Los Angeles World Cup Venue: SoFi Stadium
Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup (23rd Edition)
Venue Name: SoFi Stadium
Location: Inglewood, California, USA — core of the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Distance from Downtown LA: Approximately 10 miles (16 km)
🏟️ I. Venue Basic Information
- Opened: 2020
- Capacity: 70,240 (expandable to over 100,000 during World Cup)
- Venue Type: Semi-open design with transparent ETFE roof and open-air side walls
- Owner: Hollywood Park (Kroenke Group)
- Primary Tenants: Los Angeles Rams (NFL), Los Angeles Chargers (NFL)
🏆 II. 2026 World Cup Match Schedule
- Semi-final: July 14, 2026 (one semi-final match)
- Quarter-final: At least 1 match
- Round of 16: At least 1 match
- Group Stage: Multiple matches (including potential USA group matches)
🚇 III. Transportation Options
- Metro: Take LA Metro K Line (Crenshaw/LAX Line) to Downtown Inglewood Station, then walk approximately 10-15 minutes.
- Bus: Multiple Metro bus lines (212, 215, 442, etc.) stop near the venue.
- Driving: Located near the intersection of I-405 and I-105 highways. Multiple large parking lots available (advance purchase recommended).
- Shuttle: Free/paid shuttle services from surrounding parking areas and metro stations on match days.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): Only 3 miles away; quick taxi or shuttle ride.
📌 IV. Venue Highlights
- Super Bowl Host: Hosted Super Bowl LVI in 2022.
- Oculus (Giant Dual-Sided Screen): The world's largest 360-degree double-sided circular screen suspended above the field, providing a breathtaking visual experience.
- Immersive Audio System: Equipped with top-tier sound equipment, ensuring clear audio quality from every seat.
- 2028 Olympic Venue: Will serve as the main stadium for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, as well as some events.
- Hollywood Park Complex: Surrounding area includes YouTube Theater, shopping centers, hotels, and the Hollywood Casino, forming a large entertainment district.
📅 V. 2026 World Cup Special Notes
- Security: Enhanced security checks will be in place. Arrive 2-3 hours before kickoff.
- Tickets: Semi-final and knockout stage tickets will be sold through official FIFA channels. Extremely high demand expected.
- Accommodation: Numerous hotels in Inglewood, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, and surrounding areas. Book well in advance.
- Weather: July average temperatures in Los Angeles: 64-82°F (18-28°C). The venue is semi-open; sunscreen is recommended during the day, and a light jacket may be needed at night.
- Cashless payments: All concessions inside the venue are cashless (credit card / mobile payments only).
📖 VI. History & Future
- SoFi Stadium is one of the most expensive stadiums in the world, with a total construction cost exceeding $5 billion.
- After the 2026 World Cup, the venue will continue as the home of the Los Angeles Rams and Chargers, and will host the 2028 Olympic Games.
- The surrounding Hollywood Park is still being expanded, with more commercial and entertainment facilities planned for the future.
Source: FIFA Official, SoFi Stadium Official Website. Final match schedules are subject to official announcements.