Wednesday, 5 February 2025

Discover the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles: The New $2-Billion Home of the LA Clippers

Jennifer Steinkamp, "Swoosh," 2024. Lights built into the
building skin. Commissioned by the LA Clippers for Intuit
Dome. Photograph by Iwan Baan
Los Angeles, a city known for its vibrant sports culture, has just added another monumental venue to its portfolio: the Intuit Dome, the new $2-billion home of the LA Clippers. This state-of-the-art arena, located in Inglewood, joins an already impressive collection of LA event spaces including SoFi Stadium and the Kia Forum. With a grand opening marked by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Bruno Mars, the Intuit Dome promises not just a venue for basketball games, but a truly immersive experience for fans and visitors alike.

The Ultimate Fan Experience

Boasting 18,000 seats, the Intuit Dome is built for comfort and cutting-edge technology, ensuring every fan has a top-tier experience. Here’s what you can expect:

  • The Most Legroom in the NBA: Comfort comes first, with the most spacious seating in any NBA arena.
  • "The Wall": 51 uninterrupted rows of seats near the visitor’s bench, offering an exclusive and intense game-viewing experience.
  • The Halo Board: A technological marvel, this double-sided, nearly one-acre display is the largest halo board ever in an arena, giving fans a stunning visual experience.
  • The Plaza: A vibrant 80,000 square-foot outdoor space, perfect for community events, featuring two bars, a restaurant, a 5,000-square-foot team store, and even a regulation basketball court with a 70-foot screen.

Accessible and Convenient Transportation

Glenn Kaino, "Sails," 2024. Concrete, stainless-steel armature,
wood, basketball hoops, paint. Commissioned by the
LA Clippers for Intuit Dome. Photograph by Iwan Baan.
For those traveling to the Intuit Dome, parking is made easy with complimentary Regional Park & Ride Shuttles available from five key locations across Los Angeles County. These shuttles drop fans off directly at the Intuit Dome Mobility Hub, located in the East Garage. Reservations for shuttle rides are recommended and can be made via the “LA Clippers + Intuit Dome” app. This service ensures a smooth and hassle-free journey to the arena, especially for those attending high-demand events.

Public Art: A Cultural Journey

The Intuit Dome is not just about sports; it’s also a cultural beacon. A remarkable public art program, with works by world-renowned artists, is on display throughout the venue.

  • Michael Massenburg’s “Cultural Playground”: This 25-foot-tall, 100-foot-wide mural greets visitors as they approach the arena, celebrating LA's diverse culture through figures of athletes, musicians, and dancers. The mural highlights Massenburg's belief that “the two most profound things that unite people are the arts and sports.”

  • Glenn Kaino’s “Sails”: Installed at the main entrance, this massive sculpture—standing nearly 60 feet tall—takes inspiration from the Clippers’ nautical theme. The “sails,” made of concrete, steel, and wood, symbolize the global connectivity of trade routes, with basketball hoops integrated into the design.

  • Jennifer Steinkamp’s “Swoosh”: The building’s exterior is transformed by Steinkamp’s digital artwork, which animates the surface of the dome with flowing visuals inspired by wind and gravity. When the Clippers win a game, the building itself celebrates with a dynamic visual display.

  • Refik Anadol’s “Living Arena”: A groundbreaking AI-generated digital installation, displayed on an LED screen, dynamically tells the story of the Clippers’ history, LA’s urban landscape, and more, in real-time.

Other impressive works include Patrick Martinez’s “Same Boat” and Kyungmi Shin’s “Spring to Life”, which add to the cultural richness of the space, creating a profound connection between art, history, and sport.

An Arena That Brings People Together

The Intuit Dome is a space that is as much about culture as it is about sports. Designed with a focus on community engagement, it reflects the vibrant spirit of Los Angeles while pushing the limits of modern architecture and technology. Whether you're a basketball fan, art enthusiast, or simply visiting to experience something truly unique, the Intuit Dome offers an unparalleled venue to experience the best of LA.

For tickets and further information on upcoming events, visit the Intuit Dome website or the LA Clippers + Intuit Dome app.

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