Crypto.com Arena
Stadium Major Los Angeles indoor arena for sports and concerts
Downtown Los Angeles arena hosting NBA basketball, hockey and large concerts; home to the Lakers, Clippers and Kings at different times. Fans book events here for sport fixtures and major live shows.
Crypto.com Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena in downtown Los Angeles that opened in 1999. It hosts professional sports, concerts and large-scale events and is a central venue in the city’s entertainment district.
The arena is home to major professional teams and stages hundreds of concerts, sporting events and shows each year, with seating layouts that vary by event type. Facilities include multiple seating tiers, hospitality suites and event production infrastructure.
The venue sits within the L.A. Live complex in central Los Angeles, adjacent to public transport links and other entertainment venues.
- Capacity: Basketball seating capacity is approximately 19,000 to 20,000; ice hockey configuration seats around 18,000 spectators.
- Name and location: Renamed from Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena in December 2021; the venue opened in 1999 and is located within the L.A. Live entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles.
How to Get to Crypto.com Arena #
Crypto.com Arena (downtown Los Angeles) sits at L.A. Live on Figueroa Street. By public transit take the LA Metro A Line to Pico Station (Figueroa & Pico) - the arena is adjacent to that station; 7th Street/Metro Center (Red/Purple lines) is about an 8-15 minute walk. Multiple Metro and municipal bus routes also stop on Figueroa.
By car it’s in downtown Los Angeles; from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) it’s roughly 15-20 miles depending on route and traffic (typical driving route uses I‑105 east then I‑110 north or surface streets).
Tips for Visiting Crypto.com Arena #
- Use public transit - the arena is adjacent to Metro/Pico Station and within easy walking distance of the 7th Street/Metro Center hub - to avoid slow event-day traffic and expensive parking.
- Plan to arrive 45-60 minutes before event time to clear security checkpoints and find your assigned gate; consult the venue map on the arena's official site ahead of arrival so you enter through the correct entrance and avoid queues.
Best Time to Visit Crypto.com Arena #
For a calm visit, go on a weekday daytime when there are no events; evenings and weekends are busiest due to games and concerts.
Weather & Climate near Crypto.com Arena #
Crypto.com Arena's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain.
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March
March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Almost no rain.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain.
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July
July is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain.
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September
September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain.
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October
October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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