Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles · Home of 🏒 Los Angeles Kings, 🏀 Los Angeles Lakers & 🏀 Los Angeles Sparks
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Crypto.com Arena?
- Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles is home to the Los Angeles Kings (NHL), the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA) and the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA).
- What is the closest airport to Crypto.com Arena?
- Los Angeles (LAX) is the closest major airport, about 14 miles (23 km) from Crypto.com Arena — roughly 20 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Crypto.com Arena?
- Game-day parking starts around $10 USD. Free street parking near Crypto.com Arena is essentially nonexistent on event nights — surrounding South Park and Financial District curb space is metered or permit-only,…
- How much is a beer at Crypto.com Arena?
- A standard beer (16 oz) is about $14.39 USD at regular stands, 2024-25. A regular hot dog is about $11.50 USD (estimate). Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
- How do you get to Crypto.com Arena without a car?
- Pico Station on the Metro A Line (Blue) and E Line (Expo) is the closest stop, about a 2-5 minute walk (exit west on Pico Blvd, right on Figueroa toward L.A.
- Where are the best seats at Crypto.com Arena?
- Lower bowl is celebrity-and-corporate pricey; Premier (200s) is the value; upper 300s are steep but fine. Star Plaza (statues) outside is a photo stop.
- What is the bag policy at Crypto.com Arena?
- Essentially no bags: only clutches or wallets under 5×9×1 in.; clear bags and backpacks are not allowed. No outside food or drinks, except the water bottles allowed below. One unopened plastic water bottle (1 liter or smaller) per person is allowed, as are empty plastic refillable bottles; no glass or metal.
- Is Crypto.com Arena wheelchair accessible?
- Accessible seats are on all levels; each purchase includes one accessible seat plus up to three companion seats via cryptoarena.com, AXS, Ticketmaster or the Box Office (888-929-7849). Day-of requests are first-come, first-served at Guest Services (Main Concourse aisle M12, or Upper Concourse aisle U5 for the 300 level). Accessible parking is sold through cryptoarena.com/AXS; elevators reach all public areas. Free wheelchair escorts are at any entry, or call Guest Services at 213-742-7326 when you arrive.
✈️🚗 Getting to Crypto.com Arena
Nearest major airport: Los Angeles (LAX) — about 14 mi / 20 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower bowl is celebrity-and-corporate pricey; Premier (200s) is the value; upper 300s are steep but fine. Star Plaza (statues) outside is a photo stop.
Parking
L.A. Live garages ring the arena; prices spike for events. The Metro is a solid downtown alternative. ($30–50 (L.A. Live) USD)
Getting there
Metro (A/E line) to Pico, 5-min walk; the arena sits in the L.A. Live district downtown.
Bar scene
L.A. Live is a wall of bars/restaurants right outside — the pre-game hub — with more across DTLA. Dense, walkable.
Pre-game bars
- L.A. Live district — Tom's Watch Bar, Yard House etc. steps from the door.
- DTLA bars — Short ride for more variety.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Standard beer (16 oz), 2024-25$14.39
- Hot dog (estimate)$11.50
- Nachos$15
Prices vary by stand and size and may change.
Insider tips
- Metro to Pico beats parking
- L.A. Live pre-game is right there
♿ Accessibility at Crypto.com Arena
Accessible seats are on all levels; each purchase includes one accessible seat plus up to three companion seats via cryptoarena.com, AXS, Ticketmaster or the Box Office (888-929-7849). Day-of requests are first-come, first-served at Guest Services (Main Concourse aisle M12, or Upper Concourse aisle U5 for the 300 level). Accessible parking is sold through cryptoarena.com/AXS; elevators reach all public areas. Free wheelchair escorts are at any entry, or call Guest Services at 213-742-7326 when you arrive.
- Sensory-friendly
- KultureCity sensory bags and weighted lap pads (with ID) at Guest Services (Main aisle 12, Upper aisle 5). Quiet areas inside First Aid (Main aisle 3, Upper aisle 22), and a Sensory Pod on the Upper Concourse across from aisle 3 for 10–15 minute breaks (get the code from Guest Services).
- Hearing
- Free assistive listening devices at Guest Services across from aisle M12 (ID held as collateral). Free real-time captions of PA announcements on your phone, mainly at sports events: platform.verbit.co/verbitext/s/cryptoarena. Handheld audio description for blind/low-vision guests with 2 weeks' notice.
- ASL interpreters
- Signed performances for select concerts only; request through Guest Services at least two weeks ahead.
- Service animals
- Trained service animals and animals in training welcome, leashed or harnessed and kept in your seating area. No relief area named—talk to a Guest Services supervisor before taking your animal outside.
🎒 Can I bring it? Bag & food policy
- Bags
- Essentially no bags: only clutches or wallets under 5×9×1 in.; clear bags and backpacks are not allowed.
- Bag check
- Binbox lockers next to the Kobe Bryant Entrance, from $15 per bag (cashless), open 1 hour before doors until 1 hour after.
- Outside food
- No outside food or drinks, except the water bottles allowed below.
- Water bottles
- One unopened plastic water bottle (1 liter or smaller) per person is allowed, as are empty plastic refillable bottles; no glass or metal.
- Refill stations
- No refill stations listed; drinking fountains on the Main Concourse (aisles 6, 9, 17, 22) and Upper Concourse (aisles 5, 16, 30).
- Re-entry
- Re-entry is possible: have Guest Services scan your ticket before you leave, then go back through security.
Not allowed & exceptions
- Medical and diaper bags under 14×14×6 in. allowed after X-ray
- Pointed-tip umbrellas
- Strollers not allowed in seating sections
- Signs over 11×17 in. or on sticks
- Video recording, flash, tripods
From the venue's official guest guide, checked 2026-10. Rules can change by event. Official policy ↗
🧳 Visiting Crypto.com Arena as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Los Angeles (LAX) (LAX). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Fri, Oct 16Denver Nuggets at Lakers NBA
- Sat, Oct 17Boston Bruins at Kings NHL
- Wed, Oct 21Golden State Warriors at Lakers NBA
- Fri, Oct 23LA Clippers at Lakers NBA
- Tue, Oct 27Portland Trail Blazers at Lakers NBA
- Thu, Oct 29Ottawa Senators at Kings NHL
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