Loved seeing Bob Moses and Odeza here. But it's the worst concert venue I've been to in my life. 30 minute bathroom line, no signs for parking, and only a couple parking entrances, which took about an hour to park upon arrival. It's also just pure chaos in the halls/atrium. Never felt more anxiety at a concert venue before. read more

If I can rate 0 stars I would. I have never been to a worse stadium for a concert. This stadium was so unorganized. Security was a mess. Bathroom lines were out of control. I would expect buying a vip package for a sold out concert would be better and less stressful but I won't ever waiste my time or money coming back to this stadium ever again. read more

Came for an LAFC game and this was my first time visiting. Parking situation is rough! We paid $50 to park way in the back and walk quite a ways away. Luckily it was a nice day so the walk wasn't bad. The traffic controllers for the event were too annoyed to answer questions or even bother with customers coming in. One of them even told us to move ahead although there was a pedestrian coming into the crosswalk. Another one rolled their eyes at me when I asked him a question. I get that long lines and waiting are part of going to events but hopefully it gets better. The stadium itself is beautiful! Not a bad seat in the place. Lots of access to food, drink and restrooms. Concessions staff was friendly and fast. read more

New nice looking venue. Steep prices for merch, food and parking. Disappointed that no one replied to my email and the contact form I filled out online to ask about the clear bag policy and also lost & found. They don't check their emails. read more

Went to a game on Saturday where my boyfriend got not only assaulted but accused of throwing a cup into the stands which he did not do also witnesses were saying he didn't throw a cup also the man that assaulted him not only left him with several bruises around his neck but also ripped his chain. I hope there security can do better next time. We have been coming over the past few years and have never experienced something like this before. read more

I went to this venue for the first time to see a concert. First off the signage and direction to pre-paid parking was minimal to non existent. However when we finally got to a lot, it was wide open, easy to park and safe. Unfortunately, they would not let us walk through the area along the Coliseum so we had to walk all the way around along the street to get to the front of the venue. Once at the venue, EVERYONE of the employees, both outside and inside, were very helpful, friendly and patient. I was very impressed with how the employees treated everyone! At the end of the show, they did let us out ,multiple exits which made our walk back to the car very easy and no where near as long as our walk in. read more

Went to see Queen there last year. Good concert but signage for prepaid parking was horrible and staff was less than helpful in directing us how to access. After spending an hour circling the venue we gave up and paid for parking in a nearby parking garage read more

I was attending the "in my feelings" concert on December 17, 2022. I enter on the on the floor side where the two food places was Trejo Tacos. They have a set menu chicken loaded nachos and beef loaded nachos. I was able to choose chicken nachos and order a 1800 margarita. Something in the nachos as hella off and old. I can not tell you what it was but I was not the only person throwing up the food that night. The concert was great the customer services was great. Being that I wanted to wait to eat before chris brown hit the stage I throw up the nachos then I was feeling better. But there was one girl who missed the whole concert throwing up. read more

I don't even like sports, but this place is amazing!! I went on a behind-the-scenes tour for a class project and heard from the president and other leadership. It's actually an amazing story of what they are doing. Will Ferrel is also a part owner with the 30 or so other founders. This is essentially an entertainment center for the community. It has VIP feel and gorgeous with everything in gold (their LAFC brand color). There are club-like interiors, rooftop lounge, etc. It definitely represents LA and I could see many high end/celebrity events being held here. There are different areas that are for various groups with different vibes (depending on ticket price). The stadium seating is special in that it is comfortable, you can stand safely and intimate with the court. Restaurant and bar areas are great. College night is Thursdays and 1/2 off! Beautiful interior with couches, etc. All I can say is This place is state of the art! read more

