Downtown Los Angeles skyline
Olympic Zone

Downtown Los Angeles

Downtown is where it all comes together. The Crypto.com Arena, LA Live, the Convention Center — this zone is going to be buzzing 24/7 during the Games. We've been running events downtown for 15 years, so we know which streets get shut down, where the best load-in spots are, and which parking structures actually have space.

Zone Overview

Within a walkable two-mile radius, spectators can experience basketball, gymnastics, boxing, fencing, judo, taekwondo, weightlifting, table tennis, and soccer. It's the most concentrated cluster of venues in the entire Olympics, which means the energy here is going to be nonstop. The food scene is incredible too — your VIP guests are going to love it.

4
Venues
10+
Sports Hosted
69,100+
Combined Capacity
25
Event Days
Downtown Los Angeles at night

“We've been running events downtown for 15 years. We know every corner of this zone.”

Competition Venues

Four iconic venues anchor the Downtown LA Olympic Zone, each offering unique staffing and activation opportunities for brands.

Crypto.com Arena

1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Cap: 20,000
BasketballGymnastics Finals

Key Events

  • Men’s & Women’s Basketball Gold Medal Games
  • Gymnastics All-Around Finals
  • Basketball Semifinal Rounds

Competition Dates: July 19 – August 11, 2028

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LA Convention Center

1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Cap: Varies by Hall (8,000–15,000)
FencingJudoTaekwondoTable TennisWeightlifting

Key Events

  • Judo Grand Finals
  • Taekwondo Gold Medal Bouts
  • Weightlifting Record Attempts
  • Fencing Individual & Team Events

Competition Dates: July 19 – August 10, 2028

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BMO Stadium

3939 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Cap: 22,000
Football / Soccer (Preliminary Rounds)

Key Events

  • Men’s & Women’s Group Stage Matches
  • Round of 16 Fixtures
  • Quarterfinal Matches

Competition Dates: July 17 – August 2, 2028

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Peacock Theater

777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Cap: 7,100
Boxing

Key Events

  • Boxing Preliminary Bouts
  • Quarterfinals & Semifinals
  • Gold Medal Championship Fights

Competition Dates: July 20 – August 10, 2028

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Transportation & Parking

Downtown LA's transit network is one of its biggest strengths. Multiple Metro lines converge here, and we know every route, every shortcut, and every lot that won't gouge you on pricing.

Metro Rail

  • Red Line (B Line): Connects to Hollywood, Universal City, and North Hollywood
  • Purple Line (D Line): Serves Wilshire Corridor and Westside communities
  • Blue Line (A Line): Direct connection to Long Beach venues via 7th St/Metro Center
  • Expo Line (E Line): Links to USC, Inglewood, and Santa Monica

Buses & Ride-Share

  • DASH Downtown: Free circulator routes connecting all venue areas every 5\u201310 minutes
  • Metro Rapid Bus: Express service on Figueroa, Broadway, and Olympic corridors
  • Ride-Share Zones: Designated pickup/dropoff at Figueroa & 12th, Pico & Flower, and Olympic & Hope

Parking

  • LA Live Parking: 5,000+ spaces, estimated $40\u2013$75/day during Games
  • Convention Center Garage: 3,200 spaces, estimated $35\u2013$60/day
  • FigAt7th Structure: 1,500 spaces, $25\u2013$50/day, 0.4 miles to venues
  • City-Managed Lots: Temporary Olympic lots along Flower St and Grand Ave, pricing TBD

Walking Distances

  • Crypto.com Arena to LA Convention Center: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)
  • Crypto.com Arena to Peacock Theater: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)
  • LA Convention Center to BMO Stadium: 1.4 miles (25 min walk / 5 min shuttle)
  • Peacock Theater to BMO Stadium: 1.5 miles (27 min walk / 6 min shuttle)

Hotels Nearby

Downtown LA offers hundreds of hotel rooms within walking distance of Olympic venues, from luxury towers to budget-friendly options.

