Crypto.com Arena’s illuminated entrance and signage at night, with palm trees and a crowd of fans outside.

Los Angeles Lakers / Los Angeles Kings

Crypto.com Arena

Los Angeles, California

A Lakers or Kings night at Crypto.com Arena, in downtown LA.

The local take

An arena in the L.A. LIVE district, which also holds sports bars, the Regal L.A. LIVE cinema and the GRAMMY Museum, with downtown’s Angels Flight funicular, Grand Central Market and rooftop bars in Bunker Hill and the Historic Core.

Most Lakers and Kings home games start at 7 p.m., and most fall on weeknights; earlier starts, from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., fall mostly on weekends. The arena says door times vary by event, so check your event page. Metro’s Pico Station is a 2-minute walk from the arena; load your round-trip fare before the game to skip the line after.

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L.A. LIVE and South Park · 0.33 mi from the arena

A pet-friendly hotel that describes itself as within walking distance of the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena, and puts the arena less than half a mile away.

There’s no train, rideshare or parking to plan on a game night: the hotel describes itself as within walking distance of the arena, and the restaurants are in L.A. LIVE.

  • Valet $57 per night
Details

Keep in mind: The hotel lists valet parking only, at its front entrance, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Expect crowds in L.A. LIVE before and after games.

On game day: L.A. LIVE stay: walk to one of the arena’s main entrances on Chick Hearn Ct. or Figueroa St. Rideshare drop-offs and pickups are limited to two white zones, on Chick Hearn Ct. and on Figueroa St.

899 Francisco Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017

0.33 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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L.A. LIVE and South Park · 0.16 mi from the arena

The Los Angeles Convention Center’s headquarters hotel, sharing a 54-story tower with The Ritz-Carlton. L.A. LIVE’s own page puts it steps away from L.A. LIVE, whose venues include Crypto.com Arena, the GRAMMY Museum and the Peacock Theater.

  • Fees not published here
Details

Keep in mind: The hotel’s own site didn’t load for review, so its parking, fees and breakfast aren’t listed. Ask the hotel before you book.

On game day: L.A. LIVE stay: walk to one of the arena’s main entrances on Chick Hearn Ct. or Figueroa St. Rideshare drop-offs and pickups are limited to two white zones, on Chick Hearn Ct. and on Figueroa St.

900 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015

0.16 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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Bunker Hill and the Historic Core · 0.72 mi from the arena

A hotel in the historic Giannini building on Olive St. Its FAQ puts 7th St/Metro Center two blocks away, and its destination amenity includes two GRAMMY Museum tickets.

  • Valet $72 overnight
  • Destination amenity fee $35
Details

Keep in mind: The FAQ lists valet parking only, and a $35 destination amenity fee applies; the FAQ doesn’t say how often it’s charged.

On game day: Bunker Hill stay: from 7th St/Metro Center, ride the A or E Line to Pico Station or walk south on Figueroa St., which Metro puts at about 15 minutes.

649 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014

0.72 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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Bunker Hill and the Historic Core · 1.2 mi from the arena

A Bunker Hill hotel at California Plaza, where Angels Flight has its top station, close to MOCA, the Walt Disney Concert Hall and Grand Central Market.

  • Valet only, $80 per night
Details

Keep in mind: Parking is valet only, with no self-parking, and the arena is a Metro ride away.

On game day: Bunker Hill stay: from 7th St/Metro Center, ride the A or E Line to Pico Station or walk south on Figueroa St., which Metro puts at about 15 minutes.

251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

1.2 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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Bunker Hill and the Historic Core · 1.4 mi from the arena

A Grand Avenue hotel across the street from the Walt Disney Concert Hall, with a rooftop menu from Chef José Andrés and his team.

  • Valet only, $70 per night
  • Breakfast not included
Details

Keep in mind: Parking is valet only, breakfast isn’t included, and a daily destination charge applies; its amount wasn’t published on the page reviewed.

On game day: Bunker Hill stay: from 7th St/Metro Center, ride the A or E Line to Pico Station or walk south on Figueroa St., which Metro puts at about 15 minutes.

100 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012

1.4 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

Live rates are not quoted here. Confirm the full stay total, fees, and cancellation terms with the provider. Arena directions use a general arena location; follow your assigned lot and gate instructions.

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LAX and Century Blvd · 9.7 mi from the arena

An airport hotel about a mile from LAX, with a free shuttle to the terminals around the clock.

