Crypto.com Arena

When you think of Crypto.com Arena, a premier indoor sports and entertainment venue in Los Angeles, formerly known as Staples Center. Also known as Staples Center, it’s where the Lakers and Clippers play, where Grammy winners take the stage, and where fans pack the seats for everything from monster truck rallies to ice hockey finals. This isn’t just another arena—it’s the heartbeat of L.A.’s live event scene.

It’s home to two NBA teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers, who’ve both won championships under its lights. The Los Angeles Kings of the NHL call it home too, and the WNBA’s Sparks play there as well. Outside of basketball and hockey, it’s hosted UFC title fights, WWE WrestleMania, and major award shows like the Grammys and AMAs. It’s the kind of place where a single night could mean a championship parade, a Beyoncé concert, or a surprise playoff overtime win.

What makes Crypto.com Arena stand out isn’t just the big names—it’s the consistency. Since opening in 1999, it’s hosted over 200 million visitors. It’s been rebuilt, renamed, and refreshed, but the energy never changes. Fans know when they walk in, they’re not just seeing a game or a show—they’re part of something bigger. The arena sits right in the middle of downtown L.A., next to the L.A. Live complex, so concerts, games, and dinners all flow together. You can grab a bite, catch a movie, then walk ten steps into a sold-out Lakers game.

What you’ll find in the posts below isn’t a random collection. These stories all connect to events that happened at or around Crypto.com Arena—whether it’s a shocking playoff upset, a legendary concert moment, or a behind-the-scenes look at how the venue keeps running at full speed. You’ll read about big wins, wild crowds, and the kind of drama only this arena can produce. No fluff. Just real moments that happened right here.