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Banc of California Stadium is a jewel of MLS and veritable temple of American soccer! It's also the home of local side LAFC. The side debuted in 2018 as the newest expansion side in MLS. The facilities are top notch and the grounds are of next-level quality! Throughout the stadium various types of fare can be found! One of my favorites is local shop Seoul Sausage! Prices can be a little more than what they are outside, but being able to munch on a Pork Kalbi Sauasage sandwich whilst taking in the beautiful game is worth it! Also be sure to get a souvenir cup for $8! (Stay hydrated and leave with a cool bit of swag!) Make sure to walk around the concourse to gear up on LAFC merch as well as maybe run into local celebs like Olly the Falcon, The Gold Cup, or maybe even part owner of the club Will Ferrell! One thing to keep in mind though is the strict clear bag policy the stadium has! They have bag check-ins available just outside the stadium for $5 but it's not an exorbitant amount so play safe and bring a clear draw string bag or tote! Other than that I've had amazing experiences at each match I've come to here at Banc! The fans of the club are also a cut above the rest and who knows... maybe you'll be part of the black and gold by the end of it! Hit the pitch and have fun! read more

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Tremendous addition to our Los Angeles community. This city was destined for a club and stadium of this caliber and to finally see it realized is a dream come true. Built from the ground up with direct input from true supporters, it is no mistake that this club and stadium has vaulted to the top of things to see and places to be in Los Angeles. Come to a game, join the 3252 and support Los Angeles read more

Does L.A. really need TWO Major League Soccer teams? Trick question: Like any other city in America, L.A. doesn't even need ONE Major League Soccer team. But a group of geniuses (including the man who nearly bankrupted Sony Pictures and a movie star who demands both that he be paid tens of millions of dollars per movie AND that the rest of us live under the repressive yoke of socialism) somehow believe the answer to Americans' clear and resounding apathy to soccer as a spectator sport is just to force feed them more of it. And so, Los Angeles now has TWO purpose-built soccer stadiums. (And 99.9% of you reading this are thinking, "Huh? What's the other one?") Banc of California Stadium isn't really a stadium ― at least not in the way Americans think of them. As concert venues go, it's more of an arena at 22,000 seats, and it would make a pretty good concert venue from the look of it: It's got an intimate feel; for one thing, the lack of dozens of luxury boxes means the upper tiers aren't too terribly high like at Staples Center. The vendors are local eateries: Seoul Sausage, Beer Belly, Chica's Tacos, etc. Sadly, the prices are extortionate: A domestic beer (Coors Light or Bud Light, depending on the concession) is $11; imported (Heineken, Dos Equis, or Bohemia, again varying) is $14. So essentially one beer costs about as much as a case. Things like chicken tenders and fries were $14, too. We left without eating or drinking. The various clubs (Figueroa Club, VIP Club, Founders Club, Cityview Club) were open for viewing, but none were functioning (and the VIP Club was still not completed). The building's high-roller spaces for deep-pocketed fans are handsome, with a sleek Art Déco-inspired design in many of those interiors. The spaces for the proletariat are utilitarian, spare, and downright Brutalist with their unadorned bare concrete surfaces. Still, this could be a nice addition to the city's venues for events, especially as the Memorial Sports Arena was due for replacement. Hopefully it will find more use than just soccer, which is of no use to anyone at all... read more

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Came here for a LAFC game, and it was a great time. We sat in the supporter section where the seats are barred off, but it made the experience. People weren't rowdy but engaged. There were chants continuously starting and ending. There were flags waving. It is definitely an authentic way to experience a game! This would've been a 5 star, but I was disappointed with the food item I had. I got the grilled cheese with bratwurst, and that was just ok. The cheese wasn't all the way melted and the brat was on the colder side. Given, I understand needing to serve customers quickly but....my taste buds didn't appreciate​ it. Baha. There were other things too, so I'll get something else next time. Also really cool, and I'm not sure if it's going to be around every game, is the Lyft partnership they have. There was a "lounge" area where people got picked up. Since it was a hot day, they were handing out water bottles. Yay! Kudo points for the stadium and Lyft! read more

