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Stubhub Center / LA Galaxy / Chivas USA

Opening Day: June 1, 2003
Capacity: 27,000
Surface: Grass
Current Owner: AEG
Team Websites: lagalaxy.com, cdchivasusa.com
Address: 18400 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA, 90746
Directions:

Via 110 Freeway South (from Downtown L.A, Pasadena, Glendale and Burbank areas): Take the 91 Freeway Eastbound. Exit on Avalon Blvd. Make a left on Avalon Blvd. For Reserved Parking (with a pass) continue past Victoria St. and use Gate “B” on your left. For General Unreserved Parking, make a left on Victoria St. and use Gates “E” and “F” on your right.

Via 110 Freeway North (from San Pedro and Palos Verdes areas: Take the 91 Freeway Eastbound. Exit on Avalon Blvd. Make a left on Avalon Blvd. For Reserved Parking (with a pass) continue past Victoria St. and use Gate “B” on your left. For General Unreserved Parking, make a left on Victoria St. and use Gates “E” and “F” on your right.

Via 405 Freeway South (from LAX, Santa Monica, West L.A, San Fernando Valley): Exit on Vermont. At the bottom of the offramp, make a left on 190th St., which becomes Victoria St. Continue past Avalon Blvd. For Reserved Parking (with a pass) use Gates “C” and “D” on your right. For General Unreserved Parking, keep going and use Gates “E” and “F” on your right.

Via 405 Freeway North (from Long Beach, Orange County): Exit on Wilmington Blvd. Make a right on Wilmington Ave. and continue for about approximately 2 miles. For General Unreserved Parking make a left on University Dr. continue past Central Ave. and use Gate “I” on your right. For Reserved Parking (with a pass) continue past University Dr. and make a left on Victoria St. Continue past Central Ave. and use Gate “C” on your left.

Via 91 Freeway West (from East L.A County, North Orange County and Inland Empire): Exit on Avalon Blvd. for Reserved Parking. Make a left on Avalon Blvd. For Reserved Parking (with a pass) continue past Victoria St. and use Gate “B” on your left.

Via Artesia Blvd. (SR-91) East (from Beach Cities): Take the 91 Freeway Eastbound. Exit on Avalon Blvd. Make a left on Avalon Blvd. For Reserved Parking (with a pass) continue past Victoria St. and use Gate “B” on your left For General Unreserved Parking, make a left on Victoria St. and use Gates “E” and “F” on your right.

Previously known as the Home Depot Center from June 1, 2003 to June 1, 2013, Stubhub Center is the home of the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA. The stadium has hosted a variety of events, both within the MLS circuit as well as international events featuring Real Madrid, the Mexican National Team, Chivas Guadalajara, etc. It has also hosted several X Games, California High School Football Championships and music festivals.

The stadium holds the honor of hosting five MLS Cups (in 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011 and 2012), the most of any stadium in the MLS circuit. Besides the soccer stadium, the Stubhub Center also features a number of other facilities, including the Velo Sports Center, a 2,450 seat velorome, or track cycling stadium. The soccer facilities include 10 training fields (two with artificial turf), 42 luxury suites and 6 event suites.

The fact that the StubHub Center hosts two competing teams from the same league makes it one of the more interesting venues in the MLS circuit, especially when the Galaxy is playing against Chivas. Indeed, it is a rivalry that has several names—SuperClasico, the L.A. Derby—of which Chivas USA is the decided underdog.

August Publications