A-Z GUIDE

Banc of California Stadium is committed to providing an enjoyable experience for all guests in attendance at each event, including guests with disabilities. The venue has been designed and built to meet or exceed the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Banc of California Stadium staff will assist you with any specific accommodations you have before, during, and after an event. Services include: Wheelchair escorts and storage, Assisted Listening Devices, Captioning Services and Devices, and Interpretation Services (requires at least 2-week lead time).

Assisted Listening Devices are available for no charge at the Guest Experience Center located on the Main Level Concourse behind Section 129. A driver’s license or credit card will be required as a deposit.

For your convenience, baby changing tables are located in all family restrooms throughout Banc of California Stadium. Please refer to Family Restrooms for specific stadium locations.

For fan safety and convenience, there is a First Aid Station where medical treatment is available. The First Aid Station is located on the Main Level Concourse behind Section 129.

There is one Guest Experience Center located on the Main Level Concourse behind Section 129. The Guest Experience Center can assist fans with lost and found inquiries, lost children, stadium directions, emergencies, and accommodations for fans with disabilities such as mobile captioning devices and assistive listening devices.

The overall Guest Experience is the most important element for Banc of California Stadium staff and we would love to receive feedback on how we are doing. Fans with a comments, compliments, or concerns may express it in person at Guest Services, housed in the Guest Experience Center located behind Section 129.

Banc of California Stadium strives to provide our fans with a safe, clean, and friendly environment at all times. If you see or experience a housekeeping problem or maintenance concern, please notify your nearest staff member, visit the Guest Experience Center located on the Main Level Concourse behind Section 129, or Concierge Desks in the Premium areas.

Fans who wish to anonymously report fan behavior without alerting an event staff, Safety personnel, or Law Enforcement official may do so by calling the In-Stadium Hotline number at 213-519-9900. Banc of California Stadium staff are trained to respond quickly and accordingly. Please refer to the Text Message Service for additional information on anonymously reporting fan behavior at Banc of California Stadium.

All fans looking to claim, or report lost items during an event should visit the Guest Experience Center located on the Main Level Concourse behind Section 129. Fans inquiring about lost items at previous events should contact the Lost & Found Hotline at 213-519-9900 or send an email to security@bancofcaliforniastadium.com.

Lost children and fans should be taken to the Guest Experience Center located on the Main Level Concourse behind Section 129. Parents looking for a lost child should check with the nearest event staff, safety personnel, or Law Enforcement official for assistance. For safety reasons, Banc of California Stadium is unable to make stadium-wide announcements for lost children or fans.

Nursing mothers are welcome to nurse their children wherever they feel comfortable. For a more private location, a Nursing Station is provided for your use on the Main Level concourse behind Section 121.

Strollers are welcome at Banc of California Stadium but must be checked in at the Guest Experience Center located behind Section 129.

Fans who wish to report issues and concerns, ask for information, or call for assistance in a fast, easy, and convenient way may do so by texting our Guest Assist text message service by texting the word ASSIST to 323-310-LAFC (5232) followed by the Issue and Location. Stadium personnel are trained to respond accordingly. Standard SMS text rates may apply.

A limited number of wheelchairs are available for transporting fans from the gates to their Stadium seating location. Fans may arrange for pre-event wheelchair assistance by contacting a Guest Experience Supervisor at any Stadium entrance gate. Fans needing assistance post-event should contact an event staff member, safety personnel, or visit the Guest Experience Center located behind Section 129. Fans in Suite areas should contact the Concierge desk on their level to request a wheelchair escort. Fans are asked to supply their own wheelchair if they need one for the duration of the event.

Banc of California Stadium and Legends Hospitality work hard to promote responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages. Our alcohol policies are listed below and are also posted at concession locations.

• All fans purchasing alcohol, who appear to be less than 30 years old, must present a valid ID.
• No alcohol will be served to guests who appear intoxicated.
• There will be a two (2) beer limit per transaction.
• Alcoholic beverages served in Premium Areas such as the Figueroa Club, Founders Club, Sunset Deck, Field Club, City View Club, Directors Box, and Director’s Lounge will not be permitted to leave the Premium Area. All alcoholic drinks must be consumed, disposed of, or poured into a plastic cup prior to leaving the Premium Area.
• Management reserves the right to cut off alcohol sales at its discretion.
• Fans passing alcohol to minors will be ejected and subject to arrest.
• Fans possessing alcohol, who do not have proof of being at least 21 years of age, will be ejected.
• Alcoholic beverages may not be brought into the Stadium. Any attempt to bring alcohol into the Stadium will be considered a violation of the Fan Code of Conduct and may result in the fan being ejected, arrested, and/or tickets being revoked.
• Please refer to the Designated Driver Program for more information on responsible drinking at Banc of California Stadium.

Service animals and service animals in training are permitted at Banc of California Stadium. All other animals are prohibited.

Fans are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring with them to the Stadium. They will be allowed to carry one (1) of the following style and size bag, package, or container:

• Bags that are clear plastic or clear vinyl and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” or a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag
• Purses, bags, or clutches no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”

Prohibited bags include but are not limited to: large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, luggage of any kind, computer bags or any bag larger than the permissible size. This policy is not intended to interfere with guests attending with specific medical needs or guests caring for young children.