This is a nice stadium I just think they need more shade for summer games. We had field seats and we were burning up in the heat. Parking prices are kind of ridiculous! We paid $40. I had a tri-tip sandwich from Bledsoe's and a few beers. The sandwich was $14 and came with a small side of coleslaw...yuck! The beers range in price, cheapest about $11. Got to enjoy the Figueroa club as well! That was great because it's indoors, you have a great view of the field and unlimited food and drink! Even beers, wines and whiskeys. You're also appointed your own server. If I'm sitting field I'll go for an evening game. read more

BMO Stadium - Sheesh - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Venue itself is nice, modern and clean. Just attended a Killers concert and they were amazing! However, we entered the concert greatly dissatisfied. First, we were stuck in traffic for over an hour even though we left with plenty of time. Traffic control sucks. Parking was a nightmare. Although we had pre paid parking, we were denied entry to any lots though they had plenty of parking spots available. We were directed to park in front of the Natural History Museum (on the lawn...poor grass) and then no one was even charged for parking. So it's great for people who hadn't paid but we were out $50! And there was no security or attendants available at this "lot". No guidance whatsoever and then a worker comes out of nowhere barking at everyone to move or they'd be towed! What a joke. What a mess. I would recommend if you're attending a very popular event, go HOURS earlier. read more

3.5-4 stars Nice, new, shiny stadium that is wholly dedicated to soccer. Before the Stadium was built, Original LAFC supporters were invited to events to sign the concrete center circle and etc. It is amazing how quickly this Stadium was built, from concept, to hole in the ground, to an actual Stadium. We are original LAFC supporters with season passes and it has always been a great experience coming to LAFC games, from the staff to the seating. The only gripe we have is the parking prices, of course, this being DTLA of course. The Stadium does promote public transit and always sends information through the apps on how to travel to the Stadium by public transit. With any stadium and venue, always go onto their website and read which items are allowed and/or prohibited before arriving at the stadium. There are always people confused when they are trying to go through security, they are trying to bring in certain items, bags, and etc. You are allowed to bring in 1 bottle of water, which is great because purchasing a bottle of water is pretty pricey at stadiums. The only food that I've ever purchased from here was a latte from Califia. It was delicious and of great quality. There is no NWSL team yet... Really hoping that one gets started up real soon as Mia Hamm is one of the owners of LAFC. The Banc of California Stadium is the only place I've been to where the lines to the men's restroom are longer than the women's, at each and every restroom. Driving in and out of the Stadium is usually pretty smooth and the concept of the whole stadium has been very well thought out. read more

This is the most unorganized stadium/venue I have ever attended. We had to wait in the line for parking for over two hours. We missed our concert and they do not refund Parking or Tickets when the situation occurs. Regardless of the Artist, I will not be attending any more events at this venue. What a shitshow. read more

We came here for a concert and could not get in. We had paid for parking previously for the venue lots and were turned away at 3 entrances right as we got there. We arrived at 6:45, 45 min before the show started and attempted to park for 2 hours. After getting denied parking entrance the third time well after the opening act was already over we called the box office to see what could be done. We were told we would get refunded the full amount for parking and show tickets so, begrudgingly, we decided to leave. Come to find out two days later that the parking was refunded but they denied the request to refund the tickets because we purchased Platinum tickets. I understand that the tickets may not be refundable but we would've kept trying or paid for one of the sketchy lots outside had we known this was only a request and not a guarantee. The people we spoke to were kind enough but they could not get us our refund and instead offered to give us 4 tickets to any event. There are 2 concerts and a number of soccer games we could attend none of which we were remotely interested in. I would never come back here again, don't let us pay for parking passes ahead of time only to find out we can't get in. It gives a false sense of security, had we known we would have arrived much earlier. This venue can not support the amount of tickets they sell. Absolutely awful. I don't care who plays here I'll never put myself through this again. Ridiculous to assure that we would get all our money back and then do nothing about it. read more

This stadium is so freaking cool! So many great food spots. Everything is brand new. The view is awesome. The freeway is close. It's centrally located. The LAFC store has dope clothes... if there's a reason to be here take the opportunity. If you don't have a reason, FIND ONE!! read more

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They should get zero stars! The worst concert venue! It took us over an hour to get into the parking lot that we prepaid for! The rentacops were super rude and would not let us get into the lanes to get to the lot we paid for. Never ever go here!!! read more

Parking is hell. Totally disorganized. Traffic cops sending us in the wrong direction. Will never come here again.

