How Does Parking Work for Los Angeles Lakers Games? [Tips Guide]


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Parking for Lakers games can be a bit confusing due to the congestion of traffic near the arena on gameday. In this article, let’s explore some of the most popular Los Angeles Lakers parking options.

These are the most common ways to get parking for Los Angeles Lakers games:

  • Purchase a parking pass from an online ticket broker site like StubHub or Vivid Seats.
  • Reserve a spot in a private parking lot or garage from parking sites like SpotHero.
  • Find a parking lot or metered spot near the arena that allows you to pay on site.
  • Use Public Transportation or Rideshare.

The price of parking can vary depending on many factors. In general, some of the cheapest parking near the arena will cost in the $10-$15 range. Again, those prices are subject to change. Certain lots and garages very near to the stadium will be much more expensive.

Crypto.com Arena has several parking lots and garages that are controlled by Crypto.com Arena, but there are also many private lots and garages located near the arena that are not controlled by Crypto.com Arena.

Purchasing a Lakers parking pass in advance can reduce hassle on gameday, but it is not required. There are several lots and metered spots near the arena that allow you to pay on site. Those spots can go fast on gameday, so you will need to plan accordingly. Let’s start by discussing how to buy a Lakers parking pass.

Where to Buy a Lakers Parking Pass

There are over 3000 parking spaces at Crypto.com Arena-owned parking lots.

You can purchase a parking pass directly from the Crypto.com Arena Box Office or online at AXS.com. Buying your parking pass directly from the Crypto.com Arena Box Office is always the best option as long as supplies last.

The Lakers ticket office at Crypto.com Arena is located on the north side of the arena off of Chick Hearn Court, just west of the intersection of 11th and Figueroa. It is adjacent to Star Plaza (view this area).

To learn more about buying Lakers tickets and parking passes at the arena, click here.

If parking passes are no longer available through the arena box office, then you may need to use a ticket broker like StubHub or Vivid Seats to find a parking pass.

To read about some of the most popular parking lots, visit our Crypto.com Arena Parking Guide.

Private Parking for Lakers Games

There are also approximately 10,000 parking spots near Crypto.com arena that are privately owned and operated. The price and policies for these lots will vary.

You can use parking sites like SpotHero to reserve available spots in these privately-owned lots and garages near Crypto.com Arena.

Some (but not all) of these lots will allow you to pay on site. Reserving a spot in advance would be wise.

Traffic on Gameday

As you expect, traffic can be congested near the arena on gameday. Crypto.com Arena recommends using Waze to find the best routes to Crypto.com Arena and real-time traffic updates on gameday (source).

Which Lakers Parking Lots are Closest to the Arena?

The lots listed below are some of the most popular Los Angeles Lakers parking lots located closest to the arena:

Let’s take a closer look at the location of these parking lots.

Lakers Parking Lot E Location

Lakers Parking Lot E is located about one block north of the arena. Lakers Parking Lot E is an underground lot that you enter on the south side of the intersection of Francisco Street and Olympic Boulevard. This lot sits just north of the LA Live! area.

Click here to view a 360-degree view as you enter Lakers Parking Lot E from the intersection of Francisco Street and Olympic Boulevard.

Lakers Parking Lot 1 Location

Lakers Parking Lot 1 Garage is located just west of the arena. Lakers Parking Lot 1 Garage is actually connected to the LA Convention Center. You enter it by turning south at the intersection of Georgia Street and Chick Hearn Court.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to Lakers Parking Lot 1 Garage as you approach it from the parking service road that runs south from the intersection of Georgia Street and Chick Hearn Court.

Lakers Parking Lot C Location

Lakers Parking Lot C is located about one block west of the arena. Lakers Parking Lot C is covered parking and is actually split into a north and south lot. The entrance to both of these Lakers Parking Lot C parking areas is on the west side of LA Live Way. The South lot is positioned south of 12th street and the North lot is positioned north of 12th street.

Click here to view a 360-degree view of the entrance to the north part of Lakers Parking Lot C as you enter it from LA Live Way.

Lakers Parking Lot W Location

Lakers Parking Lot W is located northwest of the arena. It sits northwest of the intersection of Georgia Street and Chick Hearn Court and requires only a short 3-5 minutes walk to the arena. It’s positioned just west of the Microsoft Theatre and just north of the LA Convention Center.

There are five different parking entrance gates you can use to enter Crypto Arena Lot W (two on north side, three on south side). Click here to learn more about Lot W.

Public Transportation for Lakers Games

There are several bus and rail options that you can use to get to a Lakers game. This is where you can learn more about the most popular bus and rail options.

If you prefer rideshare, there are two Lakers rideshare drop-off and pickup locations (one of the north side of the arena and one of the south side of the arena):

  • North Side of Arena: The white zone on Chick Hearn Ct. (Eastbound) between L.A. Live Way and Georgia St (view this area).
  • South Side of Arena: The white zone on Figueroa St. (Southbound) between 12th St and Pico Blvd (view this area).

Los Angeles Lakers Parking Contact Information

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Any information is provided “as is” with no guarantee of completeness, meaning much of this information is subject to change, and although we do our best to keep these guides updated, we can’t guarantee accuracy at all times. For all official information, we urge you to contact Crypto.com Arena staff. Contact information is below:

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