Inglewood

The city is a major hub for professional sports in Southern California, with several teams that have played in Inglewood's venues. The Kia Forum, an indoor arena, opened in 1967 and hosted the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association, Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League, and the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association, until the opening of Staples Center in 1999, and remains in use exclusively as a concert venue. Two National Football League teams—the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers—have played at SoFi Stadium since it opened in 2020, which replaced the former Hollywood Park horse racing track. The stadium hosted matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will host the opening ceremony of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Barring lease issues with the Rose Bowl, it will host UCLA Bruins football in the future.