The LA Memorial Coliseum is a stadium in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, and Metro’s E Line stops less than a five-minute walk from its entrance gates. You can plan your approach by rail, bus or car, then check the Coliseum’s current event and entry details before setting out.
- Location: 3911 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90037.
- Rail: Metro E Line stops at Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont.
- Fare: Metro’s regular one-way fare is $1.75, with two hours of unlimited transfers.
- Box Office: Gate 29, across from the California Science Center.
Finding the Coliseum in Exposition Park
The Coliseum is at 3911 S. Figueroa St. in Exposition Park. Its Box Office is at Gate 29, across from the California Science Center.
If you arrive at Expo Park/USC Station, walk west along Exposition Boulevard, then turn left into Exposition Park. Continue through the park for about five minutes, turn left onto Exposition Park Drive and walk another five minutes to the entrance.
How do you get from South Central to the Coliseum?
The E Line is the direct rail option named by the Coliseum, with two stations serving the venue. Both Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont are less than a five-minute walk from the entrance gates.
From Expo Park/USC Station, walk west on Exposition Boulevard, turn left into Exposition Park and continue through the park. Turn left onto Exposition Park Drive for the final stretch to the entrance.
Metro provides service to nearby stops on the J Line at 37th St/USC and on bus lines 40, 81, 102 and 204. Line 81 stops at MLK Jr. Boulevard and Figueroa; line 102 at Figueroa and Exposition; and lines 102 and 204 at Vermont and Exposition.
Metro’s regular fare is $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip, and includes two hours of unlimited transfers. Children under six ride free with an adult. Fares and service details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Entry policies and accessibility
The Coliseum allows one clear bag in either of two formats: a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag. You may also carry a small, hand-size clutch.
All approved bags are subject to inspection, and guests and belongings undergo metal-detector screening. Medically necessary items may be allowed after inspection.
Gate 29 is the designated ADA entrance. Every gate has a priority line for guests with mobility impairments until 30 minutes before an event starts. Accessible-services booths are at Section 109A, Gate 23 and Gate 29.
Metro buses and rail stations are ADA accessible, with elevators, ramps, priority seating and boarding assistance available. Accessible parking spaces in Exposition Park are subject to availability on arrival and cannot be reserved in advance.
Parking and public transport
Public parking in Exposition Park is limited. For USC games and most events, parking is permit-only, and there are no cash lots in the park. For other events, public parking can sell out quickly and rates vary by event; park entrances are at MLK and Hoover, and at 39th and Figueroa.
USC campus parking is about a ten-minute walk from the Coliseum. Garages do not accept oversized vehicles such as tall vans, large SUVs, RVs and buses because of height restrictions.
For accessible drop-off and pick-up, use Exposition Park Drive, entered from South Figueroa at West 39th Street. After an event, pick-up may be delayed 45–60 minutes until streets reopen.
Nearby places to visit before or after
Exposition Park’s museum options include the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
The park also includes the California African American Museum, with its collections and visitor information covered in a guide to visiting the museum.
Exposition Park is the setting for these museums as well as the Coliseum.
If you’re staying at a motel in South Central Los Angeles, the Coliseum is about a seven-minute drive away.
FAQs
Which Metro stations serve the LA Memorial Coliseum?
The E Line serves Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont. Both stations are less than a five-minute walk from the Coliseum’s entrance gates.
Where is the Coliseum Box Office?
The Box Office is at Gate 29, across from the California Science Center.
Can you bring a bag into the Coliseum?
You may bring one qualifying clear bag and a small hand-size clutch. Bags and belongings are subject to inspection, and medically necessary items may be allowed after inspection.
Is public parking available at Exposition Park?
Parking is limited. For USC games and most events, it is permit-only, with no cash lots in Exposition Park; availability and rates for other events vary.