Any Soccer balls that enter the seating area must be returned to the field of play by giving the ball to a Ball Kid or the nearest Stadium Staff member.

Banc of California Stadium management welcomes guests bringing event-related signs, flags, banners, and posters inside the building to show fan support during events.

The following guidelines relate to these items:

• Item must be related to the event
• Items may not be greater than 3’ x 5’ in size
• Item may not be attached to a stick/pole
• Item may not obstruct any sponsors’/advertisers’ signage
• Item may not contain or display obscene/offensive language and/or pictures, as determined by Banc of California Stadium management
• Item may not be constructed or displayed in a manner that may obstruct the view of other guests or in any way create a safety hazard for others as determined by Banc of California Stadium management
• Item must be made from a paper or cloth-like material. No wood, metal, or hard plastic materials may be used to construct signs/ banners/posters, etc.

Guests are not allowed to hand out pamphlets, advertisement brochures, etc. to other guests, while inside the Stadium, without prior approval from Banc of California Stadium management. If any guests are seen distributing items, they will be subject to an ejection.

One bottle of water per guest is allowed into Banc of California Stadium. The bottle must be plastic, factory-sealed, and 20oz or smaller.

Other bottles, cans, or beverage containers of any kind are not allowed into Banc of California Stadium. A search will be conducted at the entrance gates to prevent these and other prohibited items from entering the Stadium. Exceptions will be made for those with medical requirements and/or special needs. Please refer to Prohibited Items and Behavior for more information.

Cameras (Still only) are permitted inside Banc of California Stadium as long as their lens does not exceed 3.5 inches in length and does not interfere with the game or other fans’ enjoyment of the game. Video recording of events at Banc of California Stadium is prohibited. Tripods or any other similar equipment that could be a tripping hazard are not permitted.

Children who are two years of age and under will be admitted free but will be required to sit on a ticket holders lap.

Children who have had their third birthday, or who require their own seat, will require a ticket.

Banc of California Stadium has a Clear Bag Policy in order to provide a safer environment for fans and will consequently also expedite entry into the Stadium. The policy affects the type and size of the bags permitted into the Stadium, not the items (keys, makeup, combs, phones, wallets, etc). Guests will also be allowed to openly carry a blanket or jacket into the Stadium, although they will be subject to being searched. It is strongly encouraged the fans bring bags that meet the following style and size limits that are permissible at Banc of California Stadium:

• One bag that is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”, or:
• A one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• In addition to one of the clear bags noted above, guests may also carry in a small clutch bag or purse approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap
• Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection and Stadium Management approval

As part of Banc of California Stadium’s commitment to public safety, fans can sign up and will a Designated Driver wristband and complimentary bottle of water. Please visit the Guest Experience Center located on the Main Level Concourse behind Section 129 to sign up.

Banc of California Stadium staff reserve the right to ask anyone with clothing deemed obscene or indecent to remove or cover up the item. Guests are also prohibited from wearing clothing, face paint, or masks that conceal or hide their faces. Those who refuse to comply will be denied entry or removed from the Stadium.

We are confident Banc of California Stadium guests top the Los Angeles area in their enthusiasm, support, hospitality, and sportsmanship. Our reputation is shaped not only by our players, coaches, entertainment, and employees but by our guests as well. Our goal is to promote the absolute best Guest Experience in all of Sports & Entertainment while maintaining a wholesome, family-oriented atmosphere.

Banc of California Stadium and Major League Soccer are committed to creating a safe, comfortable and enjoyable event experience for all guests in and around the stadium and facilities.

MLS and its Clubs will immediately action the following behaviors as they represent a threat to the safety of the event:

• Fighting and/or inciting others to fight or inciting or engaging in unruly or disruptive behavior
• Causing significant damage to property
• Using (including on any sign or other visible representation) political, threatening, abusive, insulting, offensive language and/or gestures, which includes racist, homophobic, xenophobic, sexist, or otherwise inappropriate language behavior
• Entering or attempting to enter the field, the field track, the tunnel or any otherwise restricted area
• Threatening and/or abusive behavior directed towards other guests, players, officials, or staff members.
• Possession or use of an unauthorized pyrotechnic device, smoke or firework, or attempting to introduce one inside the venue
• Throwing any objects onto the field (including streamers)
• Failing to follow directions from venue staff regarding compliance with Fan Code of Conduct, stadium policies and emergency procedures
• Declining to promptly return a ball that enters the stands
• Inappropriate consumption of alcoholic beverages, which includes purchasing for, possession of, or consumption by a minor

The listed behaviors are prohibited based on safety and violations and will be subject to sanctions.

LAFC may also sanction a supporter group for violations of the Fan Code of Conduct.

MLS and its Clubs thank you for adhering to the provisions of this Code of Conduct and for making this event special and memorable to you and your fellow patrons.

LAFC may also sanction a supporter group for violations of the Fan Code of Conduct.

