Crypto.com Arena

Crypto.com Arena, opened as Staples Center in 1999, became one of the most culturally visible arenas of its generation. Lakers championships, award shows, major boxing cards and decades of concerts turned the building into a Los Angeles landmark long before the naming rights changed.

Pico Station puts Metro riders within a short walk of Crypto.com Arena. LA Live is directly outside, so once you reach downtown there is no need to move the car again. If you drive, check the convention and sports calendars because overlapping events can reshape traffic around Figueroa.

Entry screening at Crypto.com Arena follows the rule posted for the event configuration. Review the official venue policy on show day, especially if you need a medical, parenting or accessibility exception.

The Pico Metro station is a short walk away, and the LA Live district gives you food and meeting spots right outside. Downtown traffic can be brutal around simultaneous convention or sports events, so check what else is happening nearby before deciding to drive.