BMO Stadium

The Los Angeles Times reported on May 17, 2015, that the team chose the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena site to build a 22,000-seat state-of-the-art stadium for the MLS in Exposition Park, costing $250 million. The group estimated the project would create 1,200 temporary construction jobs and 1,800 full-time jobs, generating $2.5 million in annual tax revenue.{{cite web |title=Expansion L.A. Soccer Team Plans New Stadium on Sports Arena Site|first=Kevin|last=Baxter|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-la-soccer-stadium-20150518-story.html|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|date=May 17, 2015|access-date=January 13, 2016}} The environmental impact report, arena demolition, and stadium construction were expected to take three years and delay the team's debut to 2018.

On May 6, 2016, the Los Angeles City Council approved the stadium, clearing a way for the construction of the stadium.

A groundbreaking ceremony took place on August 23, 2016. At the event attended by owners and construction crews, LAFC announced a 15-year, $100 million naming rights deal for the stadium with the Banc of California.{{cite press release |date=August 23, 2016 |title=LAFC owners join with Los Angeles business and community leaders to break ground on Banc of California Stadium |url=https://lafc.com/lafc-owners-break-ground-on-state-of-the-art-soccer-venue-to-be-named-banc-of-california-stadium/ |publisher=Los Angeles FC |access-date=August 23, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160825114904/https://lafc.com/lafc-owners-break-ground-on-state-of-the-art-soccer-venue-to-be-named-banc-of-california-stadium/ |archive-date=August 25, 2016 |df=mdy-all }}{{cite news |last=Koren |first=James Rufus |date=August 23, 2016 |title=Banc of California snags naming rights for L.A. Football Club soccer stadium |url=http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-boc-naming-rights-20160822-snap-story.html |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=August 23, 2016}}{{cite news |last=Novy-Williams |first=Eben |date=August 23, 2016 |title=Bank Run by 41-Year-Old Signs $100 Million Stadium-Name Deal |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-08-23/bank-run-by-41-year-old-said-to-pay-100-million-to-name-stadium |work=Bloomberg News |access-date=August 25, 2016}} Demolition of the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena began shortly after the groundbreaking and was completed by October 2016.{{cite web|title=LAFC Job Fair Flyer|url=https://lafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/LAFC-Job-Fair-Flyer.pdf|publisher=Los Angeles Football Club|date=March 10, 2016|access-date=June 9, 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419052020/https://lafc.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/LAFC-Job-Fair-Flyer.pdf|archive-date=April 19, 2016|df=mdy-all}}{{cite news |date=September 14, 2016 |title=RIP Sports Arena: Aerial Shots Capture Demolished Former Home Of Lakers, Clippers, DNC |url=http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2016/09/14/rip-sports-arena-aerial-shots-capture-demolished-former-home-of-lakers-clippers-dnc/ |publisher=CBS Los Angeles |access-date=September 16, 2016}}

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The first public event at the stadium was an open practice and dedication ceremony held on April 18, 2018.{{cite news |last=Brewer |first=Ashley |date=April 18, 2018 |title=Los Angeles Football Club's Banc of California Stadium officially unveiled in Exposition Park |url=http://abc7.com/sports/la-football-clubs-banc-of-california-stadium-officially-unveiled/3362272/ |publisher=ABC 7 |access-date=April 18, 2018}} The club's first match was played on April 29 against Seattle Sounders FC, with the home side winning 1–0.{{cite news |title=LAFC's stadium is coming together ahead of schedule|first=Kevin|last=Baxter|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-lafc-20171218-story.html|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|access-date=December 18, 2017|date=December 18, 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://matchcenter.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2018-04-29-los-angeles-football-club-vs-seattle-sounders-fc/boxscore|title=Boxscore: Los Angeles Football Club vs. Seattle Sounders FC 04/30/2018 | Matchcenter}} The lone goal was scored by Laurent Ciman in stoppage time in front of a capacity crowd of 22,000.

On May 26, 2020, Banc of California announced that they planned to end the naming rights deal, paying $20 million for early termination but remaining the club's banking sponsor.{{cite news |last=Novy-Williams |first=Eben |date=May 27, 2020 |title=Banc of California Paid $20 Million to End L.A. Soccer Stadium Name Agreement |url=https://variety.com/2020/sports/news/banc-of-california-los-angeles-soccer-stadium-name-1234617243/ |work=Variety |access-date=May 30, 2020 |archive-date=June 7, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607194327/https://variety.com/2020/sports/news/banc-of-california-los-angeles-soccer-stadium-name-1234617243/ |url-status=dead }} The Bank of Montreal was announced as the new naming rights sponsor on January 19, 2023, shortly after acquiring the California-based Bank of the West.{{cite news |last=Baxter |first=Kevin |date=January 19, 2023 |title=LAFC announces renaming of Banc of California Stadium to BMO Stadium |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2023-01-19/lafc-stadium-name-change-bmo |work=Los Angeles Times |accessdate=January 19, 2023}}

In November 2020, it was announced that the newly formed Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League would play at the stadium.

