Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Multi-purpose sports venue in Los Angeles, United States
Description
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a large outdoor arena in Southern California that seats 77,500 people, with a curving main oval built from pale concrete. A slender torch tower rises above the main entrance, while covered walkways and access areas spread across multiple levels beneath the stands.
History
The facility opened in 1923 and later hosted two Olympic Games, first in 1932 during the Great Depression and again in 1984 during the Cold War. Over the following decades, modernizations introduced new scoreboards and expanded safety zones.
Culture
The arena serves as home field for USC Trojans football, with game days bringing marching bands, chants, and college traditions that create a festive atmosphere. On weekends, the grounds turn into a gathering spot for local communities who meet in surrounding parking lots before and after events.
Practical
The facility offers several entry gates, dedicated parking zones, and food stands distributed around the circular perimeter to spread out crowds. On game days, traffic can build up before and after events, so arriving early helps avoid delays.
Did you know?
The torch tower holds a flame that lights up during games, special events, and in memory of the 1984 Olympics. Beneath the structure, older locker rooms and tunnel sections still remain from the original 1923 design.
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