2026 World Cup Venue · Inglewood, Los Angeles
One of the world's great sporting arenas. SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosts World Cup matches in Los Angeles — a city where football, entertainment, and global culture have always been inseparable.
SoFi Stadium is arguably the most technically sophisticated stadium in the world. Opened in 2020 after four years of construction at a reported cost of $5 billion, it is the most expensive sports venue ever built. Its defining feature is the 4K-capable 360° HD "Infinity Screen" — a massive dual-sided display that wraps around the interior of the stadium, visible from every seat. The partial ETFE roof covers the seating bowl while leaving the pitch open to the Southern California sky and sea breeze, delivering a natural football atmosphere without exposure to LA's occasional rain.
The grass pitch sits on a removable tray system — allowing the natural turf to be taken out for concerts and other events, then reinstalled for football. This ensures a playing surface that consistently meets elite football standards. FIFA's technical team has praised the stadium's infrastructure as among the finest they have assessed for a World Cup.
SoFi sits at the heart of the Hollywood Park development — a massive mixed-use district that also includes YouTube Theater (a 6,000-seat concert hall), retail, restaurants, and housing. The Crenshaw/LAX Metro Line runs directly adjacent to the stadium, connecting to downtown Los Angeles and LAX Airport without requiring a car.
By Metro (Recommended): The Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line serves Downtown Inglewood Station directly adjacent to the stadium. This is the cleanest, most reliable option for matchday travel. Journey from downtown Los Angeles: approximately 35 minutes. From Hollywood: approximately 45 minutes. No car required.
By Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are widely used in LA. Dedicated rideshare pickup and dropoff zones are signed on-site. Expect surge pricing around major events. Traffic on the I-405 and surface streets can be heavy in the hours before kick-off.
By Car: On-site parking is available through Hollywood Park parking structures but must be pre-purchased. Prices are high on event days. Many LA locals strongly recommend using Metro instead of driving to any major event in Inglewood.
Hollywood & the Walk of Fame: A 20-minute drive northwest. TCL Chinese Theatre, Dolby Theatre (Oscars), and the heart of the global entertainment industry.
Venice Beach: One of the world's most iconic beaches and boardwalks, 25 minutes away. Basketball courts, Muscle Beach gym, and the Abbot Kinney restaurant strip.
Downtown Los Angeles: LA Live, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Broad museum, Grand Central Market, and the historic Olvera Street — all within 20–30 minutes by Metro.
The Hollywood Park District: YouTube Theater sits next door for post-match concerts. The retail and restaurant scene around the stadium is growing rapidly.
Los Angeles invented the modern concept of sports-as-entertainment, and SoFi Stadium is the fullest expression of that idea. For the 2026 World Cup, LA represents the tournament's glamour destination — a city that the global media understands, that players aspire to visit, and where every match will be a spectacle. The stadium's capacity of 70,000 is supplemented by the fact that the LA metro area is home to the largest concentration of football fans per capita in the United States, with deep ties to clubs and national teams across Mexico, Central America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
The city's global connectivity is unmatched: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the world's busiest, making LA the natural gateway for international visitors arriving for the tournament. The climate in June is warm and dry — perfect football weather, rarely interrupted by rain. Combined with the world-class facilities, the spectacle of the Infinity Screen, and the electric atmosphere that LA brings to any major event, SoFi Stadium will be one of the standout venues of the 2026 World Cup.
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