crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, CA · Home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings
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Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near crypto.com Arena fills early.
Getting there
crypto.com Arena sits in the L.A. Live entertainment district in downtown Los Angeles, immediately adjacent to the Los Angeles Convention Center. Metro's A and E Line trains stop at Pico Station a short walk from the arena, and the 7th St / Metro Center hub a few blocks north connects the A, B, D, and E Lines. Driving uses the 110, 10, and 101 freeways with surface street access via Figueroa and Olympic; expect heavy congestion before tipoff or puck drop. Rideshare pickup zones are signed around the perimeter and rotate by event. L.A. Live's parking structures ring the arena. Confirm bag and entry rules on the arena's official site before going.
The neighborhood
The blocks around the arena are L.A. Live, AEG's purpose-built sports-and-entertainment district, with the Grammy Museum, Microsoft Theater, Regal Cinemas, hotels, and a dense ring of restaurants in a walkable plaza. South Park and the broader downtown LA grid extend in every direction with the Fashion District, the Arts District (a bit east), and Little Tokyo all within a short ride. The blocks immediately around the arena are designed for game-night and concert crowds and feel meaningfully more polished than the rest of downtown LA. Walk a few minutes west and you reach the Convention Center; walk north and you're in the Financial District toward Bunker Hill, the Broad museum, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. The Clippers departed for the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood in 2024, so the arena's NBA calendar is now Lakers-only.
Where to eat & drink nearby
L.A. Live packs the highest density of pre-game options — Yard House on Olympic is a longtime pre-game beer-and-burger stop, Tom's Watch Bar is the closest sports-bar option, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse handles the sit-down crowd. The Original Pantry Cafe a few blocks north is a 24-hour LA institution if you need a meal at any hour. For a more interesting walk, Bottega Louie in the historic core does Italian, and Daikokuya in Little Tokyo (a short ride away) is the canonical pre-game ramen. L.A. Live restaurants get crowded within an hour of tipoff or puck drop.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive 60–90 minutes before tipoff or puck drop — L.A. Live foot traffic plus arena security can stack up, particularly for Lakers marquee games or Kings playoff matchups. The main entry plaza on the L.A. Live side is the canonical arrival; check your ticket for the assigned gate. The arena floor converts between hardwood and ice between events; the conversion happens in a few hours and you can occasionally see ice fog at courtside seats during the day after a hockey game. Mobile-only ticketing and cashless concessions are standard; download tickets in advance. Bag and clear-bag rules have been refined in recent seasons — check the official site rather than older guides.
Best games to catch
For the Lakers, marquee dates are Celtics, Warriors, Nuggets, and the cross-town Clippers — those games consistently price above the season average and are the hardest tickets to walk up. Lakers–Heat, Lakers–Bucks, and any visit from a finals-caliber East team also peak demand. For the Kings, Original Six matchups against the Rangers, Bruins, and Blackhawks are the heritage draws, with Ducks (the Freeway Faceoff) and Golden Knights games carrying local rivalry weight. Both teams publish promotional calendars on their official sites — giveaways, heritage nights, themed games — that vary year to year.
What to know
The arena opened in October 1999 as Staples Center, renamed crypto.com Arena under a naming-rights deal that took effect in December 2021. It was the centerpiece of AEG's L.A. Live development and remains one of the busiest indoor venues in the world by ticketed events. The Clippers, who shared the arena with the Lakers from its opening, moved to the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood for the 2024-25 season, leaving the Lakers and Kings as the building's primary major-league tenants. The seating bowl converts between basketball and hockey configurations and has hosted multiple NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals games. The arena's exterior LED canopy and bronze statues of Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wayne Gretzky, Oscar De La Hoya, Chick Hearn, Jerry West, Shaquille O'Neal, Luc Robitaille, and Kobe Bryant on the L.A. Live plaza have become a Los Angeles landmark in their own right.
Frequently asked questions
What time do doors open at crypto.com Arena?
Doors typically open about 90 minutes before tipoff or puck drop for standard games, sometimes earlier for premium-ticket holders or special events. Check the arena's official event page for the specific game's door time.
How do I get to crypto.com Arena on public transit?
Metro's A and E Line trains stop at Pico Station a short walk from the arena, and the 7th St / Metro Center hub a few blocks north connects the A, B, D, and E Lines. From LA Union Station the B or D Line drops you at 7th St / Metro Center.
Where can I park near crypto.com Arena?
L.A. Live's parking structures ring the arena with multiple options. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats showing up. Rates and lot availability change year to year — confirm before driving.
Do the Clippers still play at crypto.com Arena?
No — the Clippers moved to the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood for the 2024-25 NBA season. crypto.com Arena hosts the Lakers (NBA) and Kings (NHL) as its primary major-league tenants.
What's the bag policy at crypto.com Arena?
The arena enforces a small-bag policy with size limits; large bags and hard-sided coolers are prohibited. Specific dimensions and the clear-bag rule for certain events change — check the arena's official bag policy before heading in.
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