Here are some quick tips to make sure you have a great Coliseum experience:

• Plan ahead and know how you are getting to the Coliseum.  Use navigation and traffic apps such as Waze or Google Maps.
• Most traffic into Exposition Park is right-turn only.  Left-turn pockets will be closed.
• Go Metro on Gameday.  Take advantage of the E Line with two stops adjacent to the Coliseum.
• Purchase event parking in advance for Exposition Park or USC Campus.  Rates and availability may vary per event.
• Get here early.  Review policies, be prepared for metal detector screening and have items clearly displayed in a clear bag.
• The Coliseum is cashless.  Only credit/debit cards and mobile pay are accepted.
• The Coliseum is a no smoking venue.  Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum.
• Download mobile tickets to your wallet on your mobile device before arriving. Screenshots are not accepted.

More information is available here

All guests will be required to provide appropriate proof of age with one the following forms of identification:

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Any valid U.S. State or Federal Government issued I.D.
• Any Valid U.S. Passport and/or Passport Card
• U.S. Military I.D.
• Valid Foreign Passport

Guests may not possess or purchase more than two (2) alcoholic beverages at a time. Shots may not be served at any time. Caps will be removed from all bottles. All glass containers must be poured into cups.

All concession stands and portable units will stop serving alcohol at least thirty minutes before the end of the event, at the end of the third quarter during football and at the 70^th minute during soccer matches. For other events, alcohol cut-off times will be determined by Coliseum Management.

Alcohol of any kind may not be brought into or removed from the Coliseum. During USC football games, alcohol may not be removed from the Scholarship Club Tower.

Any guest who is determined to be deliberately concealing alcohol while entering the Coliseum will not be permitted to enter the building. A person exhibiting visible signs of impairment will not be permitted into the Coliseum. Any guest who exhibits behavior that distracts or inconveniences, or otherwise, interferes with another guest’s enjoyment of the event may be removed from the Coliseum.

Alcohol will not be served to any underage person or visibly impaired guest. Alcohol beverage sales may be curtailed or prohibited at the discretion of management.

The Coliseum prohibits bags, backpacks and other containers from entering the venue, with the following exceptions:

• One bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and does not exceed 12” by 6” by 12”, or;
• A one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• In addition to one of the clear bags noted above, guests may also carry in a small clutch bag or purse approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, oversized seat cushions with pockets or metal structures, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

These measures are designed to promote public safety while encouraging guests to limit the items they bring into the venue to create a more efficient screening and entry process. We ask that all items are visible when entering the venue. The fewer items that are concealed, the quicker the process becomes.

All approved bags are subject to inspection upon entry. For more information on the Coliseum Bag Policy, please visit www.lacoliseum.com/beclear.

Everyone needs a ticket, regardless of age. Discounted pricing is available for children 12 years old and younger.  On Saturday’s Qualifying Day, children under 12 are free.

Child ID bands are available at customer service locations.  It is suggested that the band, ticket stubs, a nametag and/or any other additional information be pinned to the clothing of any young child that might require assistance. These measures will assist any USC personnel in reuniting guests should it become necessary.

To report a lost child, please contact the nearest police officer or USC staff member, or go to customer service located at the Coliseum Administration Building across from Tunnel 11.

For the safety and security of our guests, re-entry is not allowed at any event.

In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment, we ask that fans refrain from the following behavior at all events.

• Profanity or other offensive language or gestures, whether spoken, written or appearing on apparel
• Smoking (including vaporizers, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco)
• Intoxication or excessive alcohol consumption or signs of substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior
• Bringing prohibited items into the venue
• Throwing of items or liquids
• Entering the playing field or court at any time
• Fighting or other threatening behavior, including verbal or physical harassment
• Failure to retain ticket and/or present it to event staff if requested to do so
• Resale of tickets at the venue
• Violation of state or local laws
• Failing to follow instruction of stadium personnel or stadium policies

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN EJECTION OR ARREST

Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to management personnel. For assistance, call or text 213-263-4007. Message and data rates may apply.

First aid stations are located on the Street Level Concourse at Gate 1 and adjacent to Gate 16, and on the Upper Concourse level between Upper Tunnels 17-18. Please contact the nearest usher or security officer if medical attention is needed.

Guest experience and satisfaction is a high priority of Coliseum Management.  Guest Services booths are located at Gate 1, Gate 23 and at the Coliseum West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11. An additional booth is located on the upper concourse level at Stair 17.

You can also reach a customer service representative by calling or texting 213-263-4007.  Message and data rates may apply.

PARKING

There are a limited number of public parking spaces in Exposition Park. Public parking sells out quickly and rates may vary per event. Entrances to Exposition Park are located at MLK & Hoover and 39th & S. Figueroa.  Exposition Park is managed by the Office of Exposition Park Management, a department of the State of California’s Natural Resources Agency.

