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SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium is an indoor-outdoor multi-purpose stadium in Inglewood, California, in the Los Angeles area.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

SoFi Stadium is an indoor-outdoor multi-purpose stadium in Inglewood, California, that opened in September 2020. It serves as the home venue for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.

What it is

SoFi Stadium is a large, modern stadium built as part of the Hollywood Park development. It features a translucent ETFE roof and an indoor-outdoor design, with a standard football capacity of about 70,240 that can expand to over 100,000 for major events. The venue cost roughly US$5.5 billion to construct, making it one of the most expensive stadiums ever built.

Why it matters

The stadium is a key venue for the National Football League, hosting two NFL teams and major events like Super Bowl LVI in 2022. It has also been selected for future high-profile events, including matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and events for the 2028 Olympic Games.

Key details

SoFi Stadium is located in Inglewood, California, and opened in September 2020. It is owned and operated by Los Angeles Rams owner E. Stanley Kroenke through Hollywood Park. The surface is natural grass, and the architect was HKS. The stadium has also hosted the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship and numerous concerts.

In short

  • Opened in September 2020 in Inglewood, California.
  • Home to the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
  • Capacity of 70,240, expandable to over 100,000.
  • Hosted Super Bowl LVI and will host 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympics events.

Quick questions

Where is SoFi Stadium located?
SoFi Stadium is in Inglewood, California, in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Which teams play at SoFi Stadium?
The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers use SoFi Stadium as their home venue.
How many people does SoFi Stadium hold?
Its standard capacity is about 70,240, and it can expand to over 100,000 for major events.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoFi_Stadium
    Supports: Location, opening date, capacity, translucent ETFE roof, and general stadium description.
  2. Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute — https://www.pci.org/PCI/PCI/Project_Resources/Project_Profile/Project_Profile_Details.aspx?ID=259718
    Supports: Location, 3.1 million square feet, largest NFL stadium claim, home teams, opening date, capacity, and major events.
  3. Discover Los Angeles — https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/things-to-do/sofi-stadium-the-story-of-an-la-icon
    Supports: Opening date, location, home teams, size, capacity, and design significance.
  4. SoFi Stadium — https://www.sofistadium.com/stadium
    Supports: Location, home teams, size, capacity, notable events, and future event hosting.
  5. Visit California — https://www.visitcalifornia.com/experience/sofi-stadium/
    Supports: Home teams, opening date, size, capacity, and notable design features.