Frequently Asked Questions

What is L.A. LIVE?

L.A. LIVE is the sports and entertainment district that surrounds STAPLES Center and Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. The campus features sports and music venues, night clubs, restaurants, a bowling alley, museum and movie theaters. L.A. LIVE is the premier destination for live entertainment. For more details on the attractions at L.A. LIVE, please see the links to dining and entertainment.

When does L.A. LIVE open?

The first of three phases opened on October 18, 2007 with the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, a 7,100 seat concert and awards show venue. As well as the 40,000 square foot outdoor Nokia Plaza, six 75-foot-towers with LED and static signage and 1,500 parking spaces. The second phase began in late 2008 with Club Nokia (a 2,300 person venue), the Conga Room, Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge, The Grammy Museum® and 2,000 more parking spaces. Restaurants that are currently open include ESPN Zone, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Lawry's Carvery, New Zealand Natural Ice Cream, Starbucks, The Farm of Beverly Hills and Yard House. The second phase completed in 2009 with the remainder of the restaurants and the first live broadcast from the ESPN West Coast Broadcast Center. The last and final phase will open in late 2009 with the 14-screen Regal Cinemas and in early 2010 with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Los Angeles, the JW Marriott Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE.

Where is L.A. LIVE?

L.A. LIVE is located in downtown Los Angeles, across from STAPLES Center, at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and Figueroa Street. Our physical address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015. Our mailing address is: 800 W. Olympic Blvd. #200, Los Angeles, CA 90015. Click here for directions.

Where do I park?

L.A. LIVE added 1,500 new spaces on the campus in the first phase and will have a total of 3,500 parking spaces available at the second phase. In addition, there is nearby STAPLES Center and Los Angeles Convention Center parking, as well as more than 20,000 spaces within a 10 minute walk of L.A. LIVE. Click here to learn more about parking accomodations.

How do I buy tickets to shows at L.A. LIVE?

Please check the Events Calendar for show and ticket information.