Luxury

  • JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE0.2 miles from Crypto.com Arena
  • InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown0.5 miles from LA Convention Center
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles0.1 miles from Crypto.com Arena

Mid-Range

  • Courtyard by Marriott LA L.A. LIVE0.3 miles from venues
  • Holiday Inn Los Angeles Downtown0.6 miles from venues
  • AC Hotel by Marriott Downtown LA0.4 miles from venues

Budget-Friendly

  • Freehand Los Angeles0.8 miles from venues
  • Moxy Downtown LA0.5 miles from venues
  • Pod Downtown LA0.7 miles from venues

Activation Opportunities

Downtown LA's urban landscape creates some of the best brand activation opportunities we've ever seen. We've run campaigns in every one of these spots and know exactly how to make them work.

LA Live Entertainment Complex

Over 250,000 sq ft of activation space surrounding Crypto.com Arena. Premier location for pop-up brand experiences, sampling programs, and live entertainment tie-ins.

Grand Park

12-acre urban park between City Hall and the Music Center. Ideal for large-scale fan festivals, outdoor brand installations, and community engagement events.

Arts District

Trendy neighborhood east of Downtown with galleries, warehouses, and street art. Perfect for edgy, culture-forward brand activations targeting millennials and Gen Z.

Street Team Deployment Zones

High-traffic corridors on Figueroa, Olympic Blvd, and Broadway offer prime street team positioning for flyer distribution, sampling, and guerrilla marketing.

Billboard & Signage

Premium digital and static billboard placements along the 110 Freeway, Figueroa corridor, and Olympic Blvd. Estimated 2M+ daily impressions during the Games.

Pop-Up Retail Spaces

Vacant storefronts and flexible retail spaces available along 7th St, Broadway, and Spring St for temporary Olympic-themed brand shops and experiences.

Neighborhood Demographics

Understanding who's actually on the ground in Downtown LA is critical. Here's what we know from years of working these streets.

Population & Foot Traffic

  • Resident Population: 85,000+ within the Downtown core
  • Daily Workers: 500,000+ commute into Downtown daily
  • Estimated Olympic Foot Traffic: 250,000\u2013400,000 daily visitors during peak competition days
  • Peak Pedestrian Hours: 10 AM \u2013 2 PM and 5 PM \u2013 10 PM

Business District Profile

  • Median Household Income: $68,000 (residents), $95,000+ (visiting professionals)
  • Age Distribution: 65% aged 25\u201344, skewing young professional
  • Education: 72% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
  • Top Industries: Finance, tech, entertainment, legal, healthcare

Tourist Concentration

  • Annual Visitors: 50M+ to greater Downtown LA
  • Olympic Projection: 2M+ unique visitors over the 17-day Games period
  • International Visitors: Expected 35%+ of Olympic spectators from abroad
  • Top Markets: Japan, Mexico, Canada, UK, Australia, South Korea

Spending Patterns

  • Average Daily Spend: $180\u2013$320 per visitor during major events
  • Food & Beverage: $45\u2013$85/day per person
  • Merchandise & Retail: $30\u2013$75/day per person
  • Entertainment & Experiences: $50\u2013$120/day per person

Best Locations for Street Teams

We've identified these spots from years of boots-on-the-ground experience. These are the highest-impact deployment zones for street teams, brand ambassadors, and experiential activations across Downtown LA.

1

Figueroa St & 11th St Intersection

Foot Traffic: 45,000+ daily pedestrians during Games

Best Times: 10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM

2

LA Live Plaza & Star Plaza

Foot Traffic: 60,000+ daily visitors

Best Times: 11 AM – 11 PM

3

Grand Park (between City Hall & Music Center)

Foot Traffic: 30,000+ daily visitors

Best Times: 9 AM – 6 PM

4

Arts District – Traction Ave & 3rd St

Foot Traffic: 20,000+ daily foot traffic

Best Times: 12 PM – 8 PM

5

Pershing Square & 5th St Corridor

Foot Traffic: 25,000+ daily pedestrians

Best Times: 7 AM – 7 PM

6

Convention Center Way & Pico Blvd

Foot Traffic: 35,000+ on event days

Best Times: 8 AM – 10 PM

Our Work

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