Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Los Angeles Clippers
Previously:
San Diego International Sports Center
(1979–1984)
Moved to:
Crypto.com Arena
(2000–2024)
|
NBA | 1985 - 1999 |
|
Los Angeles Sharks
Michigan Stags/Baltimore Blades
(1974–present)
Los Angeles Sharks
(1972–1973)
Moved to:
Huntington Place
(1975–1975)
|
WHA | 1973 - 1974 |
|
Los Angeles Stars
Utah Stars
(1970–1975)
Los Angeles Stars
(1968–1969)
Previously:
Anaheim Convention Center
(1968–1968)
Moved to:
Salt Palace
(1971–1976)
|
ABA | 1969 - 1970 |
|
Los Angeles Lakers
Previously:
Minneapolis Auditorium
(1949–1960)
Moved to:
Kia Forum
(1968–1999)
|
NBA | 1961 - 1967 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
The capacity of Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is 16,161.
When was Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena built?
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena opened in 1959.
Where did the Los Angeles Clippers play before Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
Before moving to Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1985, the Los Angeles Clippers played at San Diego International Sports Center from 1979 to 1984.
Where did the Los Angeles Clippers play after Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1999, the Los Angeles Clippers moved to Crypto.com Arena in 2000. They played there until 2024.
Where did the Los Angeles Sharks play after Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1974, the Los Angeles Sharks moved to Huntington Place in 1975. They played there until 1975.
Where did the Los Angeles Stars play before Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
Before moving to Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1969, the Los Angeles Stars played at Anaheim Convention Center in 1968.
Where did the Los Angeles Stars play after Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1970, the Los Angeles Stars moved to Salt Palace in 1971. They played there until 1976.
Where did the Los Angeles Lakers play before Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
Before moving to Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1961, the Los Angeles Lakers played at Minneapolis Auditorium from 1949 to 1960.
Where did the Los Angeles Lakers play after Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
After leaving Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1967, the Los Angeles Lakers moved to Kia Forum in 1968. They played there until 1999.