  • Free LAX shuttle 24/7, every 15 minutes
  • $20 nightly surcharge plus tax
Details

Keep in mind: The hotel’s shuttle runs to and from LAX, not downtown or the arena, and a mandatory nightly surcharge applies.

On game day: LAX stay: take the FlyAway bus from LAX to Union Station and ride the A Line to Pico Station, or follow the arena’s Metro directions from LAX by the C Line.

5985 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045

9.7 mi straight-line from the arena. This is not a walking or driving route.

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Get to know the areas

L.A. LIVE and South ParkWalking to the game on a weeknight

Stay in or beside the L.A. LIVE district and walk to the arena; the restaurants and sports bars share the same blocks.

The GRAMMY Museum, Regal L.A. LIVE, and restaurants and sports bars around the plaza

To the arena
Walk through L.A. LIVE to your entrance: Kobe Bryant (Chick Hearn Ct. and Georgia St.), Star Plaza (Chick Hearn Ct. and Figueroa St.) or Figueroa (12th St. and Figueroa St.).
After the game
Walk back the same way with the crowd.
The tradeoff
Expect crowds on game nights. The hotels here publish valet parking only, or no parking terms at all.

Hotels in this area

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Bunker Hill and the Historic CoreA downtown LA stay beyond the arena, for a game night or a weekend

Stay in downtown’s high-rise core by Angels Flight, Grand Central Market and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, and take Metro Rail to the game.

Office towers, Angels Flight, Grand Central Market and the Music Center

To the arena
Walk to 7th St/Metro Center and ride the A Line toward Long Beach or the E Line toward Santa Monica to Pico Station, then walk one block west on Pico Blvd. and two blocks north on Figueroa St.
After the game
Walk to Pico Station and ride back to 7th St/Metro Center, or book a rideshare from one of the arena’s two white zones.
The tradeoff
It’s a train ride or a longer walk each way, not a walk-up. The hotels here publish valet parking only.

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LAX and Century BlvdEarly flights and a short hop to the airport

Stay by the airport with a free round-the-clock airport shuttle, and take the FlyAway bus and Metro into downtown for the game.

Airport hotel corridor off Century Blvd.

To the arena
Ride the hotel shuttle to LAX, take the FlyAway bus to Union Station, then ride the Metro A Line to Pico Station.
After the game
Ride the A Line back to Union Station and the FlyAway bus to LAX, then the hotel shuttle. Check the last FlyAway departure for your date before the game.
The tradeoff
The hotel shuttle serves the airport only. Getting to the arena means the FlyAway bus and a Metro ride, a Metro trip with a change, or a rideshare.

Hotels in this area

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Upcoming games at Crypto.com Arena

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To the game and back

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From L.A. LIVE on footL.A. LIVE and South Parkwalk
Getting there
Walk through L.A. LIVE to your entrance: Kobe Bryant (Chick Hearn Ct. and Georgia St.), Star Plaza (Chick Hearn Ct. and Figueroa St.) or Figueroa (12th St. and Figueroa St.). The arena says door times vary by event, so check your event page.
Getting back
Walk back through the plaza with the crowd.

Bags, backpacks and clear bags aren’t allowed; only a clutch or wallet under 5 × 9 × 1 inches. Lockers by the Kobe Bryant Entrance start at $15 a bag.

Route information
By rideshare to the white zonesL.A. LIVE and South Parkrideshare
Getting there
Set your drop-off to one of the arena’s two white zones: Chick Hearn Ct. (eastbound) between L.A. Live Way and Georgia St., or Figueroa St. (southbound) between 12th St. and Pico Blvd.
Getting back
Walk to the same white zones for pickup.

Rideshares must use the designated zones, and LAPD enforces the No Stopping signs around the district. Prices and waits after the game are set by the app.

Route information
From Bunker Hill by Metro RailBunker Hill and the Historic Coretransit
Getting there
Walk to 7th St/Metro Center and ride the A Line toward Long Beach or the E Line toward Santa Monica to Pico Station. Walk one block west on Pico Blvd., turn right on Figueroa St., and the arena is two blocks north on your left. Metro puts that walk at 2 minutes.
Getting back
Ride back from Pico Station to 7th St/Metro Center. The one-way fare is $1.75 with two hours of transfers; load your round-trip fare before the game to skip the line after.

