About the Event

Here are some quick tips to make sure you have a great Coliseum experience:

• Plan ahead and know how you are getting to the Coliseum.  Use navigation and traffic apps such as Waze or Google Maps.
• Download the SoCal511 mobile app or visit Go511.com to improve your commute & receive live traffic updates.
• Go Metro on Gameday.  Take advantage of the E Line (Expo) with two stops adjacent to the Coliseum.
• Tailgating is prohibited in areas and parking lots of Exposition Park.
• Get here early.  Review policies, be prepared for metal detector screening and have items clearly displayed in a clear bag.
• Arrive at the gates no later than 60 minutes before the start of the event.
• The Coliseum is cashless.  Only credit/debit cards and mobile pay are accepted.
• The Coliseum is a no smoking venue.  Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is located at:
3911 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90037

The traffic pattern for major events at the Coliseum relies on a right-turn only policy.  Left-turn lane pockets around Exposition Park will be closed.  Below are suggested directions to event parking lots.

Expo Park Lots Pink (Lot 4), Yellow (Lot 5) and Green (Lot 6)

• From I-110: Take Exit 20A, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Turn left onto MLK and go straight. Entrance is at S. Hoover.
• From I-10 (eastbound): Take Exit 11 for Western Ave/Normandie Avenue.  Exit at Western Ave. or Normadie Ave exit, turn right and proceed South to Vernon Ave. Turn left on Vernon.  Then turn left on S. Hoover.  Enter Lots 4, 5, or 6 from S. Hoover.
• From I-10 (westbound): Take Exit 14A for Los Angeles St toward Convention Center. Continue onto E 17th St. Turn left on S. Broadway. S Broadway eventually turns right and becomes W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd.  Entrance is at S. Hoover.

Expo Park South Lawn and NHM

• From I-110: Take Exit 20A, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Turn left onto MLK and go straight. Turn right on Vermont Ave. Turn right on Exposition Blvd.  Turn right on Bill Robertson Way. Entrances to both lots will be on your left. Caution: Bill Robertson Lane is not a through street during major events.
• From I-10 (eastbound): Take Exit 11 for Western Ave/Normandie Avenue exit.  Exit at Western Ave. or Normadie Ave exit, turn right and proceed South to Exposition Blvd. Turn left on Exposition Blvd. Turn right on Bill Robertson Way. Entrances to both lots will be on your left. Caution: Bill Robertson Lane is not a through street during major events.
• From I-10 (westbound): Take Exit 14A for Los Angeles St toward Convention Center. Continue onto E 17th St. Turn left on S. Broadway. S Broadway turns right and becomes W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Turn right on Vermont Ave.  Turn right on Exposition Blvd.  Turn right on Bill Robertson Way. Entrances to both lots will be on your left. Caution: Bill Robertson Lane is not a through street during major events.

Expo Park Blue Parking Structure 

• From I-110 (northbound): Take Exit 20A, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Continue straight onto S Hill St.  Turn left on W. 39th St. Continue straight into Exposition Park.
• From I-110 Toll Lane (northbound): Exit Express Exit 39th St/Coliseum.  Turn left on W. 39th St. Continue straight into Exposition Park.
• From I-110 (southbound): Take Exit 20B for Exposition Blvd. Continue on S Flower St. Drive to Exposition Park Dr. Use any lane to turn slightly right into Exposition Park.

USC McCarthy Way, Figueroa Structures

• From I-110: Take Exit 20B for Exposition Blvd. Continue to Exposition Blvd., then take a right onto Figueroa Blvd. McCarthy Way Lot will be on the left and the Figueroa Lot will be on the right.

USC Flower Structure

• From I-110: Take Exit 20B for Exposition Blvd. Continue to Exposition Blvd. Then turn left or continue straight onto S. Flower St. Flower Structure will be on the right.

USC Downey, Jefferson and Royal Street Structures

• From I-110: Take Exit 20B for Exposition Blvd. Continue to Exposition Blvd., then take a right onto Vermont Ave. Downey is located on your right at Downey Way. For Jefferson St. turn right on Jefferson and parking lot entrance is on your right.  For Royal St. continue on Jefferson.  Entrance to parking is on your right at Royal St. Caution: Exposition Blvd may close one-hour prior to the event.
• From I-10: Take Exit 12 for Vermont Ave. Proceed South on Vermont Ave. For Jefferson turn left on W. Jefferson Blvd. and parking lot entrance is on your right.  For Royal St. continue on Jefferson.  Entrance to parking is on your right at Royal St. For Downey, continue South on S. Vermont Ave. Downey is located on your left at Downey Way. 

USC Grand Structure

• From I-110 (northbound): Take Exit 20B for Exposition Blvd toward 37th St. Continue onto S Hope St (signs for Exposition Boulevard). Turn right on W. 35th St. Parking lot entrance is on your left.
• From I-110 (southbound): Take Exit 20B for Exposition Blvd. Turn left on W. 37th St. Turn left onto S Grand Ave. Turn left on W. 35th St. Parking lot entrance is on your right. 
• From I-10 (eastbound): Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 13 for Grand Ave toward Convention Center. Keep right at fork and follow signs for Grand Ave.  Keep right and follow signs for Convention Center/Grand Avenue/Olive St and merge onto W 18th St. Turn right onto S Broadway. Continue South, turn right on W. 37th St. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto S Grand Ave. Turn left onto W. 35th St. Parking lot entrance is on your right. 
• From I-10 (westbound): Take exit 14A for Los Angeles St toward Convention Center. Continue on E 17th St. Turn left onto S Broadway. Continue South, turn right on W. 37th St. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto S Grand Ave. Turn left onto W. 35th St. Parking lot entrance is on your right. 

There are a limited number of public parking spaces in Exposition Park. For USC games and most events, parking is by permit only; there are no cash lots in Exposition Park.  For more available spaces check out USC Campus Parking.

For all other events, public parking sells out quickly and rates may vary per event. Entrances to Exposition Park are located at MLK & Hoover and 39th &  Figueroa. Exposition Park is managed by the Office of Exposition Park Management, a department of the State of California’s Natural Resources Agency.

All persons and their belongings are subject to metal detector screening and bag inspection prior to entering the Coliseum. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays. All prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Coliseum.

The following items are NOT ALLOWED in the Coliseum:

• Bags, Backpacks or Purses which do not meet Bag Policy guidelines. Hard or Soft Coolers, Baskets, Packages or Containers;
• Alcoholic Beverages, Bottles or Cans. (Factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less, are allowed; limit 2 per person);
• Illegal Drugs and Weapons including Firearms, Knives, Explosives, Fireworks, Lighters and Laser Pointers;
• Professional Cameras (lenses longer than 3”) and Camera Equipment, Selfie-Sticks, Tripods and Video or Audio Recording Equipment;
• Banners, Sticks, Poles, Inflatables, Frisbees, Balls, and Unsliced Fruits or Vegetables;
• Umbrellas, Balloons, Strollers, Skateboards and Folding or Beach Chairs;
• Noise making devices such as whistles, horns or musical instruments;
• Pets (Service Animals are allowed);
• The Coliseum is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and smoking implements are prohibited in any area of the Coliseum.

Please do not conceal items. Have all items clearly visible inside an approved bag. All Bags must meet Bag Policy guidelines and are subject to inspection upon entry. For more information on the Coliseum Bag Policy, please visit http://www.lacoliseum.com/beclear.

Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements (including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, vaporizers and e-cigarettes) are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum. The use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited for all events (LAMC 41.50.1). Violators may be subject to eviction and/or citation.