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About Olympic Plaza at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Welcome to Olympic Plaza, the versatile event space nestled within the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum complex. Located at 3911 S. Figueroa St in Los Angeles, CA, Olympic Plaza serves as the ceremonial hub for iconic moments tied to the Coliseum’s storied past and its ongoing role in LA’s event calendar. With flexible seating configurations, the plaza can host theater-style arrangements for up to about 5,000 attendees, while the adjacent stadium can accommodate roughly 76,680 fans for large-scale events. Whether you’re catching a ceremony, concert, or community gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth visit.
From the Olympic ceremonies of 1932 and 1984 to the upcoming LA 2028 opening ceremony in a two-venue format with SoFi Stadium, this site remains a symbol of Olympic spirit and LA history. Read on for insider tips to secure your seats, navigate parking, and find convenient places to stay and eat nearby.
Seating at Olympic Plaza is designed for versatility. For intimate events, expect theater seating up to approximately 5,000. For larger gatherings, events can leverage the broader stadium seating of the adjacent Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which has a capacity around 76,680. When planning your visit, consider transit options via Metro and parking options across Exposition Park and USC campus lots. Our recommended hotels and partner restaurants offer convenient options within a short distance to the venue, ensuring a seamless experience from arrival to post-event unwind.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3911 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037.
- Venue type: part of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum complex; Olympic Plaza is an event space linked to the Peristyle and the opening/ceremonial areas of the site.
- Capacity: current Coliseum seating is about 77,500 (2019–present).
- Seating chart: Peristyle & Olympic Plaza events can use theater seating up to about 5,000; Full Stadium configurations show seating around 76,680 for large events.
- Parking: multiple on-site Exposition Park parking options; USC campus parking also available; rideshare and transit guidance provided at the venue site.
- Transit: Metro E Line serves nearby Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont stations within a short walk to gates.
- Nearby hotels: USC Hotel (Exposition Park), Hotel Figueroa (DTLA, ~2.2 miles), Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live (Downtown LA, ~2–3 miles).
- Notable events hosted: Olympic ceremonies in 1932 and 1984; LA 2028 opening ceremony planned at the Coliseum in a two-venue format with SoFi Stadium; there have been naming-rights changes affecting signage (e.g., United Airlines Field at the Coliseum).