The seating capacity of the stadium is 22,000. The stadium's seating is at 34 degrees, which makes it among the steepest in MLS.{{cite web |url=https://lafc.com/stadium/banc-of-california-stadium-facts/ |title=Banc of California Stadium Facts | LAFC — Los Angeles Football Club |publisher=LAFC |access-date=March 3, 2017 |archive-date=February 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170228000125/https://lafc.com/stadium/banc-of-california-stadium-facts/ |url-status=dead }} The closest seats are {{convert|12|ft}} from the field and all seats are within {{convert|135|ft}} of the field. It includes {{convert|125000|sqft|m2|adj=}} of walkways and plazas open to the public. The stadium also features press box suites with a water fountain.{{Cite web|url=https://urbanize.la/post/look-lafc-stadiums-private-clubs| website= urbanizela.com|title= New renderings of LAFC stadium| date= April 10, 2017|access-date=June 8, 2017}}

The ground's North End is home to the "3252" supporters group, so named for the number of seats in the safe standing section. It was built at an incline of 34 degrees and features angled handrails that are designed to resemble those used on rollercoasters. The central section of the stand has a removable stage for use during concerts and other events outside of sports. On top of the North End is a supporter-designed bar which can only be accessed from 3252 section.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/04/29/bar-offers-unique-experience-lafcs-3252-supporters|title=Bar offers unique experience for LAFC's 3,252 supporters | MLSsoccer.com}}

A northeast slice of the stadium was designed to be open to capture the downtown Los Angeles skyline and the San Gabriel Mountains. Members of the media in the angled press box have one of the best vantage points to peer through the "keyhole".{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2018/04/23/pool-parties-secret-rooms-local-culture-10-things-about-lafcs-new-home|title=Pool parties, secret rooms, local culture: 10 Things About LAFC's new home | MLSsoccer.com}}

The roof is covered with {{convert|190000|sqft|m2|adj=}} of ETFE film. The field is {{convert|86000|sqft|m2|adj=}} of improved bermuda grass.

Five percent of the stadium's parking spaces have electric vehicle charging stations and 20% electric vehicle ready infrastructure. The stadium has 440 planned parking spaces for bicycles and a bike path to the stadium as part of the My Figueroa Project. The stadium is a LEED Silver certified building.

The stadium will be a part of the Downtown Sports Park and host flag football and lacrosse events when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Summer Olympics.{{cite web | url=https://la28.org/en/games-plan/venues/stadium-in-exposition-park.html | title=Stadium in Exposition Park }}

The stadium was a venue for the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup. It hosted two matches in Group C. It also hosted the 2021 MLS All-Star Game on August 25, 2021.

The stadium served as the "home" venue for New York City FC during the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 due to issues with the club's other venues in the New York metropolitan area. Their primary and secondary stadiums (Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, respectively) were not approved by CONCACAF for use in the tournament, while the soccer-specific Red Bull Arena was undergoing renovations. Banc of California Stadium was chosen due to New York City FC's upcoming MLS regular season match to be played against the LA Galaxy at the nearby Dignity Health Sports Park.{{cite web|title=New York City FC Announces Home Venue for Upcoming Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Match Against Santos de Guápiles Fútbol Club|url=https://www.nycfc.com/news/new-york-city-fc-announces-home-venue-for-upcoming-scotiabank-concacaf-champions|date=January 11, 2021|access-date=January 11, 2021|website=New York City FC}}

It was announced on April 4, 2017, that the stadium would be host to rugby sevens tournaments. It was planned to be the permanent home of the $1M Champion Sevens organized by Grand Prix Rugby, with the first edition commencing in 2018.{{cite web|url=https://lafc.com/lafc-host-rugby-sevens-banc-california-stadium/|title=LAFC To Host Rugby Sevens At Banc Of California Stadium — LAFC — Los Angeles Football Club|date=April 4, 2017|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170427192158/https://lafc.com/lafc-host-rugby-sevens-banc-california-stadium/|archive-date=April 27, 2017|df=mdy-all}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.grandprixnetwork.com/|title=Grand Prix Network|website=Grand Prix Network|access-date=August 18, 2019|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108091519/https://www.grandprixnetwork.com/|url-status=dead}} However, as of 2023, no rugby union games have been played at the stadium.

