Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena, known as “Staples Center; The House That Kobe Built”, is a hockey rink in Los Angeles, California, home of the Los Angeles Kings (NHL, Pacific Division). It opened in 1999, making it 27 years old in 2026 and seats 18,230 for hockey. That makes it the 17th-largest rink in NHL.
Its record crowd is 20,820 (Margarito vs. Mosley boxing, January 25, 2009).
Rink facts
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Home of
- Los Angeles Kings
- League
- NHL · Pacific Division
- Opened
- 1999
- Capacity
- 18,230
- Nickname
- Staples Center; The House That Kobe Built
- Former names
- Staples Center (1999–2021)
- Record crowd
- 20,820 (Margarito vs. Mosley boxing, January 25, 2009)
- Also home to
- Los Angeles Lakers (NBA)
Los Angeles Sparks (WNBA) - Size rank in NHL
- 17th of 32
Famous moments at Crypto.com Arena
- Kobe Bryant's 81-point game (2006)
- Lakers won NBA Finals Game 7 vs. Celtics (2010)
- Kings won first Stanley Cup, Game 6 vs. Devils (2012)
- Kings won their second Stanley Cup, beating the Rangers 3–2 in double overtime of Game 5 (2014)
- Hosted the 52nd NHL All-Star Game (2002)
- Hosted the 62nd NHL All-Star Game (2017)
- Hosted the NHL Entry Draft (2010)
Game night
Getting there. Metro Local 28, 81, 460 (Pico)
Seating & views at Crypto.com Arena
About two-thirds of the seats are in the lower bowl, including 2,500 club seats. 160 luxury suites sit on three levels between the lower and upper bowls. Hockey capacity is about 18,145.
Parking & tailgating
Metro's Pico Station (A and E Lines) is about a 2-minute walk, and 7th St/Metro Center is about a 15-minute walk. The J Line bus stops at Figueroa/Pico.
Plan your trip to Crypto.com Arena
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Questions about Crypto.com Arena
Where do the Los Angeles Kings play home games?
The Los Angeles Kings play at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
How many people does Crypto.com Arena hold?
Crypto.com Arena seats 18,230 for hockey.
When did Crypto.com Arena open?
Crypto.com Arena opened in 1999.
What is Crypto.com Arena’s nickname?
Crypto.com Arena is known as “Staples Center; The House That Kobe Built.”
What is the attendance record at Crypto.com Arena?
The record crowd at Crypto.com Arena is 20,820 (Margarito vs. Mosley boxing, January 25, 2009).
What other rinks are near Crypto.com Arena?
Honda Center in Anaheim is about 26 miles away. See the full list of nearby rinks on this page.
Where do you park at Crypto.com Arena?
Metro's Pico Station (A and E Lines) is about a 2-minute walk, and 7th St/Metro Center is about a 15-minute walk. The J Line bus stops at Figueroa/Pico.
What is the seating like at Crypto.com Arena?
About two-thirds of the seats are in the lower bowl, including 2,500 club seats. 160 luxury suites sit on three levels between the lower and upper bowls. Hockey capacity is about 18,145.
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