Recap: SoFi Stadium at the 2026 World Cup

Recap: SoFi Stadium (called Los Angeles Stadium during the tournament) hosted World Cup matches in June and July 2026. The tournament ended on July 19, when Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time (FIFA (opens in a new tab)). For current markets, see California sports prediction markets.

Los Angeles is one of the marquee host markets for FIFA World Cup 2026, with matches staged at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood — officially referred to by FIFA as 'Los Angeles Stadium' for the tournament. Whether you have tickets or plan to watch from a bar or plaza nearby, here's what to know about getting there, watching, and even trading the tournament from a prediction-markets angle.

The Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

SoFi Stadium is the shared home of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, and its indoor-outdoor design and roughly 70,000-plus capacity made it a natural pick for World Cup hosting duties. For the tournament, FIFA rebrands the venue as 'Los Angeles Stadium,' consistent with FIFA's policy of using generic city names instead of sponsor names during World Cup matches.

Getting There: Transit and Parking

SoFi Stadium sits in the Hollywood Park development in Inglewood, and stadium-area parking is both limited and expensive during major events. Metro's K Line (formerly the Crenshaw Line) has a Downtown Inglewood station within walking distance and connects to the broader Metro Rail network, making it the most practical option for fans coming from central LA or the airport corridor. Plan for significant crowds and arrive well ahead of kickoff, especially for marquee fixtures.

Tips for Match Day

• Book Metro K Line trips in advance and expect longer-than-usual dwell times at Downtown Inglewood station.
• Rideshare pickup/drop-off zones will be some distance from the stadium gates during high-demand matches — budget extra walking time.
• Hollywood Park's surrounding retail and plaza areas typically host fan activities before kickoff.
• Check FIFA's official ticket resale platform only — avoid third-party resellers for World Cup tickets.
• Weather in Inglewood in June/July is typically warm and dry; SoFi's canopy roof does not fully enclose the bowl, so dress for outdoor conditions.

Watching Without a Ticket

Not everyone will land tickets to a SoFi Stadium World Cup match, and that's fine — Los Angeles is expected to run extensive fan-zone and watch-party programming during the tournament, similar to past World Cup host cities. Expect official FIFA Fan Festival programming plus bars and venues across LA showing matches, particularly in neighborhoods with strong soccer fanbases near Exposition Park (home to LAFC's BMO Stadium) and along the Westside.

California's Other World Cup Venue: Levi's Stadium

SoFi Stadium isn't the only California venue — Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, home of the San Francisco 49ers, is also hosting World Cup 2026 matches under the tournament branding 'San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.' Fans planning a longer California World Cup trip can realistically catch matches at both venues, roughly a 5-6 hour drive or short flight apart.

Trading the Tournament: Kalshi and Polymarket

Prediction markets add another way to engage with the tournament beyond attending in person. Kalshi and Polymarket both list World Cup contracts ranging from outright tournament-winner futures to single-match moneylines, including matches specifically played at SoFi Stadium and Levi's Stadium. Below is a sample structure of how these contracts are typically organized — not live pricing.

Last reviewed by Catie Di Stefano on September 29, 2026. We re-verify market prices, polling, and citations on every update.