SoFi Stadium: A Visitor Guide to Entries, Transit, Bags and Access

What to know before you go

SoFi Stadium is the venue covered by this guide. The official SoFi Stadium pages list the details that matter most on arrival: twelve guest entries around the building, a clear bag policy for all events, a cashless concourse, and a transit and rideshare plan built around Kareem Court and the LAX/Metro Transit Center.

Plan around two things first. Mobile tickets are required and must be presented upon arrival, and every guest is subject to a search of their person and possessions before entering. SeatCommons lists events at the venue; you can browse events on SeatCommons to see what is coming up.

• Twelve guest entries around the stadium
• Mobile tickets required and presented on arrival
• Clear bag policy in force for all events
• Cashless facility: credit, debit or gift card only at points of sale
• All guests subject to a search of person and possessions

Getting to SoFi Stadium

For NFL events, the stadium's parking and transportation page directs guests using public transportation to take the Metro C or K Line and disembark at LAX/Metro Transit Center Station. From there, Metro offers shuttle service from the LAX/Metro Transit Center (Bus Bay 8) to SoFi Stadium on game day.

Several local transit agencies are named on the same page. GTrans runs line 7X from Harbor Gateway Transit Center every Sunday. Torrance Transit gets guests to the stadium for a $4 round trip ride, and Culver CityBus Line 99 Express offers a $2 round-trip ride. For planning across the various modes of public transportation, LA Metro offers a trip planning solution.

• Metro C or K Line to LAX/Metro Transit Center Station for NFL events
• Metro shuttle from LAX/Metro Transit Center, Bus Bay 8, on game day
• GTrans line 7X from Harbor Gateway Transit Center, every Sunday
• Torrance Transit: $4 round trip ride
• Culver CityBus Line 99 Express: $2 round-trip ride

Entries, gates and finding your seat

There are twelve guest entries to SoFi Stadium. Entries 1 through 5 are on the North side. Entries 8, 9 and 10 are on the South side. Entries 6 and 7 sit on the West side and serve as VIP and Premium Access, and Entries 11 and 12 sit on the East side and also serve as VIP and Premium Access. The media entrance is on the Southeast side of the stadium.

Inside, one pedestrian ramp serves every level except Level Seven; it is on the Southeast side behind the end zone. There are 16 stairwells inside the stadium. For football games, guests arriving after kickoff can enter up until the final whistle or the end of the game, though select gates close after the first quarter. The gates that remain open for entry through the event are Gates 2, 3, VIP 6, VIP 7, 8B, 10B, VIP 11 and VIP 12. All gate restrictions remain in place, and GA tickets are not valid at VIP entries.

Accessibility podiums with waiting chairs are located inside Entry 4, 8 and 10.

• Entries 1 to 5: North side
• Entries 6 and 7: West side, VIP and Premium Access
• Entries 8, 9 and 10: South side
• Entries 11 and 12: East side, VIP and Premium Access
• Media entrance: Southeast side
• Pedestrian ramp: Southeast side behind the end zone, every level except Level Seven
• Open through the event: Gates 2, 3, VIP 6, VIP 7, 8B, 10B, VIP 11, VIP 12

Food, drink and what you can bring in

SoFi Stadium partnered with James Beard award-winning chefs Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo to reimagine the stadium culinary experience. Outside food and beverages, including alcohol and anything purchased on Hollywood Park's campus outside the stadium's security perimeter, are prohibited inside unless medically required.

Two allowances are published. The stadium permits one factory sealed 20-ounce bottle of water per person, and one empty, reusable, non-metal bottle of 20 ounces or less per guest, to be used at the hydration stations. Water fountains and filtered water hydration stations are located throughout the stadium. Bottles and cans of any kind, glass or metal containers of any type, and coolers and hard-sided containers are prohibited.

SoFi Stadium is a cashless facility: all points of sale are credit, debit or gift card only. The ticket office, concession stands and retail stores accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover. ReadySTATION cash-to-card kiosks are on Level 4 South at SoFi Circle near Section 234, and upper American Airlines Plaza near the gates, with no fees to obtain or use the card.

Alcohol rules are specific. California law prohibits sale to anyone under 21, guests may not possess or purchase more than two alcoholic beverages at a time, and no alcohol may be brought in or removed. Anyone who appears 35 or younger must show proof of age, and alcohol is not served to underage or visibly impaired guests. For non-football events, cut-off times are determined by SoFi Stadium management.

