On the South Los Angeles side of the city, the LA Memorial Coliseum anchors Exposition Park as a major venue for sports and live events. The park’s museums and USC make it easy to build more into a visit than time at the gates.
- Location: 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037.
- Metro: The E Line serves Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont stations, each less than a five-minute walk from the gates.
- Box Office: Gate 29, across from the California Science Center.
Where is the LA Memorial Coliseum, and what happens there?
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is in Exposition Park at 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037. Its location places the venue alongside museum and campus stops, including the California Science Center and USC.
The Box Office is at Gate 29, across from the California Science Center. The Coliseum says it is open Monday–Tuesday, 9:30 AM–2:00 PM, and on event days from 12:00 PM or at least three hours before the event. Holiday and event schedules can affect hours, so check the official site before you go.
How do you get to the Coliseum from the motel area?
From Florentina Motel - Los Angeles, the Coliseum is about an 8-minute drive. You can pair an event with a visit to the California African American Museum in Exposition Park.
The Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont, both less than a five-minute walk from the entrance gates.
From Expo Park/USC Station, walk west on Exposition Boulevard about 300 feet, turn left into Exposition Park, continue through the park for about five minutes, then turn left onto Exposition Park Drive and walk another five minutes to the entrance.
Metro also serves nearby stops with the J Line at 37th St/USC and buses 40, 81, 102 and 204. Getting around Los Angeles also involves checking nearby stops: line 40 serves MLK Jr. Boulevard/Figueroa, line 81 serves Figueroa/Exposition, and lines 102 and 204 serve Vermont/Exposition.
A regular Metro fare is $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip, including two hours of unlimited transfers; children under 6 ride free with an adult. Metro buses and rail stations are ADA accessible, with elevators, ramps, priority seating and boarding assistance.
What are the Coliseum's ticket, entry and bag rules?
For entry, plan for bag limits and screening, and check event-specific details before setting out. The Coliseum allows either one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or one one-gallon clear plastic storage bag. You may also carry a small clutch about hand-size.
Medically necessary items may be allowed after inspection. Approved bags are subject to inspection, and people and belongings go through metal-detector screening and bag inspection.
Gate 29 is the designated ADA entrance. Every gate has a priority line for guests with mobility impairments until 30 minutes before an event starts. Accessible-services booths are at Section 109A, Gate 23 and Gate 29. Accessible parking spaces in Exposition Park are not reservable in advance and depend on availability when you arrive.
What should you know about event-day transport and parking?
Public parking in Exposition Park is limited. For USC games and most events, parking is permit-only, and there are no cash lots in the park. For other events, public parking can sell out quickly and rates may vary by event.
Exposition Park parking entrances are at MLK and Hoover, and at 39th and Figueroa. USC campus parking is about a ten-minute walk from the Coliseum. Garages do not accept oversized vehicles, including tall vans, large SUVs, RVs and buses, because of height restrictions.
For accessible drop-off and pick-up, use Exposition Park Drive, entering from South Figueroa at West 39th Street. After an event, pick-up may be delayed 45–60 minutes until streets reopen.
Which museums and campus stops can you combine with a visit?
Exposition Park makes it practical to pair a Coliseum event with museum stops. The California African American Museum visit guide covers planning a visit there.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is another museum to include in your plans.
The Natural History Museum Los Angeles planning guide covers hours, tickets and getting there.
USC is another campus stop in the area to consider alongside a Coliseum visit.
FAQs
Which Metro stations serve the LA Memorial Coliseum?
The E Line serves Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont. Both stations are less than a five-minute walk from the entrance gates.
Where is the Coliseum Box Office?
The Box Office is at Gate 29, across from the California Science Center. Hours can vary with holidays and event schedules.
Can you park at Exposition Park for an event?
Parking is limited, and USC games and most events require permits, with no cash lots in Exposition Park. For other events, public parking may sell out quickly and rates can vary.