SoFi Stadium Game Day Guide
Los Angeles Rams · Inglewood, CA
Know Before You Go
Essential details checked against official venue information.
- Bag policy
Permitted bags include a clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches and a small non-clear bag no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- One-gallon clear freezer bags are allowed; medically necessary items and diaper supplies require additional screening and a bag tag.
- Bag storage
SoFi Stadium offers four exterior bag-valet locations for non-compliant bags during select events for a nominal fee.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Consult the Rams game notice for current placement because the published exterior locations can vary.
- Gate opening
Main entry gates open two hours before kickoff for Rams games at SoFi Stadium.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Parking zones generally open four hours before kickoff; confirm the game-day timeline for exceptions.
- Mobile tickets
Rams tickets are mobile-only through the Rams app, Ticketmaster app, or Rams Account Manager; print-at-home tickets are not accepted.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Screenshots do not work because barcodes rotate; add the ticket to a mobile wallet before arriving when possible.
- Re-entry
Guests may not leave and re-enter SoFi Stadium with the same ticket.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- In an emergency, a Guest Experience representative or Security Supervisor may authorize re-entry at the same gate before the guest exits.
- Prohibited items
SoFi Stadium prohibits weapons, fireworks, drones, noisemakers, laser pointers, hard-sided coolers, non-compliant bags, strollers, laptops, and other listed items.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Review the full stadium list and the event's Know Before You Go notice before leaving home because event-specific restrictions may be added.
- First aid
First-aid rooms are published on Floors 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8, and EMTs are on site for medical emergencies.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Contact the nearest Guest Experience representative, usher, or stadium employee for immediate assistance.
- Nursing and lactation
Mamava lactation suites are on Level 4 South, Level 6 Main Concourse, and Level 8 Upper Concourse.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Guests may also nurse in any First Aid room or family restroom; suites include seating, outlets, lighting, a USB port, and limited supplies.
- Family restrooms
Family restrooms are reserved for guests with small children and guests with disabilities and are available throughout SoFi Stadium.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Baby-changing stations are installed in every public restroom; ask Guest Services or use the stadium app for the nearest location.
- Tickets for children
Every guest age 3 or older needs a ticket for a Rams game at SoFi Stadium.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Guest services
Guest Services Centers and Guest Experience representatives are positioned throughout SoFi Stadium.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- During NFL games, text a brief description of the issue and your location to 424-541-9222 for discreet assistance.
- Service animals
Task-trained service dogs and miniature horses are permitted; comfort and emotional-support animals are not.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- Ask Guest Experience staff for directions to the service-animal relief area.
- Smoking and vaping
SoFi Stadium and the entire Hollywood Park campus are smoke-free inside and outside.
Applies to: Los Angeles Rams games
- The prohibition includes electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, marijuana, and smokeless tobacco.
Game Day Timeline
What the day looks like at SoFi Stadium, hour by hour.
Parking Lots Open
Hollywood Park parking zones open. LA fans start arriving in Inglewood as the SoCal sun shines on one of the NFL's most stunning venues.
Hollywood Park Comes Alive
Lake Park and the surrounding Hollywood Park restaurants and bars fill with Rams fans in royal blue and sol. The pregame scene is LA-glamorous with a SoCal-casual vibe.
Gates Open
Stadium gates open. Head in early to experience SoFi's breathtaking architecture, the Oculus video board, and the Championship Plaza celebrating the Rams' Super Bowl LVI win.
Player Warmups
Players take the field for warmups under the ETFE canopy. Natural light filters through the translucent roof, creating an atmosphere no other stadium can match.
Find Your Seats
Grab your LA street tacos and settle in. The Rams' pregame show on the Oculus is a cinematic experience, fitting for a Hollywood franchise.
Game Time
The Rams charge onto the field to a growing, passionate LA crowd. The ETFE canopy lets the SoCal breeze flow through while protecting from direct sun.
Exit Strategy
Head to the rideshare zone or walk to Hollywood Park for post-game dining and drinks. The K Line shuttle runs for 90 minutes after the game. LA traffic disperses within 45 minutes.
Tips & Fan Reports
The stadium is super nice with great food and drinks. Definitely recommend getting there early to walk around and explore - SoFi is worth the experience beyond just the game.
Visit Championship Plaza to see the Rams' Super Bowl LVI trophy display and franchise history exhibit.
SoFi Stadium is open-air with an ETFE canopy, you're protected from direct sun and light rain, but the sides are open. Dress for LA weather.
SoFi Stadium is an architectural marvel. Take a lap of the concourses before kickoff. The sightlines and the scale of the building are genuinely impressive.
Sunscreen is essential for afternoon games, the SoCal sun is strong even with the ETFE canopy providing some overhead shade.
The ETFE canopy is open-air, not a dome. You feel the temperature and the breeze. Afternoon games can be warm. Bring sunscreen.
Park at the Hollywood Park casino lot south of SoFi. $20-30 cheaper than stadium lots and a 10 minute walk through the entertainment district.
Weather
SoFi Stadium is open air, so these are the conditions you sit in.
Across the NFL season the warmest month is September, with an average high of 79°F, and the coldest is December, when the average low is 49°F. January is the wettest month at 2.7 inches and September the driest at 0.2 inches.
That December low ranks 29th coldest of the 32 NFL venues, and January here ranks 28th wettest.
September
0.2 inchesOctober
0.5 inchesNovember
0.7 inchesDecember
2.2 inchesJanuary
2.7 inchesLos Angeles Rams Clear Bag Policy
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- Game day timeline
Gate opening time checked against the venue's own gate-opening policy: Main entry gates open two hours before kickoff for Rams games at SoFi Stadium.
- Weather
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals
- Venue policies
Los Angeles Rams and SoFi Stadium gameday, ticketing, parking, accessibility, A-Z, and stadium-policy pages reviewed for visitor-facing policies.