Metro’s arena page lists no event-day service changes or last trains, so check the Metro Trip Planner for your date. You can also walk south on Figueroa St. from 7th St/Metro Center, which Metro puts at about 15 minutes.

Route information
From Bunker Hill by rideshareBunker Hill and the Historic Corerideshare
Getting there
Set your drop-off to one of the arena’s two white zones: Chick Hearn Ct. (eastbound) between L.A. Live Way and Georgia St., or Figueroa St. (southbound) between 12th St. and Pico Blvd.
Getting back
Walk to the same white zones for pickup.

Rideshares must use the designated zones, and LAPD enforces the No Stopping signs around the district. Prices and waits after the game are set by the app.

Route information
From LAX by FlyAway bus and MetroLAX and Century Blvdtransit
Getting there
Take the hotel shuttle to LAX and the FlyAway bus to Union Station ($12.75, contactless card or the FlyAway app; no cash). At Union Station, ride the Metro A Line to Pico Station and walk two blocks north on Figueroa St.
Getting back
Ride the A Line from Pico Station back to Union Station and board the FlyAway at Patsaouras Transit Plaza. LAWA lists the first Union Station departure at 5 a.m.

LAWA’s page gives conflicting frequencies and no clear last departure from Union Station, so check the FlyAway schedule for your date before the game. Metro fares are separate from the FlyAway fare.

Route information
From LAX by Metro RailLAX and Century Blvdtransit
Getting there
The arena’s directions from LAX: take the C Line toward Norwalk, change at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Station to the A Line toward Azusa, and exit at Pico Station. LAWA lists the C and K Lines at the LAX/Metro Transit Center, linked to the terminals by the free Metro Connector shuttle with valid proof of transit.
Getting back
Ride the A Line from Pico Station toward Long Beach, change at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks to the C Line, and return to the LAX/Metro Transit Center.

This trip has a change, and the pages reviewed publish no A Line last-train times; check the Metro Trip Planner for your date.

Route information

At Crypto.com Arena

Bags

Bags, backpacks, purses, totes, clear bags, fanny packs and camera bags aren’t allowed. A clutch or wallet under 5 × 9 × 1 inches is fine, and medical or parental bags under 14 × 14 × 6 inches go through X-ray screening. Binbox lockers by the Kobe Bryant Entrance start at $15 a bag; bag check opens an hour before general doors and closes an hour after the event.

Arena information
Doors, re-entry and payment

Door times vary by event, so check your event page. To leave and come back, see a Guest Services team member first to have your ticket scanned. The arena is cash-free and takes debit and credit cards, including contactless and mobile payments.

Arena information
Metro to Pico Station

The A and E Lines stop at Pico Station, a 2-minute walk from the arena; 7th St/Metro Center (A, B, D and E Lines) is a 15-minute walk. The fare is $1.75 one way with two hours of transfers, and children under 6 ride free with an adult. Load your round-trip fare before the game to avoid lines after.

Arena information
Parking, and no tailgating

The West and East Garages are open 6 a.m.–2 a.m.; event parking in the West Garage is $40 plus city tax, and for events of 3½ hours or more Gate B charges a flat $10–$50 plus city tax, depending on the event. There’s no overnight parking or in-and-out, and tailgating is prohibited in every L.A. LIVE and arena lot.

Arena information
Rideshare zones

Rideshares drop off and pick up only at two white zones: Chick Hearn Ct. (eastbound) between L.A. Live Way and Georgia St., and Figueroa St. (southbound) between 12th St. and Pico Blvd.

Arena information
From LAX

The FlyAway bus runs between every LAX terminal and Union Station for $12.75, paid by contactless card or the FlyAway app; no cash. From Union Station, the Metro A Line runs to Pico Station.

Arena information

Useful things to know

Can I bring a bag to a Lakers or Kings game?

Only a clutch or wallet under 5 × 9 × 1 inches. Bags, backpacks and clear bags aren’t allowed; lockers by the Kobe Bryant Entrance start at $15 a bag.

Can I tailgate at Crypto.com Arena?

No. Tailgating is prohibited in every L.A. LIVE and Crypto.com Arena parking lot. Start at a sports bar in L.A. LIVE instead.

Can I pay cash or leave and come back?

The arena is cash-free and takes cards and mobile payments only. To re-enter, see a Guest Services team member to have your ticket scanned before you leave.

Is Crypto.com Arena the old Staples Center?

Yes. The building opened as Staples Center in 1999 and became Crypto.com Arena on December 25, 2021.

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