Pro sports in Los Angeles
6 pro and college teams play in Los Angeles. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Los Angeles teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Los Angeles?
- Los Angeles has 6 pro and college teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB), LAFC (MLS), the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA), the USC Trojans (NCAAF), the Los Angeles Kings (NHL) and the Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA).
- Where do Los Angeles's teams play?
- Crypto.com Arena (Kings, Lakers, Sparks), Dodger Stadium (Dodgers), Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Trojans) and BMO Stadium (LAFC).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Los Angeles?
- 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.
🧳 Things to do in Los Angeles
Sprawling, sunny and endlessly varied — rent a car. Make a weekend of it.
💬Accept that you'll be driving, and plan by neighbourhood so you're not stuck on the 405 all day. Hit a taco truck, hike Griffith or Runyon for the Sign in the morning before it bakes, and time an evening game so you catch sunset at the beach first.
🍽 Eat
- Grand Central Market — Downtown food hall, tacos to egg sandwiches.
- Koreatown & the taco scene — Some of the best eating in the country.
- Sawtelle (Little Osaka) — Ramen, sushi and Japanese eats.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Arts District (DTLA) — Breweries and rooftop bars.
🎨 See & culture
- The Getty Center — Free art + hilltop views (pay for parking).
- Griffith Observatory — Free; Hollywood Sign and city views.
- The Broad — Contemporary art, free timed tickets.
🎯 Things to do
- Santa Monica & Venice — Pier, beach and boardwalk.
- Hollywood — Walk of Fame and the classic tourist loop.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- Runyon Canyon — Quick, iconic hike with Sign views.
- Griffith Park — Trails, the observatory and the LA Zoo.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Los Angeles
Vacation rentals across Los Angeleson OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.