LA Sparks staying on at Crypto.com Arena

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The WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks have signed a five-year extension with AEG, the owners of Crypto.com Arena, to continue playing their home games at the state-of-the-art venue through 2029.

The agreement prolongs a productive partnership between the team and the iconic downtown Los Angeles venue.

The 20,000-capacity Crypto.com Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena in Downtown Los Angeles (US). It was originally known as the Staples Center.

The Sparks, founded in 1996 as one of the WNBA’s original eight teams, have called the arena home since 2001.

Crypto.com Arena, too, is synonymous with greatness, as the longtime home of the 17-time NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers and two-time Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings.

The Los Angeles Clippers also called Crypto.com Arena home from 1999 through the 2023-2024 season.

The premier venue holds a capacity of 19,079 for basketball games, frequently hosts the Grammy Awards and major concerts, and will serve as gymnastics host for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

Sparks Managing Partner and Governor Eric Holoman said, “We are thrilled that Sparks fans will continue to have an elite venue in the heart of downtown L.A. to call home.

“Our players deserve a state-of-the-art facility where they can compete at the highest level, and Crypto.com Arena is just that. AEG has impressively innovated the arena over the years, and I look forward to the space’s evolution as our organization continues to grow. We’ve made a lot of history in this building, and I’m excited to witness more defining moments in the future.”

Lee Zeidman, President of Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and L.A. LIVE added, “It’s an incredible honor for Crypto.com Arena to continue to be the home of the Los Angeles Sparks.

“This powerhouse organization deserves a world-class venue for hometown games, and we’re excited to be championing these inspiring athletes and inviting in their ever-growing fanbase through the 2029 season.”

Sparks President Christine Monjer said, “Today is an exciting day for the Sparks and the Los Angeles community.

“AEG’s continued commitment and investment in our organization is impactful at a pivotal, exciting time for the franchise and the league. Knowing that our players have a long-term home at Crypto.com Arena provides a monumental boost for them and our coaches, allowing them to focus on producing championship-level basketball.”

The AEG owned and operated arena continues to distinguish itself as the host of major, high-profile events of national and international distinction including the 2004, 2011 & 2018 NBA All-Star Games, 2002 & 2017 NHL All-Star Game, 2000 Democratic National Convention, 2009 World Figure Skating Championships and 21 Grammy Awards shows.

For a quarter of a century, Crypto.com Arena has been marked with performances and special events that brought international stature to the downtown Los Angeles venue including concerts headlined by Taylor Swift, Drake, Beyoncé, Prince, U2, Paul McCartney, Garth Brooks, Usher, Jay-Z, Keith Urban, Roger Waters, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, Michael Bublé, Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake, as well as world championship boxing, family shows and special events.

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