This stadium is EPIC and LAFC is fantastic! So glad they went with a new stadium and this one is gorgeous. It's brand new and vibe is good. It's a young team so still developing the supports/fan base, but as it stands now it's still very impressive. The prices are like any other major sporting event venue and it's in LA so drinks will run you $10-15, a hot dog outside of the stadium is $5 and inside it's $6 if that helps at all. If you get the chance to come check it out! Also they do a military discount so if you are buying items they'll give a discount. GO LAFC! read more

DALE DALE DALE BLACK AND GOLD! Beautiful stadium, beyond amazing fan environment in The North End, tasty bites from korean bbq to dole whip floats, this is a must experience for anybody in LA. You will never see a better fan base that is standing up, chanting from before kickoff, through the entire game and great tradition post game for the game mvp to "shalala" with fans! Get $5 off LAFC tickets! Use my code EDWARD392 when you download Gametime and buy tickets, wayyy cheaper than stubhub: http://gametime.co/s/EDWARD392 read more

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Was just here at the new Banc of California Stadium for Wango Tango so this is probably a very different experience than your typical one for the LAFC games. My sister and I decided to take the metro from Pasadena and it was a fairly efficient trip in and out of there. It is still a walk from the Exposition Park / USC stop but it's not too bad. Some of the other suggested parking areas near USC were further away so I'm sure it all depends where you end up parking. So when we first get near the stadium we see a line right ahead of us and that's the one we line up for. Long story short, this line was super crazy long and there was another line that was was lining up against the Coliseum that led us to the back entrance. We were in the very long line for about 45 minutes and we still had another 1/2 way to go. The secondary line that was by the Coliseum was way shorter and we pretty much went directly to the metal detectors after a 10 minute wait. This was the first large concert being held at the arena and there was a festival/village area outside which might have been the main reason why. The pro tip is to check both sides if possible. Be sure that you follow the Clear Bag Policy rules here. This is a newer trend that's happening at stadiums throughout and it can be very inconvenient with people that typically carry purses or bags. Be sure to read up on this policy on the venue website or they won't let you in and you'll have to take your things back to your car or deal with it some how. This one girl in front of us had a back pack / fanny pack thing and instead of going back to her car she decided to throw it away all together so she could go inside. The stadium itself is a cool venue, I could see how it can be great for soccer games. It's open and it pitches upwards so it seems like you've got a great seat anywhere in arena. There's lots of concession stands throughout the stadium. My sister decided on stopping into the Seoul Sausage area and there wasn't much of a line. All the food is ready to go so it was very efficient. The condiments were off to the side. read more

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We are getting robbed. They sell you drinks at crazy prices and they use the cheapest quality liqour they can find. I'm certain that the drinks they served my friends and I here were adulterated bc of how sick we got with only 2 drinks. Not to mention how everyone changed over $50 to park a car, fuck outta here with that bs read more

Public Service Announcement: stay away from this venue! Absolutely the worst planned venue I've ever been to. It took one hour just to park and they were charging $50. When parking costs more than your concert ticket, that is big a problem. The sound inside the stadium was awful as well. This was my first and last time ever visiting this venue, and another reason why I actively avoid coming to LA. read more

One of the most impressive venues I have ever been at. I've been to a number of venues for concerts and this is by far the best. I came here for the Swedish House Mafia and Zhu concerts the other night. It was spectacular. I went to another SHM and Zhu concert at San Diego's Pechanga Arena and wow, the two concerts varied greatly just by the venue. SHM didn't have to control and tone down their show at BoC as they did at Pechanga because it was outdoors. From the lasers to the fire torches to the lighted up bracelets provided to every attendee, it was phenomenal. read more

