About the Event

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and USC are excited to welcome you back to live events.  You have our commitment to deliver the best experience for our guests and employees in a safe and clean environment.

California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency is over, but COVID-19 has not gone away. Please keep taking steps to prevent the spread. In accordance with the State of California and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s updated guidelines, Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses. Follow recommendations for isolation if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. If you are at high risk of getting very sick, talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions. People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a high-quality mask or respirator when indoors in public.

Protect Yourself and Others

• Before leaving for the event, conduct a wellness assessment of yourself and family members if you are healthy enough to attend a public event.
• If you have a cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and fever or chills, or if you are currently under isolation or quarantine orders, please return home and contact your health care provider.
• If you have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher you may not enter the venue.
• If you have experienced symptoms during or after your visit please contact your health care provider.
• Please note that protocols are subject to change.

What You Need

• There is no longer a requirement to provide proof of vaccination for entry.
• The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and California Department of Public Health suggest to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, including recommended booster doses.

Face Covering

• A face mask is no longer required to be worn during events.
• People may choose to mask at any time.
• People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a high-quality mask or respirator when indoors in public.
• Wearing a face mask is proven to help prevent transmission of the virus, particularly to persons with prolonged, cumulative exposure or persons with higher risk of illness.

Ticketing

• All tickets should be purchased in advance. Event day ticket sales at the box office may not be available.
• All tickets will be delivered as mobile tickets to scan upon entry.
• Please review Los Angeles County Travel Advisory for updates.

Enhanced Cleaning

• Cleaning practices are in alignment with CDC, WHO, OSHA and Public Health recommendations to help facilitate the effective removal of germs.
• All restrooms have dedicated attendants and be routinely cleaned and disinfected each hour during the event.
• Clean hands keep you healthy! Wash and scrub regularly for at least twenty (20) seconds to help prevent the spread of germs and viruses.
• Disinfectants in use are EPA approved for use against SARS-CoV-2.

Food and Beverage

• Please return to your seat while actively eating or drinking.
• ALL food and beverage should be consumed while stationary or seated, regardless of vaccination status.
• Concessions may operate at reduced capacity and some menus may not be available.
• Food may be served fully-wrapped and in a closable container.
• Single-serving food items may be brought into the venue in an approved clear bag or carried by hand.

PRIORITY ACCESS AND BUILDING SERVICES

The Coliseum is a fully accessible venue.  Outside of the Coliseum, curb ramps are enhanced to increase accessibility from key parking lot approaches. 

Every gate has a priority line for guests with mobility impairments up until 30 minutes before the start of the event. Within the final 30 minutes, all lanes will be open to all guests.

Accessible seating sections feature in-seat service for patrons in wheelchairs or with restricted mobility.  Information cards will be provided at your seating location during the event.

Handrails and more aisles have been added to make it easier for guests who need a little more help to navigate the stairs and get to their seats. We’ve also added more semi-ambulatory seats, which are aisle seats with arm rests that raise to make it easier to transfer to the seat.

We encourage all guests with mobility disabilities to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. If you need to recharge your motorized wheelchair, you may do so at the West Administration Building, located across from Tunnel 11. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20 amp circuit. We cannot provide wheelchair or scooter rentals.

An online map with locations of ADA services can be found by clicking here.

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum can accommodate guests in wheelchairs or with restricted mobility. The Coliseum features multiple areas at Street level that do not require ramps or lifts to access. Situated at a midpoint between field level and the uppermost rows of the Coliseum, these areas can be accessed directly through accessible tunnels, which lead into the seating area of the Coliseum. These locations are situated around most of the circumference of the venue.

People who require accessible seating because of a disability are permitted to purchase tickets for accessible seats. Tickets for accessible seats may be sold to individuals who require accessible seating themselves or to someone purchasing on their behalf. People with disabilities who do not require the specific features of accessible seating but merely prefer them are not entitled to purchase accessible seats. Reserved seating in designated sections is available in advance, on a season or individual event basis, based on availability.

On event day, guests who previously purchased a non-accessible game ticket but require accessible seating will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis, based on availability.

For assistance, please contact:

USC Trojans
(213) 740-GOSC(4672)

All Other Coliseum Events
(213) 747-7111

Or visit the Box Office located at Gate 29 for resolution.

For guests that need additional assistance reaching upper level seats in the Coliseum, escalators are located adjacent to Tunnels 4, 11, and 19.

ACCESSIBLE DROP-OFF AND PICK UP

Drop-off and pick-up for guests with disabilities should be made on Exposition Park Drive after entering from South Figueroa at W. 39th Street.  Please be aware drop-off and/or pick-up may be difficult due to heavy traffic and congestion.  Due to post-game traffic patterns, pick-up in this area may be delayed up to 45-60 minutes after the game until streets can be re-opened for access.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

ADA accessible parking is available in Expo Park.  Marked ADA spaces may not be reserved in advance are subject to availability based on arrival.  Event parking permit holders may park in ADA spaces, provided they have a valid ADA placard to do so.  Due to an extremely high demand for accessible parking, Expo Park is unfortunately 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. Event parking rates may vary per event.