It was announced on April 1, 2019, that the stadium would host the inaugural Premier Lacrosse League All-Star Game on July 21, 2019.{{Cite web|url=https://www.premierlacrosseleague.com/la|title=Los Angeles|website=PremierLacrosseLeague|access-date=April 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401203316/https://www.premierlacrosseleague.com/la|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=dead}}

On August 17, 2019, Banc of California Stadium held its first boxing event, a WBO junior featherweight title fight with Emanuel Navarrete successfully defending his title against Francisco De Vaca by 3rd round technical knockout.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/27410659|title=Navarrete stops De Vaca in 3rd round, keeps belt|date=August 18, 2019|website=ESPN.com}} The stadium held Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib on September 10, 2022, a professional crossover boxing event.{{cite news|title=Austin McBroom vs. AnEsonGib: Date, start time, TV channel and live stream |work=DAZN |last=Netherton|first=Alexander|date=10 September 2022|url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/austin-mcbroom-vs-anesongib-date-start-time-tv-channel-and-live-stream/1iw92us628ysk1c5j93cdonwfe|accessdate=11 September 2022}}

The second professional boxing event to take place at the stadium was promoted by Golden Boy Promotions headlined by Gilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez vs. Sullivan Barrera on July 9, 2021. The event also featured Joseph Diaz defeating Javier Fortuna. In the main event, Ramirez won via fourth round stoppage after dropping Barrera multiple times.{{Cite web |last=Christ |first=Scott |date=2021-07-10 |title=Results and highlights: Zurdo Ramirez smashes Sullivan Barrera, Joseph Diaz Jr beats Javier Fortuna |url=https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/7/10/22570962/zurdo-barrera-results-highlights-ramirez-smashes-diaz-fortuna-seniesa-estrada-dazn-boxing-news-2021 |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=Bad Left Hook |language=en}}

The first event at the stadium under the name of BMO Stadium took place on August 4, 2024. The main event saw Terence Crawford move up to super welterweight and defeat Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision to win the WBA world title, becoming a four-weight world champion. The event was promoted under the Riyadh Season banner and was the first to take place outside of Saudi Arabia.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-04 |title=Fight results: Crawford wins, Bakole shines, Cruz loses and Ruiz settles for draw |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/boxing/story/_/id/40539873/terence-crawford-israil-madrimov-where-how-watch-boxing-fight-espn+-ppv |access-date=2025-01-02 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

BMO Stadium is also designed to host concerts and other musical events. It hosted KIIS-FM's 2018 Wango Tango concert on June 2 of that year.{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/music/news/banc-of-california-stadium-launches-as-concert-venue-saturday-with-kiis-ihearts-wango-tango-1202828522/|title=Banc of California Stadium Launches as Concert Venue Saturday With KIIS/iHeart's Wango Tango|last1=Trakin|first1=Roy|date=2018-06-01|website=Variety|access-date=2019-03-08}} Beck appeared in October 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/beck/2018/banc-of-california-stadium-los-angeles-ca-3396f4c1.html|title=Beck Setlist at Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles|website=setlist.fm}}

Mumford & Sons brought their Delta Tour to the stadium on August 3, 2019. Iron Maiden's Legacy of the Beast World Tour was announced for September 14, 2019 at the stadium as well.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8487655/banc-california-stadium-cori-gadbury-vp-marketing|title=Banc of California Stadium Hires Cori Gadbury as Its First VP of Marketing|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2019-03-08}}

The Rolling Loud hip-hop music festival was held at the stadium in 2018 and 2019. Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Cardi B, and Lil Uzi Vert, among others, performed at the 2018 show, while Chance the Rapper, Young Thug, Lil Baby, Future, A$AP Rocky, Meek Mill, YG, and Playboi Carti were part of the 2019 show.

Hard rock band Guns N' Roses played a sold-out show on August 19, 2021, as part of their We're F'N' Back! Tour. The show grossed over $3.4 million and was attended by 21,950 patrons.

