33-540: BMO Stadium (formerly Banc of California Stadium ) is a soccer-specific stadium in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California . 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
66-601: A bike path to the stadium as part of the My Figueroa Project . The stadium is a LEED Silver certified building. The stadium will be a part of the Downtown Sports Park and host some track and field events and both men's and women's soccer when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics . The stadium was a venue for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup . It hosted two matches in Group C. It also hosted
99-583: A professional crossover boxing event. 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
132-491: 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, Bank of Montreal (BMO) was announced as the new stadium sponsor. The Los Angeles Times reported on May 17, 2015, that the team chose the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena site to build
165-524: 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,
198-436: A roof. The field dimensions are within the range found optimal by FIFA : 110–120 yards (100–110 m) long by 70–80 yards (64–75 m) wide. These soccer field dimensions are wider than the regulation American football field width of 53 + 1 ⁄ 3 yards (48.8 m), or the 65-yard (59 m) width of a Canadian football field. The playing surface typically consists of grass as opposed to artificial turf , as
231-530: 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
264-437: Is in comparison to the much larger American football stadiums that mostly range between 60,000 and 80,000 in which the original North American Soccer League teams played and most MLS teams occupied during the league's inception. As opposed to gridiron-style football stadiums, where the front row of seats is elevated several feet above the field of play to allow spectators to see over the heads of substitute players and coaches on
297-652: Is particularly visible in European American football leagues and conflicts between teams sharing the stadium (a notable example are Eintracht Braunschweig and the Braunschweig Lions which share a stadium) and (often municipal) owners of the stadiums sometimes arise, leading to attempts at single sport-specific venues. In Australia the term has much the same meaning as that in the United States. The dominance of Australian rules football in
330-616: Is sometimes used in countries where the sport is known as football rather than soccer, although the term is not common in countries where football is the dominant sport and thus football-specific stadiums are quite common. The term tends to have a slightly different meaning in these countries, usually referring to a stadium without an athletics track surrounding the field. Some soccer stadiums in Europe are also used for other sports, including rugby, American football, and field hockey. The problem with oversized stadiums designed for another sport
363-489: The 2021 MLS All-Star Game on August 25, 2021. 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
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#1732780278972396-614: 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
429-404: The 1990s, after the multi-purpose stadium era. The term "soccer-specific stadium" was coined by Lamar Hunt , who financed the construction of Columbus Crew Stadium , the first soccer-specific stadium constructed specifically for Major League Soccer. In the 2000s, other Major League Soccer teams in the United States began constructing their own stadiums. Canada's first soccer-specific stadium
462-528: The Light: Will to Power Tour on July 20 and 21. LAFC has stated that Banc of California will be used for local cultural events in Los Angeles's 9th District . In June 2018, Epic Games held a celebrity pro-am event for its multiplayer online video game Fortnite Battle Royale at Banc of California Stadium, as part of events coinciding with the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The event
495-487: The design and purpose of a soccer-specific stadium is primarily for soccer. Some facilities (for example SeatGeek Stadium , Toyota Stadium and Historic Crew Stadium ) have a permanent stage at one end of the stadium used for staging concerts. A soccer-specific stadium typically has amenities, dimensions and scale suitable for soccer in North America, including a scoreboard, video screen, luxury suites and possibly
528-641: The first edition commencing in 2018. However, as of 2023, no rugby union games have been played at the stadium. It was announced on April 1, 2019, that the stadium would host the inaugural Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game on July 21, 2019. On August 17, 2019, Banc of California Stadium held its first boxing event, a World Boxing Organization 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,
561-463: The first time the group will be performing live together in 15 years. Queen + Adam Lambert are slated to play two consecutive shows, on November 11 and 12, as part of their Rhapsody Tour ; the November 11 show sold-out within an hour of tickets going on-sale, which led to the November 12 date being added. In 2024, K-pop boy group Ateez performed at the stadium two shows as part of their Towards
594-445: The groundbreaking and was completed by October 2016. 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
627-415: The latter is generally disfavored for soccer matches since players are more susceptible to injuries. However, some soccer specific stadiums, such as Portland's Providence Park and Creighton University's Morrison Stadium , do have artificial turf. The seating capacity is generally between 18,000 and 30,000 for a Major League Soccer franchise, or smaller for college or minor league soccer teams. This
660-559: 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. The seating capacity of
693-490: The sidelines, soccer-specific venues typically have the front row closer to the level of the pitch. In the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, first-division professional soccer leagues in the United States, such as the North American Soccer League and Major League Soccer, primarily used American football fields, many of which were oversized in terms of seating capacity and undersized in terms of the width of
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#1732780278972726-687: 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
759-515: The soccer field; they often used artificial turf (none of which, at the time, were approved for international soccer under FIFA rules). Although many of the baseball parks had smaller capacities, natural grass, and a wider field, these parks were generally in use during summer, when North American–based soccer leagues, such as Major League Soccer, also hold their seasons, and the irregular field dimensions and sightlines were often considered undesirable. Soccer-specific stadiums first came into use in
792-633: The southern states means that unlike in New South Wales and Queensland , rectangular stadiums and grounds capable of hosting top level A-League soccer are rare. Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide, South Australia is an example of such a soccer-specific stadium, being built in the 1960s and progressively updated, the vast majority of matches played there are soccer, with very rare Rugby League or Rugby Union games. The Wyndham City Stadium and Wyndham Regional Football Facility are also examples. Many of
825-410: 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 12 feet (3.7 m) from the field and all seats are within 135 feet (41 m) of the field. It includes 125,000 square feet (11,600 m) of walkways and plazas open to the public. The stadium also features press box suites with a water fountain . The ground's North End
858-462: The stadium on November 19 & 20, 2022. In 2023, K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together performed two sold-out shows on May 27 and 28 as part of their Act Sweet Mirage Tour . Hard Summer hosted part of their 2023 festival at the stadium on August 5 and 6, which included the nearby Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park . Mexican group RBD is set to perform four concerts on October 18–20 and 22 as part of their reunion tour , marking
891-646: 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 190,000 square feet (18,000 m) of ETFE film . The field is 86,000 square feet (8,000 m) 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
924-554: Was BMO Field in Toronto , home to Toronto FC . This stadium was renovated to accommodate Canadian football for the 2016 and subsequent seasons. The distinction is less prominent in Canada, where MLS's attendance figures are comparable to those of the domestic Canadian Football League , and the CFL's wider field means fewer compromises must be made to accommodate both; Tim Hortons Field
957-545: Was attended by 21,950 patrons. 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
990-450: Was built purposely to both soccer specifications and CFL regulations. Of the three Canadian cities that host both MLS and CFL teams, only one (Montreal) has separate stadiums for each. All USL Championship teams and USL League One teams will be required to play in self-owned, soccer-specific stadiums by the 2022 season. The following is a list of current USL stadiums that are soccer-specific stadiums: The term "football-specific stadium"
1023-499: 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
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1056-464: 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 . 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
1089-537: Was won by a team of professional player Ninja and electronic music producer Marshmello . Soccer-specific stadium A soccer-specific stadium , mainly in the United States and Canada, is a sports stadium either purpose-built or fundamentally redesigned for soccer and whose primary function is to host soccer matches, as opposed to a multi-purpose stadium which is for a variety of sports. A soccer-specific stadium may host other sporting events (such as lacrosse , American football and rugby ) and concerts, but
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