BMO Stadium - Los Angeles FC Stadium

When visiting, fans attend a match, it’s important to know where to sit. Generally, opposing supporters are seated in the southeast corner of the stadium. This location puts you opposite the more energetic LA FC fans, and it’s also on the wrong side of the field to see your team’s substitutes warming up, as the dugouts are located on the west side.

However, you will still enjoy a decent view of the pitch, as all seats provide good sightlines. Additionally, there is a large screen in the northwest corner for replays and other highlights. Keep in mind that depending on your exact location, the main screen may be difficult to see.

The Exterior

When you arrive at the BMO Stadium, you might be expecting some grand photo opportunity, which is commonplace with a lot of stadia these days. Remember, though, LAFC are a new club; it’s not like they’ll have statues of legendary players and managers dotted around. What you do have with the stadium, though, is something that looks beautiful from every angle, and it’s a building that belongs to a city like LA.

You have the club shop located on the west stand, which is a rather striking glass building, but the main feature is the roof. If you approach from Figueroa Street, both the northeast and southeast corners are more open. This gives you an exceptional view of the futuristic but elegant silver curved roof. At night, this can look all the more impressive courtesy of the lights dotted along the front of the said roof.

The Interior

When you’re inside, the roof remains an impressive feature of the stadium. The back row seats have an open gap behind them, meaning the roof isn’t fully connected with a support structure used instead to allow a better air and light flow. You do not lose atmosphere, though, with the BMO Stadium regarded as one of the best in the MLS for the game-day buzz. A big part of this is the shaping of the roof, which helps to bounce the noise around the stands.

Then you have the seating itself. The main attraction is the standing section, which is named 3252 after the number of spectators it can hold. This is the supporters section, which is located at the north end of the stadium. The west stand is a two-tier stand with a series of lounges dominating centrally; you have the Field Club closest to the dugouts, the Founders Club behind that, and the Sundeck Suite finishes the stand off. Opposite, in the east stand, you have two tiers dominated by ‘normal’ seating but with a section on halfway, the exception as you have the Figueroa Club and Midfield Box.

Finally, you have the south stand, which is a single-tier stand but sloped upwards quite dramatically to put fans on top of the goal. For the majority of fans, your attention will be drawn to the enormous screen located at this end.

If you’ve never visited the BMO Stadium before, you might be thinking, ‘LA, there will be loads of choice for food and drink’. You’re not wrong as such, but, actually, your dining options are hardly suffocating. Your nearest trio of options, for example, are Subway, McDonald’s and a pop-up takeaway named El Chupacabras – although the latter is highly regarded. There is more to offer in the area, though, but it’s a case of knowing where to look.

On West 39th Street, which is a 10-minute stroll away, you have Figueroa’s, who specialise in Philly Cheese Steaks. Also in this vague direction, you’ll find a Mexican gig named Chichen Itza, on 37th Street, whilst the well-regarded seafood restaurant Holbox is also located here. Both are a 15 to 20-minute walk. If that’s too far, then consider heading west on Martin Luther King Boulevard and you’ll find pizzerias, burgers and Mexican cuisine at the distance of about 0.5 miles.

Of course, you have options to explore inside the stadium, too. There are loads to choose from here, including topped pittas, Korean-inspired menus, BBQ joints, chicken specials, and so much more. You can even delve into one of a few lounge bars where local ingredients come to the fore. Finally, where booze is concerned, LA FC have you well covered on this front too; although, as before, most of your best options are located in the stadium, so don’t expect your drinks to come at rock bottom prices.

BMO Stadium in Los Angeles offers a food and drink experience designed to reflect the city’s diverse culture and culinary reputation.

Inside the venue, fans can find more than the standard stadium fare; local flavours and creative twists on classics play a big role. Popular stands feature street food-style tacos, gourmet burgers, barbecue, and plant-based options, making sure there is something for every preference.

The stadium also emphasises partnership with well-known Los Angeles eateries, bringing recognisable local names into the matchday experience.

For drinks, BMO Stadium provides a wide selection ranging from domestic and craft beers to cocktails and non-alcoholic options. Several bars and kiosks are spread across the concourses, with some areas highlighting California’s craft beer scene.

Premium seating  areas and club sections often include expanded menus, with higher-end wines and spirits available.

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Finding the stadium is pretty easy with its location in Exposition Park; you’ve got two options for how you get to the area, though. Firstly, you can jump aboard the train, where you have three main stations to stop at. The furthest away is Jefferson, which means you’ll have a 20-minute walk straight down Figueroa Street, and thus you’ll get the whole experience of approaching the open corner in the northeast. Equally, you could opt for either Vermont Station or USC and save yourself five minutes of walking, with both stations situated on the north side along Expo Boulevard.

If you’re someone who wants to drive to the game, then you have loads of parking options. Lot 2 off South Vermont Avenue is a large parking space and just a 10-minute walk to the west stand, whilst the south of the stadium offers parking galore with several official car parks designated for your needs. The main choices are accessible on Martin Luther King Boulevard.

Los Angeles FC’s primary local rival is the LA Galaxy, and their meetings are famously branded as ‘El Trafico‘.

This football rivalry is deeply rooted in geography and also shaped by identity. LA Galaxy are one of the MLS’s founding clubs, and boasts a decorated history, while LAFC, founded in 2014, played their first season in 2018 and hence are a newer, more urban brand of Los Angeles football culture.

Beyond the Galaxy, LAFC also foster competitive tensions with the San Jose Earthquakes and Seattle Sounders.

BMO Stadium welcomes everyone for events or matches, including those with disabilities. Built to meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Los Angeles F.C. stadium staff are always on standby to help with your needs.

In particular, the stadium provides wheelchairs to supporters with mobility challenges. These are available at the entrances on a first-come, first-served basis.

However, because the number of wheelchairs at BMO Stadium is limited, supporters are advised to contact the Guest Experience Supervisor to arrange for wheelchair use.

For those who wish to stay after an event or match, please visit the Guest Experience Centre located behind Section 129, or speak with any safety personnel at the venue to arrange for extended use of your wheelchair.

Other notable disability facilities available at BMO Field include:

• Assisted learning devices are available at no fee at the Guest Experience Centre. This is located in the main concourse behind Section 129.
• Captioning services and devices
• Interpretation services
• Service animals, including those in training, are permitted at BMO Stadium.

Walking up to BMO Stadium knowing you will pay for more than just a seat, you are buying into an experience. Ticket pricing at the venue is based on a sliding scale that reflects both the kind of event and how close to the action you want to be.

For a regular MLS match, you might find yourself in the stands for $20.

LAFC are already selling 2026 season memberships, with prices across different packages listed on the club’s official website.

As for single-match tickets, availability is on a match-by-match basis. However, you will be taken to the Ticketmaster website, the official ticketing partner. Additionally, every matchday ticketing is accompanied by pricing for the VIP suites at the BMO Stadium.