This article is a part of our World Cup Stadium Guides series, in which we have a look at the 16 venues that may host matches at the 2026 match.
In Los Angeles, massive levels are a part of on a regular basis life. This is the metropolis of stars, the place main tales unfold beneath the Hollywood signal and alongside the star-studded Walk of Fame.
While iconic groups akin to the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Dodgers have made the metropolis one in every of the world’s nice sporting capitals, soccer additionally has its personal story right here.
LA has helped convey the international recreation to new audiences since internet hosting the 1984 Olympic match, and later staged the historic 1994 World Cup closing between Brazil and Italy at the Rose Bowl.
An overhead view of the 1994 World Cup closing at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena (Mike Powell/AllSport)
Today, the sport thrives, with passionate followers behind golf equipment akin to LA Galaxy, Los Angeles FC, and Angel City.
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the highlight turns to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood — a spectacular, newly constructed venue for moments that captivate the world.
In a metropolis identified for creating unforgettable moments, right here’s all you want to know…
What is it usually known as? And what’s going to it’s known as at the World Cup?
The stadium is often referred to as SoFi Stadium, however it is going to be rebranded as Los Angeles Stadium for the match.
The venue will likely be remodeled to meet FIFA necessities, as match guidelines don’t enable stadiums to use business naming rights throughout the competitors. Existing signage will likely be coated — except at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
When did it open, how a lot did it price, and who performs there?
SoFi Stadium grew to become the most expensive sports stadium in the world thanks to a revolutionary construct venture of greater than $5billion (£3.7bn).
The stadium was primarily funded and developed by Los Angeles Rams proprietor Stan Kroenke, who can also be concerned with Premier League aspect Arsenal.
It is the shared residence of the NFL’s LA Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, and the stadium’s official opening was in September 2020, when the Rams hosted the Dallas Cowboys.
A view of the stadium throughout the fourth quarter of the LA Rams’ win towards the Dallas Cowboys, with the stadium empty due to Covid restrictions (Harry How/Getty Images)
The stadium is a 30-minute drive from Pasadena’s well-known Rose Bowl, which hosted the 1994 World Cup closing.
What are the most well-known moments there?
A significant second arrived throughout Super Bowl LVI, when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals on their residence turf in February 2022.
The recreation itself, mixed with a dramatic end (Rams gained 23-20), cemented the stadium’s place in the fashionable sports panorama.
Beyond the recreation, SoFi gained international publicity by its Super Bowl half-time present that includes Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige. It is thought to be one in every of the greatest half-time performances ever.
(Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
SoFi Stadium continues to broaden by internet hosting different main sporting occasions, and it’s set to play a key function at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
How many followers can it maintain? Will it’s full for the World Cup?
The stadium is predicted to seat round 70,000 folks for World Cup matches.
Record attendances have exceeded this quantity in current instances for NFL video games. The Rams set a SoFi Stadium document of 75,545 followers throughout the November 2025 win towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
An Ed Sheeran live performance introduced in 81,000 followers when his Mathematics Tour landed right here.
The stadium was constructed to change into expandable up to 100,000, with greater than 260 luxurious suites and greater than 13,000 premium seats.
What sort of pitch does it use?
The artificial area will likely be changed with a pure grass floor, particularly in line to host a FIFA competitors. The high quality of the pure grass will want to be fastidiously maintained, and, as such, SoFi will use synthetic lighting rigs to simulate pure rising circumstances.
The stadium is roofed by a cover roof, which takes away 65 per cent of daylight, and the plan is to spend round 18 hours a day, between matches, stimulating development.
What will the climate be like?
This is Southern California, one in every of the sunniest locations in the world.
In June and July, you possibly can anticipate very heat, dry circumstances — and rain may be very unlikely.
An enormous cover is fitted on high of the stadium, offering a translucent roof, a million sq. ft in measurement, which offers shade, climate safety and an superior look.
The stadium is designed to enable airflow, however in summer time circumstances, it will possibly nonetheless really feel heat.
The results of ‘June Gloom’ would possibly imply there may be coastal clouding that creates some cooler circumstances, however sometimes, it may be anticipated that top temperatures will sit between 75 to 80 levels Fahrenheit (27C).
The two video games in July might see greater temperatures.
Are there different adjustments for the World Cup?
The area at SoFi will likely be elevated 30 inches from its common place to align with present stadium infrastructure.
A regulation soccer pitch can also be bigger than an NFL area, so sections of the stadium will likely be adjusted to create extra space.
The method the stadium was constructed means components of the decrease construction are demountable and will be tailored.
How do you get there?
SoFi Stadium is ready inside Hollywood Park, a shocking 300-acre area that’s an leisure hub surrounded by retail, eating and way of life choices.
It is just some miles from LAX and will be accessed by automotive, through main freeways akin to the I-405, I-105, and I-10. Be cautious of the notorious LA site visitors, and parking will likely be restricted round the stadium. Rideshare is obtainable and drop off is on the northbound curb lane on Kareem Court.
Public transport hyperlinks embody the LA Metro, which can run an enhanced service throughout the match. The steered station for SoFi Stadium is the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station. Park-and-ride is often out there at stations alongside the C Line.
What can followers anticipate?
Watching a recreation right here is one in every of the most thrilling spectator experiences in sport.
Los Angeles Stadium has a shocking 70,000-square-foot oval Infinity Screen suspended 122 ft above the area. It is in contrast to the rest in the world and delivers beautiful graphics and video protection that ensures each fan feels absolutely immersed in each second.
A six-acre lake surrounding the stadium additionally offers an unbelievable setting to take a stroll and get glorious views of the space.
(Patrick T. Fallon/AFP through Getty Images)
Anything else?
LA will likely be internet hosting particular occasions round the World Cup and the FIFA Fan Festival in Los Angeles will remodel the historic Memorial Coliseum into a worldwide celebration of soccer and tradition.
Fans from throughout the world can come collectively to watch reside video games, whereas additionally having fun with music and meals that displays the variety of LA. The five-day pageant, from June 11 to 15, will likely be used to create a buzz round the begin of the match.
The stadium itself is ready inside Hollywood Park. Adjacent to it’s a 2.5-acre plaza and the 6,000-seat YouTube Theatre.
Which video games will likely be performed there?
LA will host eight World Cup matches this summer time and the USMNT start their marketing campaign right here, so their match towards Paraguay on June 12 will likely be one in every of the early highlights of the match.
- June 12: Group D, USMNT vs Paraguay, 6pm native time, 2am BST
- June 15: Group G, Iran vs New Zealand, 6pm native time, 2am BST
- June 18: Group B, Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina/Italy/Northern Ireland/Wales, 12pm native time, 8pm BST
- June 21: Group G, Belgium vs Iran, 12pm native time, 8pm BST
- June 25: Group D, Kosovo/Romania/Slovakia/Turkey vs USMNT, 7pm native time, 3am BST
- June 28: Round of 32 match
- July 2: Round of 32 match
- July 10: Quarter-final match
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