• One factory sealed 20-ounce water bottle per person
• One empty, clear, reusable, non-metal bottle of 20 ounces or less for hydration stations
• Outside food and beverage prohibited unless medically required
• No bottles, cans, glass or metal containers, coolers or hard-sided containers
• Cashless: card only at all points of sale
• No more than two alcoholic beverages at a time

Accessibility services

SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park have partnered with Easterseals Disability Services on accessibility. Each entry offers an accessible path. During NFL games, General Admission guests enter from the North or South depending on their seating location, and VIP or Premium guests may enter from any entry and will be directed to the closest entrance for their seat.

Wheelchair and companion seating with enhanced sight lines is available on every level, and for most events accessible seating can be purchased directly through Ticketmaster.com by toggling the show accessible tickets button under the filter tool. A very limited number of accessible seats are available on the day of the game or event, subject to availability and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Only one seat must be immediately adjacent to the wheelchair space; additional companion seats that cannot be adjacent will be in a nearby location.

Three wheelchair lifts serve the building: one on the West side and one on the East side, each between event level (Level 1) and the field club ADA pad on executive level (Level 2), and a third on the south side between event level (Level 1) and the super general admission ADA pad on executive level (Level 2). The lifts have a 750 lbs capacity and are 58.5 inches long by 43.65 inches wide, with an 80.37 inch height by 35.7 inch wide door.

The four service elevators in the Northwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest are designated as priority use for guests with limited mobility, though guests with limited mobility may use any elevator. Usage is restricted to the guest with a disability and three companions, and the stadium reserves the right to limit usage to one companion at peak times.

For guests who need more help, the mobility assistance team can be reached on event days by texting HWPK to 424-541-9222 with your name, location and the word wheelchair. Ambassadors cannot bring wheelchairs out to the parking lots, and wheelchairs cannot be loaned out during the event.

Other services: an adult changing station on Level 6 near section 329 and elevator 8; Mamava Lactation Suites on Level 4 South, the Level 6 Main Concourse and the Level 8 Upper Concourse, each with dual plug outlets, interior lighting, a USB port, seating and some supplies; two sensory-inclusive spaces at the Level 3 northeast Guest Services Center and the Level 3 southwest Guest Services Center inside the Corona Beach Club, available first-come, first-served in 15-minute increments; free sensory kits while supplies last; and noise-reducing headphones and assistive listening devices at no cost with a driver's license or other valid ID as a deposit.

Captioning and interpreting: open captioning is available during NFL games only on the lower corner ribbon displays, closed captioning is available on a smart mobile device by scanning a QR code at Guest Service Centers, and American Sign Language interpreting is available for concerts upon request on a first-come, first-served basis. First aid is available at seven locations within the stadium, including the 1st floor Southeast Concourse, the 2nd floor Northwest Concourse, the 3rd floor Northwest and Northeast Concourses, the 6th floor Southeast and Southwest Concourses, and the 8th floor Southwest and Northeast Concourses.

For ADA drop-off and pick-up, use the Hyundai Orange parking zone entry and follow staff directions. Service animals are permitted; comfort or emotional support animals are not.

• ADA drop-off and pick-up: Hyundai Orange parking zone entry
• Accessibility podiums with waiting chairs inside Entry 4, 8 and 10
• Mobility assistance on event days: text HWPK to 424-541-9222
• First aid at seven locations inside the stadium
• Sensory spaces: Level 3 northeast and Level 3 southwest Guest Services Centers
• Noise-reducing headphones and assistive listening devices free with ID deposit

Parking, drop-off and pick-up

All guests must have a parking pass. Guests without one will be turned away and directed to offsite options. Parking lots within SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park generally close one hour after the end of the event.

For drop-off, guests using rideshare services, taxis, limos, buses and shuttles can be dropped off on the northbound curb lane on Kareem Court. The Uber and Lyft drop-off area is curbside on Kareem Court between Pincay Drive and Manchester Boulevard.

Pick-up works differently. The designated rideshare pick-up is at Kareem Court and Manchester Boulevard, though the stadium notes that pick-up locations depend on the event and your service provider. The designated taxi pick-up is Kareem Court between Pincay Drive and Manchester Avenue. Limousines may drop off and pick up guests only at the designated spot on Kareem Court north of Pincay.

For ADA drop-off and pick-up, use the Hyundai Orange parking zone entry and follow staff directions.

