BMO Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. It is the home of Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC and the National Women's Soccer League's Angel City FC. Opened on April 18, 2018, it was the first open-air stadium built in the city of Los Angeles since Dodger Stadium in 1962.
Constructed on the site of the former Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, it is located next to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and just south of the main campus of the University of Southern California. Los Angeles FC subleases the site from the university which has a master lease with the LA Memorial Coliseum Commission for operating and managing the Coliseum and stadium properties.
Los Angeles FC signed a 15-year, $100 million naming rights deal with Banc of California in 2016 for the stadium. The deal was terminated in 2020, with the club announcing an eventual renaming in the coming years. In 2023, BMO Bank, a subsidiary of Canadian banking company Bank of Montreal (BMO), was announced as the new stadium sponsor.
In North American competitions, the stadium is known as Los Angeles Stadium due to advertising rules.
History Planning and construction The Los Angeles Times reported on May 17, 2015, that the team chose the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena site to build a 22,000-seat state-of-the-art stadium for the MLS in Exposition Park, costing $250 million. The group estimated the project would create 1,200 temporary construction jobs and 1,800 full-time jobs, generating $2.5 million in annual tax revenue. The environmental impact report, arena demolition, and stadium construction were expected to take three years and delay the team's debut to 2018.
On May 6, 2016, the Los Angeles City Council approved the stadium, clearing a way for the construction of the stadium.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on August 23, 2016. At the event attended by owners and construction crews, LAFC announced a 15-year, $100 million naming rights deal for the stadium with the Banc of California. Demolition of the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena began shortly after the groundbreaking and was completed by October 2016.
Opening
The first public event at the stadium was an open practice and dedication ceremony held on April 18, 2018. The club's first match was played on April 29 against Seattle Sounders FC, with the home side winning 1–0. The lone goal was scored by Laurent Ciman in stoppage time in front of a capacity crowd of 22,000.
On May 26, 2020, Banc of California announced that they planned to end the naming rights deal, paying $20 million for early termination but remaining the club's banking sponsor. The Bank of Montreal was announced as the new naming rights sponsor on January 19, 2023, shortly after acquiring the California-based Bank of the West.
In November 2020, it was announced that the newly formed Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League would play at the stadium.
Features Design The seating capacity of the stadium is 22,000. The stadium's seating is at 34 degrees, which makes it among the steepest in MLS. The closest seats are from the field and all seats are within of the field. It includes of walkways and plazas open to the public. The stadium also features press box suites with a water fountain.
The ground's North End is home to the "3252" supporters group, so named for the number of seats in the safe standing section. It was built at an incline of 34 degrees and features angled handrails that are designed to resemble those used on rollercoasters. The central section of the stand has a removable stage for use during concerts and other events outside of sports. On top of the North End is a supporter-designed bar which can only be accessed from 3252 section.
A northeast slice of the stadium was designed to be open to capture the downtown Los Angeles skyline and the San Gabriel Mountains. Members of the media in the angled press box have one of the best vantage points to peer through the "keyhole".
The roof is covered with of ETFE film. The field is of improved bermuda grass.
Five percent of the stadium's parking spaces have electric vehicle charging stations and 20% electric vehicle ready infrastructure. The stadium has 440 planned parking spaces for bicycles and a bike path to the stadium as part of the My Figueroa Project. The stadium is a LEED Silver certified building.
2028 Summer Olympics The stadium will be a part of the Downtown Sports Park and host flag football and lacrosse events when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Major events
Soccer The stadium was a venue for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. It hosted two matches in Group C. It also hosted the 2021 MLS All-Star Game on August 25, 2021.
DateHome teamResultAway teamTournamentSpectatorsMay 22, 2018 Los Angeles FC1–1 Borussia DortmundClub Friendly22,000January 31, 2019 Los Angeles FC4–1 Vissel Kobe18,000March 6, 20193–1International Friendly 18,342April 7, 20196–0Women's International Friendly20,941 June 25, 2019 1–1 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup Group C 22,503 4–0 January 25, 2020 Los Angeles FC2–0 PeñarolClub Friendly16,292June 26, 20210–0International Friendly 22,000August 25, 2021 MLS All-Stars1–1(3–2 on pens.) Liga MX All-Stars2021 MLS All-Star Game21,000December 11, 20211–0International FriendlyunknownFebruary 23, 2022 New York City FC 4–0 Santos de Guápiles2022 CONCACAF Champions LeagueRound of 16(2nd leg)100November 5, 2022 Los Angeles FC 3–3(3–0 on pens.) Philadelphia UnionMLS Cup 202222,384January 25, 20231–2 International Friendly11,475March 15, 2023 Los Angeles FC1–2 Alajuelense2023 CONCACAF Champions LeagueRound of 16(2nd leg)19,672March 22, 20230–1 International Friendly16,000April 11, 2023 Los Angeles