Crypto.com Arena Seating Guide
Where to sit & the best seats
“Crypto Arena” · “The Staples Center (former)”
Where to sit at Crypto.com Arena
100 Level center court (e.g. 101, 111 sidelines)
Mid-court lower-bowl seats deliver the marquee Lakers experience close to the celebrity rows.
100 Level corners (e.g. 106-108, 116-118)
Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices.
300 Level corners over the tunnels
Loud, engaged sections that stay lively all game.
300 Level back rows (highest sections)
Very high and steep with a distant view of the floor.
About Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena seats roughly 18,997 for Lakers basketball and about 18,230 for Kings hockey, arranged as a 100 (lower), Premier/suite (200) and 300 (upper) level bowl. The lower bowl and celebrity-lined courtside carry the glamour, while the 300 level is steep but keeps full views of the floor. The building is also home to the LA Sparks; the Clippers moved out to the Intuit Dome in 2024. It is one of the busiest arenas in the world, hosting the Lakers, Kings, Sparks, major concerts and award shows.
Crypto.com Arena, known as Staples Center from 1999 to 2021, is the downtown Los Angeles arena at the heart of the L.A. Live entertainment district. Its three-tier bowl seats around 19,000 and is famous as the shared home of Lakers glamour, with championship banners and retired numbers, and the loud Kings hockey crowd.
Crypto.com Arena in photos
6 outside · 1 inside the venue
Seating map
This is the map used for ticket sales at Crypto.com Arena. Exact configuration varies by event.
How the venue is set up
Basketball
Lakers and Sparks games open the full bowl to about 18,997, with courtside and 100-level sideline seats the premium tickets and the 300 level the budget end.
Ice hockey
Kings games seat roughly 18,230; the lower-bowl corners and glass seats are prized, and the ice pushes some end seating back.
End-stage concert
Concerts set the stage at one end and curtain off seating behind it; the floor is added as GA or reserved rows while the sides of all levels keep views.
In-the-round concert
Center-stage tours open the full 360-degree bowl for maximum capacity, with reduced or screened views directly behind the stage.
Seating levels explained
100 LevelSections 101-120 (plus Premier floor seats)
The lower ring around the floor and ice, including premium seats nearest the action.
Pros: Closest views, star-studded atmosphere, best detail.
Cons: Expensive, especially anywhere near center court or the celebrity rows.
Premier / Suite LevelPremier 1-30 / Suites
A middle band of premium Premier seats and private suites with club access.
Pros: Padded seats, in-seat service, sheltered mid-height sightlines.
Cons: Premium pricing and mostly membership or suite access.
300 LevelSections 301-333
The upper ring wrapping the entire arena.
Pros: Most affordable seats with full views of the whole surface.
Cons: Steep and high; back rows sit well above the floor.
Best seats at Crypto.com Arena
Premium basketball view
100 Level center court (e.g. 101, 111 sidelines)
Mid-court lower-bowl seats deliver the marquee Lakers experience close to the celebrity rows.
Best hockey value
100 Level corners (e.g. 106-108, 116-118)
Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices.
Value with a full view
300 Level center, first few rows (e.g. 314-317)
Elevated mid-court angle over the whole floor at the lowest lower-tier prices.
Concert with an end stage
100 Level or lower 300 Level sides
Angled toward the stage with a clean view, avoiding behind-stage cutoffs.
Atmosphere on a budget
300 Level corners over the tunnels
Loud, engaged sections that stay lively all game.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Premium basketball view | 100 Level center court (e.g. 101, 111 sidelines) | Mid-court lower-bowl seats deliver the marquee Lakers experience close to the celebrity rows. |
| Best hockey value | 100 Level corners (e.g. 106-108, 116-118) | Corner lower-bowl seats give full-ice views without center-ice prices. |
| Value with a full view | 300 Level center, first few rows (e.g. 314-317) | Elevated mid-court angle over the whole floor at the lowest lower-tier prices. |
| Concert with an end stage | 100 Level or lower 300 Level sides | Angled toward the stage with a clean view, avoiding behind-stage cutoffs. |
| Atmosphere on a budget | 300 Level corners over the tunnels | Loud, engaged sections that stay lively all game. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
300 Level back rows (highest sections): Very high and steep with a distant view of the floor.
Sections directly behind an end stage (concerts): Curtained off or facing the back of the stage.
Behind-basket 100 Level front rows (basketball): Low angle makes the far basket hard to read.
Seats beside camera and broadcast platforms: Partial obstruction from equipment and staff.
Accessibility & companion seating
Crypto.com Arena provides wheelchair-accessible and companion seating on every level, with elevators, ramps and accessible restrooms throughout. Accessible tickets are arranged through the box office or Ticketmaster, and ADA drop-off is available on Chick Hearn Court.
Where: Accessible platforms and companion seats are spread across the 100, Premier and 300 levels, including sightline-protected positions.
Upcoming events at Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles Sparks vs New York Liberty
Tue, 28 July 2026 · WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries
Sun, 9 Aug 2026 · WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks vs Phoenix Mercury
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 · WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks vs Atlanta Dream
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 · WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks vs Connecticut Sun
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 · WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks vs Atlanta Dream
Mon, 24 Aug 2026 · WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks vs Washington Mystics
Fri, 28 Aug 2026 · WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks vs Portland Fire
Sun, 20 Sept 2026 · WNBA
Getting there
Transport
The Metro E (Expo) and A Lines stop at Pico station a short walk away, and numerous bus lines serve Figueroa Street. Several structured parking garages surround L.A. Live, but they fill and empty slowly on event nights, so transit or rideshare drop-off on Chick Hearn Court is often faster.
The area
The arena sits in South Park in downtown LA, ringed by the restaurants, bars, cinema and the Peacock Theater of L.A. Live, with the Convention Center and GRAMMY Museum next door. It is a lively pre- and post-event district with plenty to eat and drink within a block.
Crypto.com Arena · Los Angeles, USA
Frequently asked questions
What was Crypto.com Arena called before?
It was Staples Center from its 1999 opening until it was renamed Crypto.com Arena in December 2021. Many locals still refer to it by the former name.
Do the Clippers still play at Crypto.com Arena?
No. The LA Clippers moved to their own Intuit Dome in Inglewood for the 2024-25 season. Crypto.com Arena remains home to the Lakers, Kings and Sparks.
Where are the celebrity seats at Lakers games?
The courtside rows along the sidelines, particularly opposite the team benches, are the famous celebrity seats and the most expensive in the building.
Is the 300 level a good value?
Yes, for the price. The 300 level is steep but offers complete views of the floor; the first few rows of the center sections are the best value picks.
How do I get to Crypto.com Arena on transit?
The Metro E and A Lines stop at Pico station, a short walk from the arena and L.A. Live, and several bus lines serve Figueroa Street.
What is the capacity of Crypto.com Arena?
It seats roughly 18,997 for Lakers basketball and about 18,230 for Kings hockey; concerts can push capacity slightly higher depending on the stage setup.
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