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Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

A monumental Olympic stadium in Exposition Park where USC tradition, rail access, and a vast historic bowl reward… Read more

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Reviewed 10.16.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)For USC and most events, Exposition Park parking requires permits and has no cash lots. Reserve the actual event product before travel.
Arrive
The official Coliseum guide recommends reaching the gates at least 60 minutes before the event. Gate 29 is the designated accessible entrance; mobility-priority lines at every gate operate until 30 minutes before the start.
Exact location
3911 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont are a short walk from the gates. During large events, rideshare uses Vermont between Exposition and Downey; Exposition Park vehicle access can remain restricted for 45–60 minutes after the event.
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Real fan takeIf you want to take part in all the festivities before the game, it might be a good idea to park on campus.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
Packed Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum bowl and football field at sunset.
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Home teams
USC Trojans football
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Venue details
Venue typeStadium
Capacity77,500published capacity
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3911 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037

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Destination: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90037. The official Coliseum guide recommends reaching the gates at least 60 minutes before the event. Gate 29 is the designated accessible entrance; mobility-priority lines at every gate operate until 30 minutes before the start. Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont are a short walk from the gates. During large events, rideshare uses Vermont between Exposition and Downey; Exposition Park vehicle access can remain restricted for 45–60 minutes after the event. For USC and most events, Exposition Park parking requires permits and has no cash lots. Reserve the actual event product before travel.

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The official Coliseum guide recommends reaching the gates at least 60 minutes before the event. Gate 29 is the designated accessible entrance; mobility-priority lines at every gate operate until 30 minutes before the start.

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  • Confirm your event’s accessible seating and complete step-free route with the venue; the guidance above may cover only part of your visit.
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The Coliseum is cashless and prohibits re-entry. Use a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Much of the bowl is exposed to sun; the linked food-location plan retains its 2025 vendors.

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  • Confirm payment methods not covered above for parking, box office and concessions; the guidance may address only part of your visit.
  • Water-bottle permission, size/material limits and refill options.
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Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont are a short walk from the gates. During large events, rideshare uses Vermont between Exposition and Downey; Exposition Park vehicle access can remain restricted for 45–60 minutes after the event. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Los Angeles Coliseum — official current-linked USC football seating and venue map (2024)
Los Angeles Coliseum — official July 2026 Exposition Park parking plan
Los Angeles Coliseum — official July 2026 district event parking plan
Los Angeles Coliseum — official current-linked 2025 concessions location plan

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
USC pageantry, Olympic history, and a major college game reachable by Metro
Watch out for
The Coliseum is cashless and prohibits re-entry. Use a clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon clear bag, plus a clutch up to 6.5 x 4.5 inches. Much of the bowl is exposed to sun; the linked food-location plan retains its 2025 vendors.
Good arrival window
The official Coliseum guide recommends reaching the gates at least 60 minutes before the event. Gate 29 is the designated accessible entrance; mobility-priority lines at every gate operate until 30 minutes before the start.
Main transit note
Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont are a short walk from the gates. During large events, rideshare uses Vermont between Exposition and Downey; Exposition Park vehicle access can remain restricted for 45–60 minutes after the event.
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Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

Parking options (opens in a new tab)

Permit parking and shared Exposition Park event traffic

What to do
For USC and most events, Exposition Park parking requires permits and has no cash lots. Reserve the actual event product before travel.
Best option
Use the July 2026 lot/district plans for your purchased entrance, or Metro E Line to Expo Park/USC or Expo/Vermont.
Avoid
Do not rely on an unreserved accessible space, an oversize vehicle fitting a garage, or immediate post-event rideshare entry into Exposition Park.
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Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The E Line solves much of the final-mile problem. Roads serve a busy campus and museum district, so concurrent events can alter normal traffic and pedestrian patterns.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

The huge oval makes upper and end-zone locations feel distant. Sideline elevation can improve the full-field read, but direct sun and long bench rows remain central comfort factors.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The peristyle, Olympic cauldron, and USC band turn a football game into a Los Angeles history lesson, especially when seats are reached in time for pregame traditions.

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Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The peristyle and Olympic history give the stadium unmatched visual identity.
  • ✓USC traditions create a strong college-football atmosphere.
  • ✓The Metro E Line supports a practical car-free trip.
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Know before you book

  • ×Upper-bowl and end-zone seats can feel far from play.
  • ×Direct sun and heat affect much of the open bowl.
  • ×Older ramps, restrooms, and concourse pinch points can slow movement.
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Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.16.26

Take Metro, arrive for the traditions, and favor a section whose elevation and shade compensate for the stadium's enormous historic footprint.

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