LAFC may also sanction a supporter group for violations of the Fan Code of Conduct.

Each fan should always have their ticket in their possession and be ready to display it to event staff or Stadium Security to verify their seat location. Violations of the Fan Code of Conduct may result in the fan being ejected, arrested by police, or having his/her tickets revoked. All Season Ticket Members are responsible for their conduct as well as the conduct of their fans and/or persons using their tickets.

Fans are encouraged to report issues and concerns by:

• Texting the word ASSIST to 323-310-LAFC (5232) followed by the Issue and Location
• Calling the In-Stadium hotline at 213-519-9900
• Contacting nearby game day staff or safety personnel

Per the MLS and Banc of California Stadium’s focus on safety first, all fans and their belongings will be searched upon entry into the Stadium. Fans attempting to enter with prohibited items are subject to an ejection or refusal of entry. All fans will be screened using metal detectors at the entrance gates. By tendering a ticket and entering the Stadium, fans consent to such searches and waive any claims that they might have against MLS or Banc of California Stadium, LAFC, its member clubs, their affiliates, or their agents. If individuals elect not to consent to the searches, they will be denied entry into the Stadium.

All guests entering the facility during an event are subject to a metal-detector screening, visual inspection, and a bag inspection conducted by Banc of California Stadium Safety personnel.

We aim to provide an enjoyable, yet exciting environment for ALL fans attending games. In order to achieve that, the following are prohibited:

• Abusive, foul or disruptive language or clothing
• Alcohol and illegal drugs
• All bags, including clear bags, backpacks, and purses, that are larger than 12” x 6” x 12”
• Animals (with the exception of service animals)
• Any type of marketing collateral such as pamphlets, product samples, etc.
• Balloons, balls, frisbees, markers, brooms, skateboards, roller blades, skates, etc.
• Clothing containing wires, batteries, or other electronic components
• Coolers, outside food, beverages (with the exception of a single, factory-sealed, plastic water bottle no more than 20oz), cans, flasks, bottles, etc. (F&B needed for infants or medical reason will be permitted with approval)
• Drums & Drumsticks
• Explosives, pepper spray, tear gas, etc.
• Flags larger than 3’ x 4’, Flag/banner poles
• Folding/beach chairs
• Items containing adhesive ie. Stickers, Decals, etc.
• Laptops & tablets
• Loud noise-making devices such as air horns, plastic horns, vuvuzelas, whistles, megaphones, etc.
• Objects that can be thrown or viewed as projectiles
• Professional camera equipment, tripods, GoPros, etc.
• Selfie Sticks
• Smoking of any kind including E-cigarettes & Vaporizers
• Streamers, Confetti, Register tape, etc.
• Umbrellas
• Unmanned and Remote-Controlled Aircraft Systems
• Water guns, toy/replica weapons, squirt bottles, etc.
• Weapons of any kind, fireworks, slingshots, smoke/stink bombs, laser pointers, etc.
• 2-way radio devices
• At the discretion of Banc of California Stadium Management, any other item determined to be prohibited.

Any attempt to bring alcohol into the Stadium will be considered a violation of the Code of Conduct and may result in an ejection or refusal of entry, arrested, or tickets being revoked. All persons and/or their belongings are subject to search. Violators of the rules of any State or City laws will be refused admission, asked to leave, or ejected from Stadium property. Banc of California Stadium cannot safeguard items which are not permitted to be brought into the stadium.

Please keep in mind that permitted or prohibited items may vary depending on the event. Banc of California Stadium management will communicate any deviations from the standard house policy as necessary.

Fans may not exit and re-enter the Stadium using the same ticket.

Fan safety and comfort are the utmost importance at Banc of California Stadium. In the interest of maximizing the fan experience, any disruption by another fan should be reported to the nearest event staff, Safety personnel, or Law Enforcement official. Fans may request assistance by texting the word ASSIST to 323-310-LAFC (5232) followed by the Issue and Location or calling the In-Stadium Hotline at 213-519-9900. We encourage fans to program this information into your mobile devices.

Banc of California Stadium is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Stadium, including concourses, seating areas, suites and club areas. This includes but is not limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and vaporizers.

Fans that enter Banc of California Stadium are encouraged to enjoy the event from the comfort of the seat that is indicated on their ticket. Please keep in mind that when you stand, you block the view of other fans seated behind you. It is not LAFC’s intent to limit the enjoyment of the game and cheering after great plays, but continuous standing in seating areas may result in requests from Stadium staff to limit the standing as it obstructs the enjoyment for other fans.

Tailgating is permitted in the designated area of Christmas Tree Lane only. No bottles. Cans and cups only. Expo Park does not allow tailgating in the parking lots.

Use of Unmanned or remote-controlled aircraft systems at Banc of California Stadium, including its surrounding parking areas, is strictly prohibited at all times. In addition, among other things, the FAA prohibits the use of aircraft systems up to 3,000 feet above the ground and within 3 nautical miles of Banc of California Stadium beginning 1 hour before an event until 1 hour after an event. Violations of this policy may result in a fine and/or your arrest and imprisonment for up to one year.