Stadium
SoFi Stadium · tournament name: Los Angeles Stadium
- Capacity70,240
- RoofTranslucent fixed
- Surfacenatural grass overlay
- AirportsLAX · BUR · LGB · ONT
Fixed translucent ETFE roof; grass overlay installed. In Inglewood, 3 miles east of LAX.
Getting there
- LAX
- BUR
- LGB
- ONT
Climate & what to pack: Warm, dry, sunny. Sun hat and water bottle.
Where to stay
Budget
- HI Los Angeles Santa MonicaBeach-adjacent hostel.
- Freehand Los AngelesDTLA, co-working vibe.
Mid-range
- Cambria Hotel LAXClose to SoFi and airport.
- The Kinney Venice BeachWalkable to the boardwalk.
Premium
- Hotel Bel-AirQuiet canyon retreat.
- Shutters on the BeachOn the sand in Santa Monica.
Where to eat
- GuisadostacosBoyle Heights, braised taco specialist.
- Night + Market SongThaiSilver Lake, bold Isaan flavours.
- PizzanaItalianNeo-Neapolitan pies, several locations.
Things to do
- Griffith ObservatorylandmarkFree; go at sunset for the Hollywood sign view.
- Venice + Santa Monica boardwalkbeachRent bikes, 5 km flat ride.
- Getty CentermuseumFree entry, paid parking; architecture is the real draw.
- Universal Studiostheme parkBig day out; buy skip-the-line.
Gear tuned for Los Angeles
Heat
- Electrolyte tabletsDrop in a water bottle; cheaper than stadium sports drinks.
- Cooling neck towelSoaks and stays cold - a lifesaver in 35 °C.
- Sun-protective long-sleeveUPF protection without cooking you - Dallas/Miami/Monterrey.
Tech
- Walking shoesYou will walk more than you think - break them in first.
- International eSIMCovers USA + Canada + Mexico on one plan.
- 20,000 mAh power bankEnough for a matchday of phone, camera and maps.
Comfort
- Packing cubesNon-negotiable for a multi-city trip.
- Travel pillowFor the long flight and the cross-country drive.
- Compression socksLong-haul flights are brutal without them.