DONT COME Here! Traffic is Terrible. We have moved 50 feet in 45 min. If you're planning on seeing a show here that starts at 6, leave by 1 or else you will miss it. Oh yeah, and it smells like sewage here. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. We were SO excited for Danny Elfman + Nightmare Before Christmas, and we have been in traffic for 3.5 hours total from when we left the house (ETA was 706p). The parking "attendants" are zero help, and there is no direction from anyone regarding other parking (how are there not multiple lots in the area ??). We asked two people directing cars, and they said there isn't any parking left. How is that possible ?! We drove around until nearly 10p before giving up. I have been going to concert venues and sports arenas for over 20 years, I have purposely been late to concerts to miss opening bands, and have NEVER been somewhere that ran out of parking for attendees. Absolutely ridiculous. I am not just upset about missing the show, but this waste of time sitting in traffic to be told parking is nonexistent. A complete and utter joke. Knowing how much Danny Elfman appreciates his fans, I know he would be extremely upset to know that hundreds of people didn't make it in. EDIT : And not to be a sob story, but this was our first real date night since having a baby right when the pandemic started, so honestly, f*ck this place. Whether you missed half of the show or all of it - we need to complain until we get our money back. read more

Parking is ridiculous here. Spent over an hour trying to get into parking lot and they closed the gate and had everyone U turn to no where. Never found any open parking. Paid for tickets to Nightmare Before Xmas to sit in the car with absolutely no parking to be found. If you come to this venue maybe go 4 hours early. 2 hours early didn't work for us. read more

This has to be one of the worst venues I've ever come across, literally waited hours for parking and even came early. That didn't change a damn thing. Parking enforcement is non existent, just standing around not directing traffic what so ever.. Had tickets for Danny Elfman tonight, we've had these sine May, MAY! I am furious! read more

I had such a good time at the TWICE concert. The stadium was filled!!! 05/15/2022. All of the staff remembers working at the MERCH stands were really kind and nice. My seat was pretty good and didn't have to pay much for it. I was dropped off instead of buying a parking space but other than that the concert was amazing and fun and I recommend going to a TWICE concert cause they are super fun! read more

BMO Stadium - twice concert - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This was my first time to go to a concert on this place. The parking is so disorganized that it took us almost an hour to park. They only open one lane and the traffic was crazy and barely moving. I will not be coming back here again. read more

What a total mess. We got to the show an hour before the show and it took 1.25 hours to get in. It was dark out and The signs were black and not lit. We had to wait in seven different lines to get in. It was a great show. I will never go to this venue again. read more

This stadium rocks as long as you don't eat the hotdogs. Every seat is great view but it feels like a large stadium. The amenities are great especially the LA Fields Restaurant attached to the stadium. What a wonderful design and easy access to get to by train. The only draw back like SC games is tailgating options. But if you forgo and go to Fields first it is more pricy but less clean up. Avoid the hotdogs. Probably one of the worst things I have ever eaten. Just eat the many vendors outside with bacon wrapped. read more

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This arena sucks !! Floor seats which is great but you have to go all the UP the stairs to get to the bathroom the. ALL the way around to get back down to the floor. Horrible and ruined an otherwise great concert. Never coming here again. read more

Worst experience ever was there June 18 Santana concert Their security staff is ghetto unprofessional n rude. I thought I was entering county jail. They have bar outside with no bathroom u gotta walk a block to reach one .All security was hired from ganster app tatted smelling like weed n alcohol very unprofessional Cuzzing.N yelling like they are at a party. Supervisor at Pepsi entrance was worst wrinkle uniform n telling people they had to get back in line if she didn't like you I was in line for 1 hr they would not let anyone in like they were not prepared n with attitude was my first n last time I attend any event at this stadium So if you wanna get harassed disrespected attend any event @ bank of California you been warned read more

