{"id":3027,"date":"2026-07-28T07:35:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T05:35:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ticketmaster.com\/?p=63520"},"modified":"2026-07-28T07:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T05:35:05","slug":"step-inside-bmo-stadium-home-of-lafc-angel-city-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/step-inside-bmo-stadium-home-of-lafc-angel-city-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"Step Inside: BMO Stadium \u2013 Home of LAFC & Angel City FC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home of LAFC & Angel City FC<\/h2>\n

In 2018, Los Angeles celebrated the opening of BMO Stadium<\/a>, the city\u2019s first open-air stadium since Dodger Stadium began welcoming fans in 1962. Known as Banc of California Stadium until 2023, the stadium is located in the Exposition Park neighborhood of Los Angeles and home to Major League Soccer<\/a>‘s Los Angeles FC<\/a> and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Angel City FC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now established as a major part of the city\u2019s live events scene for sports and music enthusiasts alike, BMO Stadium is a state-of-the-art destination for over a million visitors a year.<\/p>\n

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BMO Stadium History<\/h2>\n

Ground broke on BMO Stadium in August of 2016, and demolition began shortly after on the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, a former hub of basketball, hockey, and boxing events. The city was ready for an upgrade \u2014 while well-maintained, Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena had been operating since 1959.<\/p>\n

As the city evolved, it became clear that Los Angeles was in need of a soccer-specific venue, and BMO was designed with the sport in mind. Upon completion, an open practice was held, followed by the first match. At the game, held on April 29, 2018, LAFC triumphed against Seattle Sounders FC with the home team winning 1 – 0.<\/p>\n

The stadium was a venue for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and host of the 2021 MLS All-Star Game.<\/p>\n