About Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena was an ABA, NBA and WHA arena in Los Angeles, California. It opened in 1959 and closed in 2016. It was designed by Welton Becket. Its last recorded capacity was 16,161. Tenants included Los Angeles Lakers (NBA, 1961–1967), Los Angeles Stars (ABA, 1969–1970), Los Angeles Sharks (WHA, 1973–1974) and Los Angeles Clippers (NBA, 1985–1999). In all, 4 teams from 3 leagues have called it home.
Venue Information
Capacity
Year Opened
Year Closed
Location
Architect
Operator
Location derived from the venue's coordinates using OpenStreetMap data.
Architect and operator credits from Wikidata.
Capacity by layout
| Layout | Seats |
|---|---|
| General | 16,161 |
| Basketball | 16,161 |
| Hockey | 14,546 |
Seating capacity depends on how the building is laid out for each event. Figures are the best sourced claim per layout.
Teams
| Team | League | Years |
|---|---|---|
|
Los Angeles Clippers
NBA · 1985–1999
|
NBA | 1985–1999 |
|
Los Angeles Sharks
WHA · 1973–1974
|
WHA | 1973–1974 |
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Los Angeles Stars
ABA · 1969–1970
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ABA | 1969–1970 |
|
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA · 1961–1967
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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.
Who designed Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena was designed by Welton Becket.
Who operates Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena?
Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena is operated by University of Southern California.
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 Cobo Hall 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 Great Western Forum in 1968. They played there until 1999.
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References
Teams on Wikipedia
Capacity and dates on this page are compiled from Wikipedia and Wikidata alongside our own research.