I'm not quite sure where to start... I went to see Maroon 5 on Sat Oct 2, and just getting into the parking was a joke. There was no traffic control on the street, at all. We had to wait and sit through traffic lights that just never stayed green long enough. Traffic was at a stand still and it took about an hour to get in, pay, and the parking was another issue. It was all the way on the other side of the stadium and it was about a 30 min walk to the stadium. Once inside the stadium, asking for assistance to find your seats was useless! No one knew anything! Finally found someone who somewhat knew where my seats were. After the show was over, that was what was completely despicable! We were all yelled at to "leave now". Some of us were waiting for the crowds to thin out. Once you climbed the stairs up from the floor, we had to use the restroom before heading home. Employees were yelling at us telling us to leave, blocking the restroom, then telling us woman to go and use the men's restroom. I refused. Then they said to walk down to the women's restroom. Once there, we were all yelled at, and the employees were threatening to shoot us and beat us up. Because we had to pee?? They were pounding on the stall doors, yelling LAPD at us. I guess these morons don't know that it's illegal to claim to be a cop. My 14 yr old daughter was waiting for me, and said that while I was in the stall, that she was being shoved by an employee to leave. That person is lucky I didn't see that!! I'm not sure what kind of training these idiots had, but what they did and how they treated all of us, who paid to be there, was 1000% unacceptable, disgusting, and despicable!!! I will never ever go to this place again. Between the lack of treating their customers with respect , who if we weren't there, they wouldn't have a damn job to the no traffic control in the surrounding streets to help keep traffic moving, to the parking way the hell out in Timbuktu. The whole experience, other than the talent performing , was a total and complete nightmare! No one should have to experience something like this! Ever!! read more

This stadium is absolutely beautiful. I have been here both as a guest for a special event being hosted by Children's Hospital Los Angeles but also as a football club fan down in some of the loge seats. So, I've seen the stadium from a bunch of different areas. The lounge areas are very nice. They are will lit and full of lots of natural light. Their facilities were all neat and clean. I can't complain one bit. Even as a fan at the football game, I was able to sit in some awesome seat maybe only 12-15 rows from the sideline. I was so close to the players. It was awesome to watch. The seats were all in good repair and I felt like there wasn't a bad seat in the house. I went to the restroom during the football game too and it was still very neat and everyone seems to be pretty mindful of the facilities. I watched several people try to get into the stadium and have some issues with their tickets. I think that the new system of tickets that are delivered to your phone and then having to scan them when you get to the turn style was too difficult for some people. I noticed plenty of people squeezing by the turn styles though too, gaining entry into the stadium without scanning their tickets. Security is tight but at the same time I appreciate very much that they stand just outside of the check point and let people know that their bags or what not might be too big for them to come in with them into the stadium, and they will advise the guests and fans to take their belongings back to their cars. The parking is more than easy. As with any other event, the earlier you get there, the better your parking could potentially be. There are lots of handicapped parking spots and they are very easily to get to and from the parking lot and the stadium. I like the lay out of the stadium and their concessions. There seems to be a pretty good system set up here. I hope to come back to attend more events soon. I loved the roof top bar and lounge space. The seats are all so inviting and the bar and tenders are all so great. the food provided was good, nothing fantastic but it was perfect for the event. I enjoyed the lounge feel of things. It was nice to have such a nice space to socialize in but also to kinda hang back with friends. The stadium is beautiful through and through. The staff did a wonderful job hosting both the Children's Hospital Los Angeles event as well as the LAFC game. I'll be back! (Don't forget to save a few bucks for the hot dogs that are being made just outside of the stadium.) read more

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I won't see a concert here again due to parking fiasco nightmare! We paid $180 per ticket for the 8th row on the floor to see Chris Tomlin and (Hillsong) United. But we missed half the concert even though we planned to be there an hour early. We could see the exit on the freeway for 2 hours yet they wouldn't let us off and into the concert! A school bus cut in along with many other cars which was dangerous. Saw many people in tuxedos in the parking lot too so I think we were competing with a school dance? Why would anyone have to get to a concert 3 hours before show time? read more

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