Parking is also available on the USC campus at the parking structures. All USC Campus Parking Lots and Structures are open to the public and available to purchase in two ways:

1. Pre-purchase a parking pass for the event at the link below
   Purchase USC Parking
2. Four of our campus parking structures now feature Text2Park technology – all you need is your license plate, a mobile phone, and a credit card!  Drive straight in, park in any normal, unmarked space in any of the yellow or green locations below (click on the map to open as a webpage), and text the location code (by the elevator or stairwell) to 25023. These structures are patrolled using LPR (License Plate Reader) technology, so be sure to enter your license plate information correctly and pay as soon as you park your car.

There are also a variety of privately owned and operated lots nearby the Coliseum. While you are welcome to use these lots, please understand that the Coliseum does not manage or control these lots in any manner.

ADA accessible parking is available in Exposition Park. By law, these spaces cannot be reserved in advance and are offered to guests on a first-available basis. Due to an extremely high demand for accessible parking we are unable to accommodate all of our guests, so please arrive early to ensure that you have a space in a lot. Please arrive with your state issued placard and identification, and parking personnel will guide you to your parking area. The fee for parking may vary per event.

TRANSPORTATION

Due to limited parking, attendees are encouraged to take public transportation to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for events.

Metro

The Coliseum is easily accessible using the Metro E Line at the Expo Park/USC or Expo/Vermont Stations.

The Metro E Line runs from East LA to Santa Monica, and can be easily accessed with connections at 7^th St./Metro Center in downtown Los Angeles to the Metro B & D Lines. A Line riders can transfer to the E Line at the following stations: Little Tokyo/Arts District, Historic Broadway, Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill, 7^th St./Metro Center and Pico Station.

Purchase a $3.50 round-trip fare at the beginning of trips to avoid lines when events are over. Each person, including children over the age of 5, must have a valid TAP card and remember to tap before each boarding.

Last trains from Expo Park depart at 11:50 pm heading east towards East LA (via Downtown LA) and 12:10 am heading west towards downtown Santa Monica. Enhanced service begins two to three hours prior to kickoff and continues one to two hours after the game. When leaving the Coliseum, exit the North side of the Coliseum at Gates 19 or 23.

For more Metro Gameday information, please visit: https://www.metro.net/riding/gameday/

Metro Service to the Coliseum

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Download a map and schedule information for the E Line at https://www.metro.net/riding/schedules/?line=804 

Metro also has several convenient parking lots available (fees and availability may vary) at:

B Line

• North Hollywood B Line Station
• Universal City/Studio City

C Line

Ample parking is available at nearly all stations between Norwalk and Redondo Beach

E Line

• La Cienega/Jefferson
• Culver City
• Expo/Sepulveda
• Expo/Bundy
• 26^th/Bergamot
• 17^th/SMC
• Indiana in Boyle Heights
• Atlantic in East Los Angeles

A Line

• APU/Citrus College
• Azusa Downtown
• Irwindale
• Duarte/City of Hope
• Monrovia
• Arcadia
• Sierra Madre Villa in East Pasadena
• Fillmore in Pasadena
• Heritage Square
• Lincoln/Cypress

All persons and their belongings are subject to metal detector screening and bag inspection prior to entering the Coliseum. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays. All prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Coliseum.

The following items are NOT ALLOWED in the Coliseum:

• Bags, Backpacks or Purses which do not meet Bag Policy guidelines. Hard or Soft Coolers, Baskets, Packages or Containers;
• Alcoholic Beverages, Bottles or Cans. (Factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less, are allowed; limit 2 per person);
• Illegal Drugs and Weapons including Firearms, Knives, Explosives, Fireworks, Lighters and Laser Pointers;
• Professional Cameras (lenses longer than 3”) and Camera Equipment, Selfie-Sticks, Tripods and Video or Audio Recording Equipment;
• Banners, Sticks, Poles, Inflatables, Frisbees, Balls, and Unsliced Fruits or Vegetables;
• Umbrellas, Balloons, Strollers, Skateboards and Folding or Beach Chairs;
• Noise making devices such as whistles, horns or musical instruments;
• Pets (Service Animals are allowed);
• The Coliseum is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and smoking implements are prohibited in any area of the Coliseum.

Please do not conceal items. Have all items clearly visible inside an approved bag. All Bags must meet Bag Policy guidelines and are subject to inspection upon entry. For more information on the Coliseum Bag Policy, please visit http://www.lacoliseum.com/beclear.

Strollers are not permitted in the seating areas of the Coliseum.  Guests are encouraged to leave strollers at home or in their vehicles. If item check locations are available, strollers must be collapsible and easily stored.  Strollers and other mobility devices may not be left unattended, even at the top of seating sections or adjacent to tunnels accessing seating areas. USC and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are not responsible for lost, damaged, stolen or misplaced items.

For this event, tailgating is not permitted in the parking lots or any other areas of the Exposition Park.

Public parking lots in Exposition Park that surround the Coliseum are managed by the Office of Exposition Park Management, a department of the State of California’s Natural Resources Agency.

Please help us keep a safe environment and positive experience for all guests in the park.

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