LA Lakers
Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, CA19,997 seats
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Arena policies change frequently. Always verify bag policy, parking, and ticket perks on the official team website before attending.
Last updated: April 2026
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Ticket & Access Perks
Lounge access, premium entrances, and which tickets unlock extras.
- The Courtside Club (floor level, sections 1–6) includes access to the most premium lounge in the building - all-inclusive catering, celebrity adjacency, and the closest seats to the action in the Western Conference.
- The Staples Club (100-level Club seats, still called this colloquially) includes dedicated Club Level lounge access with food and beverage service; many premium sections also include valet parking.
- Loge Box seats (300-level front rows) are one of the NBA's best-kept secrets: the front row of the 300 level at Crypto.com Arena has a nearly unobstructed sightline to the full court and prices significantly below lower-bowl equivalents.
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Entry & Logistics
Fastest gates, bag policy, and when to arrive.
- The main entrance is on Figueroa Street (east side). Gates 1 and 2 (Figueroa Street) are the primary entries - for 100-level seats, Gate 6 on the south side (Chick Hearn Court) avoids the main Figueroa plaza congestion.
- Bag policy: clear bags maximum 12"×6"×12"; small non-clear clutch purses up to 4.5"×6.5" permitted. Crypto.com Arena uses fully digital ticketing - have your ticket downloaded offline before leaving home.
- Arrive 50–60 minutes before tip - this is non-negotiable for Lakers games. Figueroa Street congestion, rideshare traffic on LA Live Way, and the sheer volume of fans for a typical Lakers game make early arrival essential.
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Parking & Transit
Where to park, transit options, and postgame exit tips.
- Metro A Line (Blue) and E Line (Expo) stop at Pico Station, 2 blocks from the arena; Metro Red and Purple Lines stop at 7th Street/Metro Center, a 10-minute walk north on Figueroa - legitimate options that avoid LA traffic entirely.
- LA Convention Center parking structures (Lot 5, Lot 6 on Georgia Street) are $30–$50 depending on demand; pre-purchase via LAParks.gov or the arena's official parking page to avoid cashier-line delays.
- Rideshare pickup is on 11th Street or in the LA Live Way rideshare zone - walk one full block away from the arena before requesting a ride. Post-game Figueroa is completely gridlocked for 30–40 minutes.
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Pregame Spots
Bars and restaurants near Crypto.com Arena worth hitting before tip-off.
