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Where to sit, in one paragraph
At the Kia Forum, a concert arena of about 17,500 in Inglewood, the seat most fans underrate is the front of the 200 level facing the stage. Because there is no middle tier or full stack of suites between the two bowls, those rows sit close and high, with a full view of the lights and staging. The 100-level side sections nearest the stage are the closer, pricier pick, and the general admission floor is for fans who want to be in the crowd and will show up early to claim a spot.
The building no longer has a home team. It describes itself as the only arena-sized venue in the United States dedicated to music and entertainment, so the advice below is written for concerts first.
Floor, 100 level, 200 level: the layout
The Forum is a circle, and the interior is simpler than most modern arenas in Los Angeles. You are choosing among three zones.
- The floor is either general admission standing room or reserved chairs, depending on the tour. It was enlarged during the 2012 renovation, and it is flat, so height matters.
- The 100 level is the lower bowl, made of fairly compact sections that ring the floor.
- The 200 level is the upper bowl. Its sections are deep, with some running about 23 rows from front to back.
Within a section, lower seat numbers generally sit on the left as you face the stage. Use that to guess which end of your row is closer to center.
The trade-off at the top is stairs. Reaching the last rows of the 200 level can mean climbing roughly 30 rows, which is worth knowing if anyone in your group has trouble with steps.
Best concert seats by budget and goal
Closest without standing
Pick a 100-level side section near the stage. You are raised above the floor crowd, and performers are easy to recognize without the screens. The sections right beside the stage get a sharp angle, so look at how far the stage and any runway extend before you commit.
Best overall value
The first several rows of the 200 level, straight across from the stage, show you the whole production and receive sound mixed for the center of the room. Compared with the upper deck at Crypto.com Arena, the distance is shorter and the view more direct.
Most energy
General admission floor tickets put you nearest the band, but only if you arrive early. Fans who come at showtime usually end up at the back of a flat floor, watching the video boards.
In-the-round shows
When the stage sits in the middle, nearly every 100-level seat works well, and the floor becomes the premium area.
Seats to pass on
- Upper 200-level rows behind or beside the stage. You are far away and looking at the back or edge of the production.
- The far side sections at stage level. Speaker stacks and set pieces can cut off part of the stage.
- The back of the floor for a short-statured guest. With no rake, you will spend the night looking at shoulders.
On sound, the 2012 to 2014 renovation improved the room's acoustics for music, and the round shape points most seats toward the center. From the back half of the 200 level the room feels big, though, and you will rely on the screens for faces.
Resale demand follows the act, and it tends to be strongest for opening and closing nights of a multi-night run, Friday and Saturday dates, and shows added after a fast sellout.
Parking, rideshare and transit
Traffic is the biggest risk to making the opening song. The Forum sits beside the Hollywood Park development that holds SoFi Stadium and close to Intuit Dome, and when two or three of them host events the same night, local streets back up.
- Driving: on-site parking is sold ahead of time through JustPark. Lots usually open three hours before the show and close an hour after it ends. Pricing depends on the event, payment is cashless, and oversized vehicles pay a surcharge. Lots can sell out, so reserve early.
- No tailgating: you must go into the venue or leave the lot within 30 minutes of the start time.
- Rideshare: convenient on the way in. Expect surge pricing and a wait after the encore, more so on nights with events next door.
- Metro: no rail stop is at the arena. For some big events Metro has run shuttles from the K Line's Downtown Inglewood station and the C Line's Hawthorne/Lennox station; confirm a shuttle is running for your date first.
Lot details are on the venue's parking page.
Doors, bags and payment (2026 rules)
As of 2026, clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches are allowed, along with small clutches or wristlets up to about 9 by 6 inches, which do not have to be clear. Diaper and medical bags may come in with the person who needs them. Security searches every bag. Rules can change by show, so review the venue policies before you go.
- Payment: concessions are cashless (credit, debit and mobile pay), with cash-to-card kiosks inside.
- Water: one factory-sealed bottle up to 20 ounces is permitted; other outside food and drinks are not.
- Left at home: professional and video cameras, selfie sticks, tripods, laser pointers, balloons and noisemakers, among other items.
- Box office: usually open Fridays from noon to 6 p.m. and on event days from noon until showtime.
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Background: the Fabulous Forum
Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the Lakers and founder of the Kings, built the arena on a former golf course after the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission would not let him use its building. Charles Luckman designed it to evoke a Roman colosseum, with a cable-suspended roof about 407 feet across. It opened December 30, 1967, earned the nickname the Fabulous Forum, and staged five NBA Finals in its first six years. Aretha Franklin played the first concert in January 1968.
Both teams moved to Staples Center, now Crypto.com Arena, in 1999. The building carried the Great Western Forum name from 1988 to 2003, belonged to Faithful Central Bible Church from 2000, and was bought by the Madison Square Garden Company in 2012. After a renovation, the Eagles reopened it with six sold-out shows in January 2014. