Where is Dignity Health Sports Park located?

Dignity Health Sports Park is located at 18400 Avalon Boulevard in Carson, California, on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills. It sits approximately 14 miles south of downtown Los Angeles.

How do I get to Dignity Health Sports Park by public transit?

The LA Galaxy operates the Galaxy Express — a free shuttle service for every MLS home match. Shuttles depart from Harbor Gateway Transit Center (accessible via Metro Silver Line) and Del Amo Station (accessible via Metro Blue/A Line). Shuttles run every 10 minutes starting 90 minutes before kickoff. LA Metro bus lines 1, 51, and 205 also stop near the stadium at Avalon and 184th Street.

Is there parking at Dignity Health Sports Park?

Yes. Standard parking costs $30 per vehicle, with preferred lots at $40 and VIP parking at $75. The stadium complex has multiple lots accessed from Avalon Boulevard and Victoria Street. Alternatively, free parking is available at the Galaxy Express shuttle pickup locations.

What was Dignity Health Sports Park previously called?

The stadium has had three names: Home Depot Center (2003-2013), StubHub Center (2013-2018), and Dignity Health Sports Park (2019-present). Many fans still refer to it by its earlier names.

When was Dignity Health Sports Park built?

The stadium opened on June 1, 2003, as the Home Depot Center. Designed by Rossetti Architects and developed by the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), the entire 125-acre complex cost approximately $150 million, with the soccer stadium itself costing around $87 million.

What major events has Dignity Health Sports Park hosted?

The stadium has hosted 7 MLS Cup Finals, the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup Final, the 2003 MLS All-Star Game, multiple CONCACAF Gold Cup matches, USMNT and USWNT international friendlies, and will serve as a venue for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics (archery, rugby, tennis, field hockey, and track cycling).

Will Dignity Health Sports Park be used for the 2028 Olympics?

Yes. During the 2028 Summer Olympics, the venue will be known as Carson Stadium and host archery, rugby sevens, tennis, field hockey, and track cycling events across its multiple facilities.

Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson - Capacity, History & Complete Visitor Guide

Q: What is the seating capacity of Dignity Health Sports Park?

Dignity Health Sports Park has a seating capacity of 27,000 for soccer matches, making it the second-largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States after Geodis Park in Nashville. For concerts and special events, the capacity can be adjusted.

About Dignity Health Sports Park

Dignity Health Sports Park sits on 125 acres in Carson, California, on the campus of Cal State Dominguez Hills — 14 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. With 27,000 seats, it’s the second-largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States and the home fortress of the LA Galaxy, MLS’s most decorated franchise with six league titles.

The Galaxy moved here in 2003 after spending their first seven seasons at the Rose Bowl. The difference was immediate. A purpose-built soccer venue with steep, intimate stands and every seat close to the pitch transformed the game-day experience. Pelé himself was in attendance at the opening match, a signal of the ambitions this venue was built to serve.

Designed by Rossetti Architects and developed by the Anschutz Entertainment Group, the $150 million complex is far more than a soccer stadium. The campus includes an 8,000-seat tennis stadium, a 2,000-seat track and field facility, and the 2,450-seat VELO Sports Center — one of only two indoor velodromes in the United States. The soccer stadium’s natural grass pitch sits in an open-air bowl under the Southern California sun, with clear sightlines from every angle.

This venue has hosted more MLS Cup Finals than any other stadium in history — seven and counting. Add the 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, Gold Cup matches, USMNT and USWNT friendlies, and its upcoming role in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, and Dignity Health Sports Park has a resume that punches well above its 27,000-seat capacity.

Getting to Dignity Health Sports Park

Public Transit

The LA Galaxy operates the Galaxy Express — a free shuttle service running for every MLS home match. It’s by far the easiest way to get here on public transit.

→ From the Metro Silver Line: Ride to Harbor Gateway Transit Center (731 W. 182nd St., Gardena). Free parking is available at the transit center. Galaxy Express shuttles depart every 10 minutes starting 90 minutes before kickoff.

→ From the Metro Blue/A Line: Ride to Del Amo Station (20220 Santa Fe Ave., Rancho Dominguez). Free parking here as well. Galaxy Express shuttles run on the same schedule.

LA Metro bus lines 1, 51, and 205 stop at Avalon Boulevard and 184th Street, a one-minute walk from the stadium entrance. However, the Galaxy Express is significantly more convenient on match days.

Driving + Parking

The stadium is at 18400 Avalon Boulevard in Carson. GPS users should search for “Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA.”

→ From Downtown LA: Take I-110 South (Harbor Freeway) to the 190th Street exit. Head east to Avalon Boulevard, then south to the stadium. About 20-30 minutes without traffic.

→ From Long Beach: Take I-405 North to I-110 North, exit at Victoria Street, and head west to the campus. Approximately 15-20 minutes.

→ From the Westside (Santa Monica/LAX area): Take I-105 East to I-110 South, exit at 190th Street. About 30-40 minutes depending on traffic.

Standard parking is $30 per vehicle, with preferred parking at $40 and VIP at $75. Multiple lots are accessed from Avalon Boulevard and Victoria Street. Pro tip: Use the free Galaxy Express shuttle parking at Harbor Gateway or Del Amo Station to skip the stadium lot entirely and save $30.

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft both serve the stadium with a designated pickup/drop-off area on Avalon Boulevard. A ride from downtown LA runs about $25-40 depending on demand. After matches, expect surge pricing and 15-25 minute waits as 27,000 fans stream toward the exits.

Pro tip: Walk toward Victoria Street or the campus perimeter for faster pickups and lower fares.

From the Airport

→ Los Angeles International (LAX): 14 miles west, approximately 20-35 minutes by car depending on traffic. Take I-105 East to I-110 South, exit at 190th Street. A rideshare from LAX costs $25-45.

→ Long Beach Airport (LGB): 11 miles southeast, about 20 minutes by car. Take I-405 North to I-110 North, exit at Victoria Street. A more convenient option for visitors coming from the south.

The Galaxy Legacy

Dignity Health Sports Park is synonymous with MLS royalty. The LA Galaxy have won six MLS Cups, and this stadium has been the stage for the franchise’s greatest moments — from David Beckham’s debut in 2007 to Landon Donovan’s farewell in 2014 to the club’s dynasty years that defined American soccer’s growth.

The venue’s impact extends beyond the Galaxy. As one of the first purpose-built soccer stadiums in MLS, it proved that American soccer could sustain its own venues rather than renting cavernous NFL stadiums. The model it pioneered — intimate, soccer-specific, with world-class training facilities on the same campus — became the template that every subsequent MLS expansion club followed. With the 2028 Olympics coming to this site (as Carson Stadium), the venue will add another chapter to an already extraordinary story.

History of Dignity Health Sports Park

The 125-acre sports complex was developed by the Anschutz Entertainment Group and designed by Rossetti Architects. The $150 million project broke ground in 2001 and opened as the Home Depot Center on June 1, 2003, with the LA Galaxy’s first match at their new home.

Opening and First MLS Cup (2003): The stadium opened to immediate impact, hosting the MLS All-Star Game and MLS Cup in its inaugural year. The 2003 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final was also played here — Germany beat Sweden 2-1 in front of 26,137 fans.

The Beckham Era (2007-2012): David Beckham’s arrival at the Galaxy in July 2007 transformed the stadium into a global attraction. His presence brought unprecedented media attention and sold-out crowds that elevated the venue’s international profile.

StubHub Center Rebrand (2013): On June 1, 2013, the venue was renamed StubHub Center under a new naming rights deal, ending a decade as the Home Depot Center.

Dignity Health Naming (2019): California-based healthcare system Dignity Health took over naming rights on January 1, 2019, giving the stadium its current name.

MLS Cup Finals Record: The stadium has hosted MLS Cup in 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2024 — seven finals and counting, more than any other venue in league history.

2028 Olympics (Upcoming): The complex will serve as Carson Stadium during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, hosting archery, rugby sevens, tennis, field hockey, and track cycling across its multiple world-class facilities.

From a Women’s World Cup Final to seven MLS Cup Finals to the upcoming Olympics, Dignity Health Sports Park has earned its place as one of the most consequential soccer venues in American history.