Natalie
Google
i honestly really enjoy this venue because most venues in los angeles are truly just the worst thing ever.
ive only ever attended hockey games here (so no concerts, basketball, etc) but i enjoy my experience everytime! all the seats are pretty good with nice views, employees are helpful and nice, food and merchandise lines are sometimes long but they move somewhat fast. same thing with the bathrooms, the lines can get super long especially in between game periods, but they move somewhat fast. the screen in the middle of the arena is so big and doesn’t actually hurt my neck to look at unlike the screens at the forum and sofi.
my favorite thing about this venue is actually the parking. it’s impossible to park for an event in la and actually get out right away (unless you leave early) but out of all the LA venues, this one is the best. I always park in lot C and buy that parking on stub hub as far as i can in advance and it’ll always be $12-$25. this lot is also right by the freeway so all you have to do to get out is turn left and get past one light and boom you’re already on the freeway. yes, if you leave ASAP of course there will be traffic but compared to places like the kia forum or sofi stadium, this place is much easier to get out of. it’s also just as close if not just a few steps more from the usual parking which is inside the convention center. so you’re not really gaining a closer walk if you buy the “closer” convention parking. if you buy any other parking like inside the convention center, it’ll usually be $30-$40.
lastly, even though this venue is in LA, i’ve gone to games by myself and i’ve actually felt pretty comfortable walking alone at night, especially as a girl. the parking is close enough that you’re in a well lit place and surrounded by a lot of people in case anything happens. that doesn’t mean it’s perfect but i definitely don’t feel crazy unsafe