When it comes to stadium design and technology, the $5.5 billion SoFi Stadium is a real gamechanger.
The home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams, Los Angeles Chargers, and Super Bowl LVI in 2022, SoFi Stadium is an award-winning architectural marvel located in the heart of Inglewood in Los Angeles. Designed to mimic SoCal’s sweeping coastline, a curving polymer canopy roof gracefully covers the indoor/outdoor facility—the NFL’s first—as well as an adjacent 2.5-acre plaza. The canopy provides weather protection while allowing the breeze to flow in from the nearby Pacific Ocean. California’s famously warm sunshine lights the field during the day, while at night the stadium and canopy emit an otherworldly glow visible for miles.
SoFi Stadium Features
At 3.1 million square feet, SoFi is not only the NFL’s largest stadium facility, it’s also considered the most technologically advanced sports venue ever built (and, perhaps not coincidentally, the only NFL stadium with a miniature replica of it at LEGOLAND California in Carlsbad). It features an oval-shaped, dual-sided videoboard that extends for 120 yards over the field. The shimmering lakes and cascades in front of the stadium are both beautiful and functional: The 6-acre lake captures and filters as much as 80 percent of the property’s stormwater, which is then recycled and used for irrigation. For those of you keeping score, that can add up to a savings of 26 million gallons of water annually.
The stadium seats 70,000 for football games—the NFL season runs from September through February’s Super Bowl—and as many as 100,000 for other major events, with 275 luxury suites and seats that put you closer to the field than those of any other NFL stadium.
How to Take a SoFi Tour
To get a sense of how truly unique SoFi Stadium is, nothing beats a guided tour. You’ll have the chance to go behind the scenes and visit locker rooms, see luxury suites, and even run through tunnels as you take the field—just like your gridiron heroes. Several options are available, including special Rally Day Tours that take place the day before home games, with a focus on the Rams or Chargers, depending on which team is playing. Some of the tours also include a credit at The Equipment Room—the official team store for the Chargers and Rams, where you’ll find gear that’s exclusively available at the stadium.
Two additional options round out the lineup. The NFL Experience + SoFi Stadium Tour combines a 30-minute visit to the NFL’s West Coast Headquarters—the Hollywood Park complex next door that houses NFL Network’s broadcast studios and the league’s West Coast media hub—with a 60-minute stadium tour along with one of those Equipment Room vouchers.
For groups, the Tour & Dine experience hosts 20-plus guests for a private meal in a luxury club overlooking the field, followed by a guided tour through SoFi’s signature spaces. For all tours it’s important to book in advance; availability can be limited around major events.
Events at SoFi Stadium
Looking ahead, the stadium will host eight 2026 World Cup matches, including the first showing of the U.S. Men's National Team (planned game days are June 12, 15, 18, 21, 25 and 28; July 2 and 10).
Almost precisely two years later in 2028, the stadium will be the venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Summer Olympics on July 14 and 30, respectively, and on February 14, 2027, it will host Super Bowl LXI.
SoFi is also a major venue for concerts and live entertainment, having hosted such artists as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, The Rolling Stones, BTS, and Bad Bunny. The stadium complex also includes the YouTube Theater, a 6,000-seat concert hall where such artists as Metallica, Justin Bieber, and Gorillaz have performed.
Where to Eat at SoFi Stadium
Dining at SoFi Stadium feels like a tour of L.A.’s food scene. The 2025 lineup leans into SoCal flavors—think L.A. Street Dogs and beef sliders alongside an al pastor torta, pork char siu with rice and veggies, tempura-stuffed peppers, beef flautas, and loaded fries topped with everything from shawarma to teriyaki or pastrami. A new Treats Stand offers ice cream, funnel cake, and warm just-baked cookies.
You’ll also find plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices called out in the stadium’s dining guide, which helps you locate stands near your section before you even leave your seat. Premium clubs and suites layer on extras—sushi stations, cocktail and champagne bars, and curated grab-and-go markets—though access varies by ticketed area. To speed things up on busy game days, SoFi partners with Uber Eats for order-ahead concessions, letting you pick up food with minimal time away from the action.
Portions of Hollywood Park around the venue are building out additional dining, so expect more options steps from the gates on non-event days, too. Overall, the effect is less “stadium food” and more a mash-up of local favorites and international bites, refreshed each season for Rams, Chargers, and concert crowds alike. If you have a must-try in mind, check the online guide the week of your visit—menus can vary around major events, and some items are exclusive to certain levels or clubs.
Parking and How to Get to SoFi Stadium
Parking at SoFi is plentiful; it’s best to buy passes in advance (prices increase on the day of events). Parking lots typically open a few hours before kickoff or showtime. Tailgating is allowed only in designated areas, and vehicles must fit within one space. Remember to leave extra time for security screening.
Prefer transit? Ride Metro’s C or K Line to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, then board the free SoFi Stadium shuttle on event days. Several municipal buses (e.g., GTrans, Torrance Transit, Culver CityBus) also add event service; check schedules the week of your visit. Rideshare pickup zones are clearly signed around Hollywood Park—walk to the designated area before hailing. Biking is an option, too; racks are available. Note that SoFi is cashless, including parking.
Get more details on the SoFi parking and transportation page.
Where to Stay Near SoFi Stadium
Staying close to SoFi Stadium is easy—it sits in Inglewood’s Hollywood Park district, just minutes from LAX. When it opens in September 2026, the Kali Hotel and Rooftop, Autograph Collection will be the closest hotel, being immediately adjacent to the stadium. Until then, the closest lodging is the modest Hollywood Park Motel, across the street. Beyond that, look to the hotels along West Century Blvd.—1 to 3 miles away—ranging from smaller, budget-friendly spots like Holly Crest, Tradewinds, and Crestridge to the larger Lum Hotel Los Angeles Stadium District.
If you’d rather choose from familiar chains with frequent airport shuttles, consider the options 3–5 miles to the west on West Century Blvd.: you’ll find brands such brands as Westin, Hilton, Marriott, and Sonesta. Travelers watching their budget will find plenty of midscale choices in Inglewood and Hawthorne—La Quinta, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Best Western, and similar chains—typically priced below the big LAX names yet still within a 10-minute drive.
Know before you go: SoFi Stadium has a clear-bag policy for all events.