
Intuit Dome Game Day Guide
LA Clippers · Inglewood, CA
Know Before You Go
Essential details checked against official venue information.
- Bag policy
Only personal clutches, including clear bags, no larger than 10 x 6 x 2 inches are permitted.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- Medical and childcare bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are exceptions and must be screened by an on-site X-ray machine.
- Gate opening
Arena doors are scheduled to open 90 minutes before tipoff for Clippers games.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- Door times remain subject to change, so review the event listing before travel.
- Mobile tickets
Every attendee needs an Intuit Dome account and ticket in the LA Clippers + Intuit Dome app, then enters with GameFace ID or an Identity Pass in a digital wallet.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- For minors or guests needing help, set up a Teammate account. A guest without a smart device can receive a wearable Zoom Thru band at the entry Answers Portal.
- Prohibited items
Prohibited items include large signs or flags, horns, lasers, optical-illusion items, weapons, aerosols, fireworks, beverages, pepper spray, poles and selfie sticks, tripods, projectiles, bats and clubs, drones, professional cameras, recording devices, explicit clothing or signs, and illegal substances.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- The list may change by event, and security may reject any other item it considers dangerous.
- First aid
First Aid offices are on the Floor Level under Wall 19 by the east tunnel, Main Level at Main 6, and Terrace Level at Terrace 27.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- Trained EMTs are available at every event; contact any Arena Host for emergency assistance.
- Nursing and lactation
Infant Care Rooms are available on the Floor, Club, Main, Halo Suite, Halo Loft, and Terrace levels.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- The current guide does not publish nursing equipment or access instructions; contact the Answers Portal before arrival to confirm the best room for feeding or pumping.
- Family restrooms
Universal restrooms and Infant Care Rooms are distributed throughout Intuit Dome, and all men's, women's, and universal restrooms have baby-changing stations.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- Tickets for children
Children age 2 and younger may enter without a ticket if they sit on an adult's lap; a separate seat requires a ticket.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- Some child-focused events use a different rule, but the published Clippers default is the lap-child policy.
- Guest services
Answers Portals are near Main 6 on the Main Level and Terrace 18 on the Terrace Level.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- For help outside event times, email theanswersportal@intuitdome.com or call 1-888-311-0231. Event-day text support is available at 310-282-5779.
- Service animals
Trained service animals are welcome and must remain leashed, tethered, or harnessed unless that interferes with their work or the handler's disability.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- The animal should fit on the guest's lap or under the seat; otherwise, purchase a wheelchair-accessible row because same-day exchanges are very limited.
- Smoking and vaping
Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes are prohibited inside Intuit Dome and everywhere on the property; there are no designated smoking sections.
Applies to: Los Angeles Clippers games
- Smoking inside the arena results in ejection.
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at Intuit Dome, hour by hour.
Arrive at Hollywood Park
Park or arrive via rideshare. Explore the Hollywood Park campus, restaurants, retail, and the outdoor plaza.
Pregame dining
Eat at one of the Hollywood Park restaurants or the arena's own pregame venues. New options are still opening.
Doors open
Enter the arena to see the Halo Board in person. It's jaw-dropping. Watch warm-ups and explore the concourse.
Find your seat
Settle in and take in the Halo Board pre-game visuals. The arena's lighting system is all-new and spectacular.
Game time
The Halo Board enhances replays and in-game entertainment. The 'Wall' section (behind the basket) is the loudest fan zone. Total game time is about 2-2.5 hours.
Halftime break
The concourse features tech-forward concession ordering. Explore the arena's modern amenities.
Post-game scene
Hollywood Park restaurants stay open after games. The area is still developing. Expect more dining options each season.
Tips & Fan Reports
Plan to arrive about an hour before tip off your first time at Intuit Dome. It is not so massive that you can not see everything quickly but you will want to check it all out since it is a brand new arena.
The arena is cashless. Bring a card or use mobile payment.
'The Wall' section (Sections 301-306, behind the basket) is the designated supporters' section.
The Halo Board is unlike anything in the NBA. Arrive early to take it in before the game starts.
SoFi Stadium and The Forum are both in Inglewood too. Check if there's a concert or Rams/Chargers game the same night - parking will be worse.
Intuit Dome opened in August 2024 - everything is brand new. The 'Halo Board' double-sided scoreboard is the largest in the NBA.
The Wall - Section 125 behind one basket - is the designated rowdy fan section. It's sold as a separate experience.
Weather
Intuit Dome is indoor, so these are the conditions for the parking lot and the walk in, not the seats.
Across the NBA season the warmest month is October, with an average high of 76°F, and the coldest is December, when the average low is 49°F. January is the wettest month at 2.7 inches and October the driest at 0.5 inches.
That December low ranks 28th coldest of the 30 NBA venues, and January here ranks 27th wettest.
October
0.5 inchesDecember
2.2 inchesJanuary
2.7 inchesMarch
1.7 inchesApril
0.6 inchesLA Clippers Clear Bag Policy
Most venues require a clear bag. Get an approved one before you travel.
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How We Checked This Page
Every section below names the source it was read from and the day it was read. Where we could not reach a published figure, the page says so rather than presenting an estimate as a checked fact.
- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: Arena doors are scheduled to open 90 minutes before tipoff for Clippers games.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Current Intuit Dome A-Z, FAQ, Know Before You Go, parking, and app guidance reviewed for Los Angeles Clippers game-day policies.