• Parking pass required for on-site parking
• Rideshare, taxi, limo, bus and shuttle drop-off: northbound curb lane on Kareem Court
• Uber and Lyft drop-off: Kareem Court between Pincay Drive and Manchester Boulevard
• Rideshare pick-up: Kareem Court and Manchester Boulevard
• Taxi pick-up: Kareem Court between Pincay Drive and Manchester Avenue
• Limousines: Kareem Court north of Pincay only

Bag policy and stadium rules

SoFi Stadium is a Clear Bag Policy facility, and guests are strongly encouraged not to bring bags or containers. Permitted bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Clear bags, backpacks and fanny packs are allowed only if completely clear, with no tint, hologram, printed patterns or stickers. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags are also permitted, and small clutch bags cannot exceed 4.5 by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap.

Prohibited bags include purses larger than a clutch, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage, computer bags, camera bags and any bag larger than the permissible size. For NFL events, all bags must abide by the NFL Clear Bag Policy. Bag policy may vary per event. Non-approved bags can be stored at one of four bag valet locations for a nominal fee, and strollers and car seats can be checked there before entry for a nominal fee.

All guests are subject to a search of their person and possessions, and all persons entering will have their bag searched and/or walk through a metal detector or be screened with handheld metal detectors.

Other rules to know: only small, collapsable umbrellas that fit in an approved clear bag are permitted, and others must be left in your vehicle. Balloons, beach balls and other inflatables, brooms, poles and staffs, laser pointers and pens, noisemakers and musical instruments, weapons and firearms (except for uniformed law enforcement working the event), drones without advance written consent, and fireworks or incendiary devices are prohibited. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are not permitted, and NFL and promoter policies prohibit recording any live event. Binoculars are allowed but their cases are not. Handheld banners and signs are permitted if they contain no advertising, are not offensive, are not hung in the stadium and are small enough to be handheld; they can be no larger than 3 by 5 feet.

There is no re-entry on the same ticket. In an emergency, guests should contact the nearest Guest Experience Representative or Security Supervisor, who may permit re-entry at the same gate.

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags only, maximum 12 by 6 by 12 inches
• Small clutch bags maximum 4.5 by 6.5 inches
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags permitted
• Four bag valet locations for non-approved bags, nominal fee
• No re-entry on the same ticket
• No smoking anywhere on the SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park campus

Show times and gate times

For NFL games at SoFi Stadium, entry gates open 2 to 3 hours prior to kickoff, according to the stadium's parking and transportation page.

Start times for non-football events are not confirmed in the sources checked for this guide. The official event page for a given show is the place to confirm the listed start time before you travel.

• NFL games: entry gates open 2 to 3 hours before kickoff
• Non-football event start times: not confirmed in the sources checked

Check tickets

You can browse events on SeatCommons to see what is coming up at SoFi Stadium.

Frequently asked questions

Which Metro station serves SoFi Stadium?

For NFL events, the stadium directs guests using public transportation to the Metro C or K Line and to disembark at LAX/Metro Transit Center Station, where Metro offers shuttle service from Bus Bay 8 to the stadium on game day.

Where is rideshare pick-up at SoFi Stadium?

The designated rideshare pick-up is at Kareem Court and Manchester Boulevard. Drop-off is on the northbound curb lane on Kareem Court, and the Uber and Lyft drop-off area is curbside on Kareem Court between Pincay Drive and Manchester Boulevard. Pick-up locations depend on the event and your service provider.

What bag can I bring into SoFi Stadium?

Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, fully clear with no tint, hologram, printed patterns or stickers. One-gallon clear freezer bags and small clutch bags up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches are also permitted.

Which gate should I enter at SoFi Stadium?

SoFi Stadium has twelve guest entries: Entries 1 to 5 on the North side, 8 to 10 on the South side, and Entries 6 and 7 on the West side and 11 and 12 on the East side for VIP and Premium Access. During NFL games, General Admission guests enter from the North or South depending on seating location.

How do I buy accessible seating for an event at SoFi Stadium?

Wheelchair and companion seating is available on every level. For most events, accessible seating can be purchased directly through Ticketmaster.com using the show accessible tickets filter. A very limited number of accessible seats are sold on the day of the event, subject to availability and on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Can I bring my own water or food to SoFi Stadium?

Outside food and beverages are prohibited unless medically required, but the stadium allows one factory sealed 20-ounce bottle of water per person and one empty, clear, reusable non-metal bottle of 20 ounces or less for use at hydration stations.