Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Opened in 1923

About Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is a College Football stadium in Los Angeles, California. It opened in 1923. It was designed by The Parkinsons. It seats 93,607. Its current tenant is USC Trojans (College Football), since 1923. Former tenants include UCLA Bruins (College Football, 1928–1981), Los Angeles Dons (AAFC, 1946–1949), Los Angeles Rams (NFL, 1946–2019) and 3 more. In all, 7 teams from 4 leagues have called it home. By capacity it ranks 9th of 239 current College Football venues, counting only venues with a known capacity.

Photo of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Photo by CanonStarGal. License: CC BY-SA 4.0. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Venue Information

Capacity

93,607

Year Opened

1923

Location

Los Angeles, California 90089

Architect

The Parkinsons

Operator

University of Southern California

Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.

Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.

Teams

Team League Years
Los Angeles Raiders
Previously: Oakland Coliseum (1966–2019)
Moved to: Allegiant Stadium (2020–present)
NFL 1982 - 1994
Los Angeles Chargers
Moved to: City Stadium (1961–1966)
NFL 1960 - 1960
Los Angeles Dodgers
Previously: Ebbets Field (1913–1957)
Moved to: Dodger Stadium (1962–present)
MLB 1958 - 1961
Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Rams (2016–present)
St. Louis Rams (1995–2015)
Los Angeles Rams (1946–1994)
Previously: Cleveland Stadium (1939–1941)
Moved to: Angel Stadium (1980–1994)
NFL 1946 - 2019
Los Angeles Dons AAFC 1946 - 1949
UCLA Bruins
Moved to: Rose Bowl (1982–present)
College Football 1928 - 1981
USC Trojans
Previously: Fiesta Park (1915–1916)
College Football 1923 - Present

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

The capacity of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is 93,607.

When was Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum built?

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum opened in 1923.

Who designed Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum was designed by The Parkinsons.

Who operates Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is operated by University of Southern California.

Who plays at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is the home venue of USC Trojans.

Where did the Los Angeles Raiders play before Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

Before moving to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1982, the Los Angeles Raiders played at Oakland Coliseum from 1966 to 2019.

Where did the Los Angeles Raiders play after Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1994, the Los Angeles Raiders moved to Allegiant Stadium in 2020.

Where did the Los Angeles Chargers play after Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1960, the Los Angeles Chargers moved to City Stadium in 1961. They played there until 1966.

Where did the Los Angeles Dodgers play before Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

Before moving to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1958, the Los Angeles Dodgers played at Ebbets Field from 1913 to 1957.

Where did the Los Angeles Dodgers play after Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1961, the Los Angeles Dodgers moved to Dodger Stadium in 1962.

Where did the Los Angeles Rams play before Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

Before moving to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1946, the Los Angeles Rams played at Cleveland Stadium from 1939 to 1941.

Where did the Los Angeles Rams play after Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 2019, the Los Angeles Rams moved to Angel Stadium in 1980. They played there until 1994.

Where did the UCLA Bruins play after Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1981, the UCLA Bruins moved to Rose Bowl in 1982.

Where did the USC Trojans play before Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum?

Before moving to Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1923, the USC Trojans played at Fiesta Park from 1915 to 1916.

Location

Coordinates: 34.0139, -118.2878
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References

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Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.