LA Memorial Coliseum parking, Metro and tailgating 2026
Without a parking pass, park on the USC campus north of the Coliseum: lots are $50, cashless, first come first served, and open six hours before kickoff. Reserved campus parking (Flower, Royal Street and USC Shrine structures) is $60.50 through JustPark.
Can you take Metro to the Coliseum?
Yes. The E Line stops at Expo/Vermont and Expo/USC, both north of the Coliseum; the J Line bus stops at 37th St/USC. A round trip is $3.50, and Metro adds service on game days.
Which Exposition Park lot is open to the public?
The Red Structure, which opens six hours before kickoff. The other Exposition Park lots need a Trojan Athletic Fund pass or a permit.
Where do you tailgate for USC games?
On USC campus lawns with a tailgating permit from tailgate.usc.edu, or in the marked tailgating spaces in Exposition Park. No tailgating inside parking garages or in ADA spaces.
Where is rideshare pickup?
On Vermont Avenue between Exposition Boulevard and 36th Place, or at Flower Street and Jefferson Boulevard. Rideshare cars cannot enter Exposition Park until 45 to 60 minutes after the game.
Where is accessible parking?
First come, first served in campus lots, the Red and Blue structures, the Green Lot and the Pink Lot, with a state placard.
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