Staples Center
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Phone: (213) 742-7300
- Cross Street:
- West 11th Street
- Hours:
- Box office: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Editorial Review for Staples Center – by Lee Parker
In Short
Smack dab in the heart of Downtown L.A. is the city's purple-glowing Staples Center. Opened in 1999, the venue is home to pro sports teams (Lakers, Clippers, Sparks, Kings, and Avengers) and stages major concerts by big-name music acts like Madonna, Justin Timberlake and yes, Miley Cyrus. Sure, the place is huge, but nearly every seat has a clear view, thanks in part to a steep vertical pitch. Luxury boxes, the exclusive Arena Club and the Humidor & Wine Room, cater to high-ranking execs and high-living sports enthusiasts.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoThe Metro's Red and Blue lines both stop at Seventh and Figueroa (the Blue line also stops at Pico), so you can save yourself considerable traffic hassles and parking fees.
The ExtrasFan paraphernalia of all sorts is available in the center's Team L.A. Store.
On the MenuIf you prefer a more low-key sports-arena scene (hot dogs, soda, popcorn), there are numerous fast-food outlets and beverage stands housed on the main concourse area.
User Reviews for Staples Center
12/18/2008 Posted by bibival
Hello, I'm French and i must go to a match of Lakers in April 2009 with a group of French young persons. We could reserve places by the net however impossible to find places of parking, they are reserved for the American and Canadian nationals only. Somebody can can be to help me, we have two cars. Thank you in advance.
11/15/2007 Posted by porkjello
This is an amazing facility. The luxury seats are true to name... luxurious. The accoustics are great for hearing that hard hockey check or that thunderous slam dunk. Along with being a great sporting venue, this is a great place to see a concert. And I am proud to say that I saw Wrestlemania 21 at Staples Center!
Pros: State of the art facility
Cons: Everything is pricey
