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Home of the Lakers and Kings in downtown Los Angeles, known as Staples Center until 2021, with statues of legends lining the plaza outside.

Home teams
Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings
League
NBA & NHL
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Opened
1999
Capacity
~19,000 (basketball) / 18,200 (hockey)

What it's known for

Star Plaza outside the arena features statues of legends including Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant and Wayne Gretzky. The building has hosted many NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals, along with the Grammy Awards.

The arena sits next to L.A. Live, an entertainment district with restaurants, bars and a concert venue. The Clippers, who used to share the building, moved to their own arena in Inglewood in 2024.

Getting there

Metro’s A and E Lines stop at Pico Station, a short walk away. Parking around downtown on game nights is expensive and traffic is heavy.

Tips for your visit

  • Visit the statues in Star Plaza before the game.
  • L.A. Live is right next door for pre- and postgame food.
  • Dodger Stadium is a few miles away if you’re collecting ballparks.

Keep the stub

Been to a game at Crypto.com Arena? Log it in momnts to get a commemorative ticket stub with the real final score, and check the arena off on your map. See every NBA and NHL arena guide.

Details last reviewed November 2026. Arena names, bag policies and transit change, so check the teams’ official sites before you go. momnts isn't affiliated with the NBA, the NHL or any team.

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