FC3–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2023 CONCACAF Champions LeagueQuarterfinals(2nd leg)18,688May 2, 2023 Los Angeles FC3–0 Philadelphia Union 2023 CONCACAF Champions LeagueSemifinals(2nd leg)19,985June 4, 2023 Los Angeles FC0–1 León2023 CONCACAF Champions League final (2nd leg)22,413September 27, 2023 Los Angeles FC0–0(2–4 on pens.) UANL 2023 Campeones Cup 20,605 March 2, 2024 1–0 2024 CONCACAF W Gold CupQuarterfinals 2,054 5–1 2,824 March 3, 2024 3–2 3–0 16,746 March 23, 2024 Guadalajara0–0 AtlasClub Friendly September 25, 2024 Los Angeles FC3–1 Sporting Kansas City2024 U.S. Open Cup final22,214 February 11, 2025 Los Angeles FC2–1 Club AméricaFriendly February 25, 2025 Los Angeles FC1–0 Colorado Rapids2025 CONCACAF Champions CupRound One(2nd leg)17,203 March 4, 2025 Los Angeles FC3–0 Columbus Crew2025 CONCACAF Champions CupRound of 16(1st leg)7,285 April 2, 2025 Los Angeles FC1–0 Inter Miami CF2025 CONCACAF Champions CupQuarterfinals(1st leg)22,207 May 31, 2025 Los Angeles FC2–1 Club América2025 FIFA Club World Cup playoff 20,714February 24, 2026 Los Angeles FC1–0 Real España2026 CONCACAF Champions CupRound One(2nd leg) 7,972March 12, 2026 Los Angeles FC1–1 Alajuelense2026 CONCACAF Champions CupRound of 16(1st leg)11,275April 7, 2026 Los Angeles FC3–0 Cruz Azul2026 CONCACAF Champions CupQuarterfinals(1st leg)17,521April 29, 2026 Los Angeles FC2–1 Toluca2026 CONCACAF Champions CupSemifinals(1st leg)June 6, 20260–0International Friendly
The stadium served as the "home" venue for New York City FC during the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 due to issues with the club's other venues in the New York metropolitan area. Their primary and secondary stadiums (Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, respectively) were not approved by CONCACAF for use in the tournament, while the soccer-specific Red Bull Arena was undergoing renovations. Banc of California Stadium was chosen due to New York City FC's upcoming MLS regular season match to be played against the LA Galaxy at the nearby Dignity Health Sports Park.
Other sports
Rugby Union It was announced on April 4, 2017, that the stadium would be host to rugby sevens tournaments. It was planned to be the permanent home of the $1M Champion Sevens organized by Grand Prix Rugby, with the first edition commencing in 2018. However, as of 2023, no rugby union games have been played at the stadium.
Lacrosse It was announced on April 1, 2019, that the stadium would host the inaugural Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game on July 21, 2019.
Boxing On August 17, 2019, Banc of California Stadium held its first boxing event, a WBO junior featherweight title fight with Emanuel Navarrete successfully defending his title against Francisco De Vaca by 3rd round technical knockout. The stadium held Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib on September 10, 2022, a professional crossover boxing event.
The second professional boxing event to take place at the stadium was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions headlined by Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez vs. Sullivan Barrera on July 9, 2021. The event also featured Joseph Diaz defeating Javier Fortuna. In the main event, Ramirez won via fourth round stoppage after dropping Barrera multiple times.
The first event at the stadium under the name of BMO Stadium took place on August 4, 2024. The main event saw Terence Crawford move up to super welterweight and defeat Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision to win the WBA world title, becoming a four-weight world champion. The event was promoted under the Riyadh Season banner and was the first to take place outside of Saudi Arabia.
Flag football BMO Stadium hosted the Fanatics Flag Football Classic on March 21, 2026, with the event featuring current and former National Football League (NFL) players like Tom Brady, Saquon Barkley, CeeDee Lamb, Christian McCaffrey, Sauce Gardner, Myles Garrett, Brock Bowers, Maxx Crosby, Tyreek Hill, Odell Beckham Jr., and Rob Gronkowski as well as NFL coaches Pete Carroll, Sean Payton, and Kyle Shanahan.
Originally set to be held in Riyadh to close out the 2026 Riyadh Season, the event was relocated due to the ongoing war between United States and Iran which is affecting Saudi Arabia.
Other events Concerts BMO Stadium is also designed to host concerts and other musical events. It hosted KIIS-FM's 2018 Wango Tango concert on June 2 of that year. Beck appeared in October 2018.
Mumford & Sons brought their Delta Tour to the stadium on August 3, 2019. Iron Maiden's Legacy of the Beast World Tour was announced for September 14, 2019 at the stadium as well.
The Rolling Loud hip-hop music festival was held at the stadium in 2018 and 2019. Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Cardi B, and Lil Uzi Vert, among others, performed at the 2018 show, while Chance the Rapper, Young Thug, Lil Baby, Future, A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill, YG, and Playboi Carti were part of the 2019 show.
Hard rock band Guns N' Roses played a sold-out show on August 19, 2021, as part of their We're F'N' Back! Tour. The show grossed over $3.4 million and was attended by 21,950 patrons.
Armenian American Heavy metal band System of a Down performed two shows on February 4 & 5, 2022 at the stadium with KoЯn serving as main support.
K-pop girl group Twice held the encore concert for their 4th World Tour 'III' on May 14–15, 2022. The Killers performed a sold-out show with 23,439 attendees for their Imploding the Mirage Tour on August 27. As part of their Paradise Again World Tour, EDM supergroup Swedish House Mafia played a sold-out show on September 9.
K-pop girl group Blackpink played two nights at the stadium on November 19 & 20, 2022 for their Born Pink World Tour.