Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS L.A. LIVE?

L.A. LIVE is the sports and entertainment district that surrounds STAPLES Center and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. The campus features sports and music venues, night clubs, restaurants, a bowling alley, museum and movie theaters. L.A. LIVE is the premier destination for live entertainment. For more details on the attractions at L.A. LIVE, please see the site map for links to restaurants, entertainment options, hotels and parking information.

When did L.A. LIVE open?

The first of L.A. LIVE's three development phases was completed on October 18, 2007 when the doors opened at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, a 7,100 seat concert and awards show venue. Nokia Plaza, a 40,000 sq. ft. open air space, featuring six 75-foot-towers with LED and static signage along with 1,500 parking spaces also debuted in phase one.

The second phase began in late 2008 with Club Nokia (a 2,300 person venue), the Conga Room, Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, The GRAMMY Museum® and 2,000 more parking spaces. Restaurants opened continously throughout phase two, with all 13 eateries completed in 2009. Another noteable phase two event was the first live broadcast from the ESPN West Coast Broadcast Center.

The last and final phase was completed in late 2009 with the grand opening of the 14-screen Regal Cinemas and in early 2010 with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Los Angeles, the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE.

Where is L.A. LIVE?

L.A. LIVE is located in downtown Los Angeles, across from STAPLES Center, at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street. Our physical address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. Our mailing address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Where do I park?

L.A. LIVE added 1,500 new spaces on the campus in the first phase and will have a total of 3,500 parking spaces available at the second phase. In addition, there is nearby STAPLES Center and Los Angeles Convention Center parking, as well as more than 20,000 spaces within a 10 minute walk of L.A. LIVE.    Parking Map

How do I buy tickets to events at L.A. LIVE?

To purchase event tickets online, simply browse the Events Calendar, find an event of interest and click the TICKET link. If you wish to purchase a ticket in person, the INFO links on the calendar provide box office hours and information for each venue as well as event details.