The stadium hosted A State of Trance 1000 with Armin van Buuren, Cosmic Gate, Gabriel & Dresden, MaRLo, & Ruben de Ronde performing on April 9, 2022. K-pop girl group Twice held the encore concert for their 4th World Tour 'III' on May 14–15, 2022.{{cite web|date=April 7, 2022|title=K-kop Phenoms TWICE Add Second Los Angeles Show At Banc of California Stadium On Highly Anticipated 4th World Tour 'III' Encore|url=https://www.livenationentertainment.com/2022/04/k-pop-phe2023-08-04noms-twice-add-second-los-angeles-show-at-banc-of-california-stadium-on-highly-anticipated-4th-world-tour-iii-encore/|website=Live Nation Entertainment}} The Killers performed a sold-out show with 23,439 attendees for their Imploding the Mirage Tour on August 27. As part of their Paradise Again World Tour, EDM supergroup Swedish House Mafia played a sold out show on September 9. K-pop girl group Blackpink played two nights at the stadium on November 19 & 20, 2022.{{Cite web |title=BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK]{{!}}BMO Stadium |url=https://bmostadium.com/event/blackpink-world-tour-born-pink-2/ |access-date=2023-08-11 |website=bmostadium.com}}

In 2023, K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together performed two sold-out shows on May 27 and 28 as part of their Act Sweet Mirage Tour.{{cite web|date=May 23, 2023|title=TXT sells out LA stadium concerts for world tour ACT: SWEET MIRAGE|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/international/txt-sells-la-stadium-concerts-world-tour-act-sweet-mirage/|access-date=August 4, 2023|website=Bollywood Hungama|quote=BIGHIT MUSIC announced today that the shows for 'TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR'...at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles had been sold out. The shows are to take place on May 27 and 28.}}{{cite news|last=Aversa|first=Ralphie|date=May 30, 2023|title=Tomorrow X Together on the group's new music, proudest moment and go-to Five Guys order|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2023/05/23/k-pop-tomorrow-x-together-biggest-inspiration-interview/70250073007/|access-date=August 4, 2023|newspaper=USA Today|quote=TXT’s U.S. tour wrapped Memorial Day weekend, with dates at the 22,000-seat BMO Stadium in Los Angeles}} Hard Summer hosted part of their 2023 festival at the stadium on August 5 and 6, which included the nearby Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and Exposition Park. Mexican group RBD is set to perform four concerts on October 18–20 and 22 as part of their reunion tour, marking the first time the group will be performing live together in 15 years.{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2023 |title=RBD announces 4th date in Los Angeles (in Spanish)|url=https://www.elimparcial.com/tijuana/california/RBD-anuncia-cuarta-fecha-en-Los-Angeles-20230130-0019.html |website=El Imparcial}}{{Cite web |date=January 21, 2023 |title=RBD fans swarm BMO Stadium to celebrate highly-anticipated reunion tour|url=https://abc7.com/rbd-tour-exposition-park-rebelde-2023-bmo-stadium/12724194/ |website=abc}}{{Cite web |date=January 30, 2023 |title=RBD breaks phenomenal record: more than 800 thousand tickets sold in 24 hours|url=https://www.telehit.com/musica/rbd-rompe-fenomenal-record-mas-de-800-mil-boletos-en-24-horas |website=Telehit}} Queen + Adam Lambert are slated to play two consecutive shows, on November 11 and 12, as part of their Rhapsody Tour; the November 11 show sold-out within an hour of tickets going on-sale, which led to the November 12 date being added.

On July 20 and 21, 2024, ATEEZ held two sold-out shows at the venue for their Towards The Light: Will To Power world tour.

In 2024, K-pop boy group Seventeen performed two sold-out shows on November 9 and November 10 as part of their Right Here World Tour.{{cite web | url=https://www.klook.com/event-detail/101027194-2024-seventeen-la-concert/ | title=SEVENTEEN [RIGHT HERE] WORLD TOUR IN U.S. - Los Angeles }}

In 2025, J-Hope of BTS performed two shows on April 4 and April 6 as part of his Hope on the Stage Tour.{{cite web | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffbenjamin/2025/01/09/bts-j-hope-announces-first-solo-tour-hope-on-the-stage-details/ | title=J-Hope Tour 2025: 'Hope on the Stage' Dates, Venues and More Info | website=Forbes }}

LAFC has stated that Banc of California will be used for local cultural events in Los Angeles's 9th District.{{cn|date=January 2023}}

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In June 2018, Epic Games held a celebrity pro-am event for its multiplayer online video game Fortnite Battle Royale at Banc of California Stadium, as part of events coinciding with the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The event was won by a team of professional player Ninja and electronic music producer Marshmello.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/17/17471216/fortnite-pro-am-tournament-epic-games-e-sports-celebrity-e3-2018|title=Fortnite's celebrity tournament felt like a trial run for Epic's grand e-sports ambitions|last=Statt|first=Nick|date=2018-06-17|website=The Verge|access-date=2019-03-08}}

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