It is recommended that guests with disabilities take the Metro E (Expo) Line to the Expo Park/USC stop on Exposition Boulevard when visiting the Coliseum. Click here for more information about Accessibility on Metro.

GATE ENTRANCE

Every gate has a priority line for guests with mobility impairments up until 30 minutes before the start of the event. Within the final 30 minutes, all lanes will be open to all guests.

Gate 29 is the Coliseum’s designated ADA entrance. After using the ADA entry, please visit the Accessible Services kiosk immediately inside the gate for any questions.

ACCESSIBLE SERVICES KIOSKS

Accessible Services Kiosks are conveniently located inside the stadium at Section 109A, Gate 23 and Gate 29. Additional assistance is also available at the West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11. At these locations, guests with disabilities can:

• Request a ticket exchange for accessible seating
• Charge wheelchair batteries and other assistive technology (available at West Administration Building only)
• Pick-up assistive listening devices
• Rent a sensory bag
• Learn about other accessible services at the Coliseum

CLOSED CAPTIONING

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum provides closed captioning services for all major events. To confirm that closed captioning service will be available, please email LA Coliseum with the event name and the date service is requested. Requests should be made at least one week in advance to the event date.

The service provides text of all public address announcements during the game. You can access the service from your browser on any smart phone or mobile device. Data rates may apply. To access the service from your mobile device go to www.CaptionedText.com and enter Confirmation: 2650 (for English) at the top of the page. If you need assistance during an event, please text to (213) 263-4007. Data rates may apply.

HEARING AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Assistive listening devices for fans with hearing or visual impairments are available for checkout at Customer Service located in the Coliseum West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend an event may contact lacoliseum@usc.edu. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 14 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Service animals must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times unless either the handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash, or other tether, or the use of a harness, leash, or other tether would interfere with the service animals safe, effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler´s control (e.g., voice control, signals, or other effective means). If you intend to bring a service animal to the building, please notify your ticket representative at the time of purchase so that an aisle seat may be reserved for you if available. An animal relief area is provided at Gate 16 and Gate 33 in the Olympic Plaza. Guests with service animals are responsible for cleaning up after their animals and for their appropriate behavior toward other guests and Coliseum personnel at all times. A failure to do may result in the animal’s removal from the stadium. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is not responsible for the care or supervision of a service animal.

WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTS

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is proud to provide assistance inside the stadium for guests with special needs. This service is free and can be requested through Customer Service. Disabled assistance is available upon request at all entry gates. To minimize wait times, we suggest that you make arrangements prior to the event you are attending by calling 213-747-7111 or email lacoliseum@usc.edu. During event hours, please call or text “ADA” to 213 263-4007. So that we may assist multiple guests, please be aware that our staff will not remain with you during the event, and you are not allowed to remain in the wheelchair during the event. In addition, the Coliseum does not rent wheelchairs or crutches.

Service dogs or service-dogs-in-training for guests with disabilities are allowed.  All other animals are prohibited.

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.

Bottles and cans of any kind are prohibited inside the Coliseum.  Factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less, are allowed and limited to 2 bottles per person.

The Coliseum is cashless. Only credit/debit cards and mobile pay are accepted.

Children who are two years of age and under are admitted free as long as they are held in a lap and do not interfere with other guests’ view of the event.  Strollers are prohibited.

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.

It is a violation to stand in Tunnels or sit in Aisles per LAFD Fire Code 4701.4.1.3. Please keep all aisles and tunnels clear of obstructions. Your cooperation is appreciated.

When driving to the venue please carpool with 3 or more people, and plan your travel ahead of time.  Use navigation and traffic apps such as Waze or Google Maps. Please use the following suggested routes:

From the North via the 110 Freeway: Exit Exposition Blvd. –  Turn Left on Flower St. –  Turn Left on Figueroa St. – Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.

From the South via the 110 Freeway: Exit Martin Luther King Blvd. –Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.  The Express Lane exits directly to 39th St. and the entrance to Exposition Park.

From the East via the 10 Freeway: Exit Vermont St. – Turn Left on to Vermont St. – Continue past the USC Campus – Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.

From the West via the 10 Freeway: Exit Vermont St. – Turn Right on to Vermont St. – Continue past the USC Campus – Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.

The use of Drone aircraft or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is prohibited at all times in Exposition Park and surrounding areas without first obtaining a permit and authorization from the State of California. Use inside the Coliseum is prohibited unless approved by Coliseum management and operators must meet the same requirements for the State of California.

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.

The use of laser pointers is strictly prohibited and will result in ejection from the venue.

Lost items may be claimed at the Coliseum West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11. Lost items may be searched for at lacoliseum.liff.app.
Found items may be turned over to the office, or given to an usher or security guard in your section. For more information, please call 213-747-7111 on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

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

Download PDF Map

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.

If you see something, say something. Please report suspicious activities to local authorities (such as unattended backpacks, vehicle incursion or drones). Call 877-A-THREAT (877-284-7328) or notify police, stadium security or event staff. In case of emergency at USC, call (213) 740-4321 or 9-1-1.

Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements (including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, vaporizers and e-cigarettes) are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum. The use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited for all events (LAMC 41.50.1). Violators may be subject to eviction and/or citation.

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.