Where to stay for the World Cup in Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium in Inglewood hosts eight World Cup 2026 matches, including a semi-final, making Los Angeles one of the tournament's marquee stops. The catch for fans: SoFi has no public parking sold to general attendees and sits in a sprawling, car-dependent metro, so where you base yourself shapes your entire matchday. This guide covers the real neighborhoods to stay in — from Inglewood and the LAX hotel strip to Downtown LA and the beaches — plus exactly how to get to the stadium without sitting in a multi-hour parking exit. We track resale ticket prices for LA's matches; we don't sell tickets, so this is just honest planning help.
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Where to stay near SoFi Stadium
The stadium's own neighborhood. Hotels here put you within a short rideshare or the free matchday shuttle to SoFi, which is the simplest possible transfer. Inglewood is residential and limited on nightlife, but unbeatable for sleeping close to kickoff.
The biggest cluster of mid-range chain hotels in the area, roughly 10 minutes from SoFi by car and one mile from the LAX terminals. Best value for a match weekend, with the Metro C and K Lines and the new LAX/Metro Transit Center nearby for car-free access.
Walkable to L.A. Live, Crypto.com Arena and restaurants, with the most fan-festival energy. The Metro K Line connects DTLA toward Inglewood, though you'll still shuttle the last leg. Good for fans who want a city base over a stadium-adjacent one.
Beachfront base with the E Line light rail running back toward Downtown and the Metro network. Further from SoFi (plan 45+ minutes), but ideal if you're combining matches with a California holiday.
Central, increasingly buzzy dining scene, and well-positioned between the Westside and Inglewood — a popular middle-ground base that's a manageable rideshare to SoFi.
Getting to SoFi Stadium
SoFi sells no general public parking, so transit and rideshare are the move. The cleanest car-free route is the Metro K Line to Downtown Inglewood Station, then the free SoFi shuttle bus that runs every 5-8 minutes starting three hours before kickoff (the station itself is a 30-plus minute walk from the gates, so take the shuttle). From the LAX hotel strip, Metro bus line 117 runs along Century Boulevard. Rideshare works but expect surge pricing and long, congested egress after the final whistle.
Airports
Los Angeles International (LAX) is the primary gateway, roughly 10 minutes from SoFi and ringed by the most hotels. Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a smaller, often-calmer alternative in the San Fernando Valley, better for domestic connections but a longer drive to Inglewood.
When to book
LA is a semi-final host and one of the most demanded World Cup cities, so SoFi-adjacent rooms in Inglewood and along the LAX strip spike hard and sell out earliest on match dates. Book accommodation now if your matches are set; rates here only climb as kickoff nears. If your travel dates are flexible, midweek non-match nights are dramatically cheaper than match-day weekends.
World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium
FAQ
Take the Metro K Line to Downtown Inglewood Station and ride the free SoFi shuttle bus (every 5-8 minutes, starting three hours pre-kickoff). General public parking isn't sold, and the post-match parking exit can take hours, so transit or rideshare is strongly recommended.
For the shortest transfer, stay in Inglewood or along the LAX/Century Boulevard hotel strip. For more dining and nightlife, base in Downtown LA. Santa Monica suits a beach-plus-football trip, and Culver City is a balanced middle ground.
LAX is closest, about 10 minutes by car, with the largest hotel cluster nearby. Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a smaller alternative but a longer drive to Inglewood.
Roughly 10-12 miles. The Metro K Line connects Downtown toward Inglewood, but you'll transfer to the stadium shuttle for the final stretch; allow 45-60 minutes door to door on matchday with crowds.