Crypto.com Arena is multi-purpose arena located in Los Angeles, California. The arena opened in 1999 and features a maximum capacity of 21,000 that is adjustable depending on the event held. Over its 25 year history the arena has become one of the world’s busiest and most successful having hosted over 5,000 events since first opening.

The arena originally opened as the Staples Center, a name which it held for most of its history. The arena was the first venue to open in the area that has since become known as L.A. Live, a mixed-use entertainment and dining district that has transformed downtown Los Angeles.

The arena is the primary known home court of the NBA basketball team Los Angeles Lakers and NHL hockey team Los Angeles Kings with both teams achieving great success at the arena filling the rafters with championship banners in the process. Apart of basketball and hockey the arena has also hosted a number of high-profile wrestling, boxing and UFC events. The arena is also due to host the gymnastics program at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Crypto.com Arena is also a popular venue for live music severing as the de facto venue for most performing artists when visiting Los Angeles. The arena has also hosted a number of high-profile events include the Grammy Awards and the memorials to Michael Jackson and Kobe Bryant.

Despite being over 25 years old the arena is still one of the world’s most popular arenas. 25-30 years is usually the age of an arena when cities begin to look into replacement, however the arena continues to serve as one of the city’s best venues due its versatility continual renovation programs, with the most recent round completed in 2024.

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, Crypto.com Arena is easily accessible from anywhere in the city. Several major freeways connect the city to Downtown with ample parking spaces located within walking distance of the arena. The arena can also be reached easily via public transport with the Pico Light Rail Station on the Los Angeles Metro Rail network located a short walk away.