lower rows: view from Section 9, Row 3. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

View from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Section 9, Row 56, looking toward the field — Top open rows: view from Section 9, Row 56. 3D model built from USGS lidar of the stadium, not a photo.

How many rows are in Section 9?

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

Is Section 9 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 9 from the field?

The front row is 204 ft (62.1 m) from midfield; Row 77 is 320 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 2.0° from Row 1, 6.1° from Row 39 and 9.9° from Row 77. Seats face a compass bearing of 90.4°.

Row	To midfield	Eye height	Angle down	Covered
1	204 ft	7 ft	2.0°	no
7	210 ft	7 ft	1.9°	no
12	218 ft	10 ft	2.6°	no
18	225 ft	14 ft	3.5°	no
24	234 ft	19 ft	4.8°	no
30	242 ft	21 ft	5.1°	no
36	251 ft	25 ft	5.7°	no
42	261 ft	30 ft	6.5°	no
48	270 ft	35 ft	7.4°	no
54	280 ft	41 ft	8.4°	no
60	290 ft	46 ft	8.9°	yes
66	301 ft	48 ft	9.1°	yes
72	311 ft	52 ft	9.6°	yes
77	320 ft	56 ft	9.9°	yes

Is Section 9 in the sun or shade?

Mostly sunny: about 153 minutes of direct sun at an 11:00 am kickoff for Oklahoma vs South Carolina. By row band: front third 220 min, middle 206 min, top 32 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	153 min shade not during the game
Oklahoma vs South Carolina Sat Oct 31, 2026	2:30 pm	40 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	2 min shade at kickoff
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026	11:00 am	136 min shade 2:10 pm
Oklahoma vs Texas A&M Sat Nov 21, 2026	2:30 pm	3 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 9?

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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