Stadium · NFL, Soccer
SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium is the most expensive stadium ever built and sits in Inglewood, not Los Angeles proper, on the former Hollywood Park racetrack site. It is dug into the ground with a translucent canopy roof, so it is open-air in feel but weather-protected. Two NFL teams share it, and it is on the schedule for both the 2026 soccer tournament and the 2028 Olympic programme.
Expandable to roughly 100,000 for major events using standing and temporary seating areas.
What happens here
The teams and events that put this venue on a fan travel itinerary.
Major events
- super-bowl
- north-america-2026
- los-angeles-2028
Getting there
Including what changes on the way out, which is usually the harder half.
Transit summary
The Metro K Line reaches the Inglewood area, but there is no station directly at the stadium and the final leg is a shuttle or a long walk. Most attendees drive or use rideshare. Rideshare pickup is staged in dedicated lots that can be a 10 to 15 minute walk from your seat. LAX is unusually close, roughly four miles away.
Where to stay, eat and drink
Nearby hotel areas
- El Segundo and Manhattan Beach (closest practical base with real hotel stock and restaurants)
- LAX corridor (cheapest and closest, functional rather than pleasant)
- Downtown LA (better city base, 30 to 60 minutes away depending on traffic)
- Santa Monica (best for a broader trip, poor for stadium access)
Bars and restaurants nearby
- Downtown El Segundo on Main Street, the best walkable food and drink cluster near the stadium
- Manhattan Beach pier area for a pre-game meal with a view
- Hollywood Park development around the stadium itself, purpose-built for event crowds
- Downtown Inglewood for local independents rather than chains
Tours and visits
Public tours of the stadium and the surrounding Hollywood Park district have been offered on non-event days. Availability varies heavily by season, so confirm before planning a trip around it.
Practical tips
Planning a visit to SoFi Stadium
- Leave far earlier than the map suggests. LA traffic in the two hours before an event routinely doubles a 20 minute drive.
- Do not book a hotel in Santa Monica or Pasadena expecting an easy trip to SoFi. Pick a venue cluster first, then book.
- Rideshare surge pricing after a sell-out event is severe. Walking a mile away before requesting a car saves real money.
- The canopy shades the seats but the building is not air conditioned throughout. September afternoon fixtures are hot.
Related teams
Clubs that play here, and others we cover in the same city
Related destinations
The wider city guide around this venue
Related events
Major events staged at or around this venue
Super Bowl
February 2027 (to be confirmed)
The NFL championship game and the largest single-day sporting event in the United States. The host city rotates annually and the surrounding week carries a full festival of fan events, concerts, and media activity.
Open guideNorth America 2026
June 11 to July 19, 2026
The 48-team soccer tournament held across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It was the largest edition ever staged and the first spread across three countries.
Open guideLos Angeles 2028
July 14 to July 30, 2028
The summer Olympic Games return to Los Angeles for a third time, using a venue plan built almost entirely around existing stadiums and arenas spread across the greater Los Angeles area.
Open guideRelated competitions
How the leagues and championships behind this actually work
NFL guide
NFL · League
Thirty-two clubs in two conferences play a 17-game regular season across 18 weeks, each club taking one bye. Fourteen teams reach the playoffs, seven per conference, in a single-elimination bracket. The Super Bowl is played at a neutral site chosen by the league years in advance, which is why the host city is known long before the teams are.
Open guideSummer Olympic Games guide
Olympics & Multi-Sport · Multi-sport
A multi-week programme across dozens of sports at venues spread throughout the host city and sometimes well beyond it. Tickets are sold by session rather than by day, so a single sport can have several sessions in one day at the same venue. Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Olympic Games from July 14 to 30, with the Paralympic Games from August 15 to 27. Brisbane hosts in 2032.
Open guideWhere to go next
Frequently asked questions
Is there a train to SoFi Stadium?+
Not directly. The Metro K Line serves the Inglewood area but there is no station at the stadium, so the last leg is a shuttle, a rideshare, or a long walk. Most people drive.
How close is SoFi Stadium to LAX?+
Roughly four miles, which is unusually close for a major stadium. That makes the LAX hotel corridor and El Segundo the most practical bases for an event weekend.
What events is SoFi Stadium hosting?+
It has hosted the Super Bowl, was a venue for the 2026 soccer tournament, and is on the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic programme. Confirm the specific event schedule with the organiser before booking.
Last updated August 17, 2026
Sources and verification
Capacity figures are approximate and configuration-dependent. Transit routes, bag policies, and tour access change around fixtures and construction. Verify before travel.
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