Crypto.com Arena Guide
Entry, transit, rideshare, parking, and game-day logistics for Los Angeles.
Last updated: 3/3/2026
Key logistics
| Bag policy | Bags, backpacks, purses, totes, clear bags, fanny packs, and camera bags are not allowed. Small clutches and wallets smaller than 5” x 9” x 1” are permitted and are subject to security inspection. Medical and parental bags smaller than 14” x 14” x 6” are required to go through an X-Ray machine security screening. Guests with larger bags can rent a Binbox Locker adjacent to the Kobe Bryant Entrance. |
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| Doors open | Door opening times for Crypto.com Arena events vary. Guests should check the specific event page for details. Doors typically open 60 to 90 minutes before the scheduled start time, sometimes up to 2 hours. |
| Cashless? | Fully cashless venue. |
| Rideshare zone | Designated drop-off and pick-up areas are located in the white zone on Chick Hearn Ct. (Eastbound) between L.A. Live Way and Georgia St. and the white zone on Figueroa St. (Southbound) between 12th St and Pico. |
| Re-entry | Guests who need to leave the venue and return must first make contact with a Guest Services Team Member to have their ticket scanned. Upon return, guests must repeat the security screening and ticket scanning process. |
| Transit | Crypto.com Arena is accessible via Metro Rail (A and E Lines to Pico Station, B and D Lines to 7th St/Metro Center Station) and various Metro Bus routes (28, 30, 81, 460, J Line, DASH F). Metrolink and Amtrak also serve downtown LA with transfers to Metro. |
Parking
There are 3,300 parking spaces at Crypto.com Arena-owned parking lots and over 10,000 within a seven to ten-minute walk. Guests are encouraged to pre-purchase parking passes online. Parking Lots W and E are open 6 AM - 2 AM daily. Lots 1 and C open two and a half hours prior to an event, and other lots open 90 minutes prior. No overnight parking or in-and-out privileges are permitted.
Family & accessibility
- Strollers: Strollers are not permitted in the seating sections of the arena. Guests are encouraged to leave strollers in their vehicles prior to arrival.
- Family perks: Baby changing tables are located throughout the arena in All Gender Restrooms and on all levels in both male and female restrooms. Guest Services provides complimentary wheelchair escorts upon request. Children 3 years of age and older require a ticket, though some shows may have different age policies.
Culture layer
- Signature food: Fans can enjoy stadium staples and local LA flavors, including DTLA Donuts, Kogi BBQ, LudoBird by Chef Ludo Lefebvre, elote hot dogs from Dirt Dog, Fresh Brothers pizza, fuku fried chicken, and exclusive menu items from Doritos After Dark.
- Local tradition: The Star Plaza outside the arena features statues honoring LA sports legends such as Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal, Oscar De La Hoya, and Wayne Gretzky. Statues for Kobe Bryant are also slated to debut.
Verified places nearby
- Tom's Watch Bar1011 S Figueroa St., b101, Los Angeles, CA 90015 · Downtown Los Angeles (L.A. Live)What to order: Chef-crafted game day bites, local California beers, signature cocktails, and gastropub classics like mac and cheese, burgers, and wings.
- Yard House800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles 90015 · Downtown Los Angeles (L.A. Live)What to order: Grilled burgers, Poke Bowls, and nachos with a 'really good sauce.'
- 33 Taps1240 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 · Downtown Los AngelesWhat to order: Pizza slices, quesadillas, cheeseburgers, and banh mi fries from their happy hour menu.
- The Original Pantry Cafe877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 · Downtown Los AngelesWhat to order: Eggs, bacon, potatoes, pancakes, sourdough toast, and hamburger steak.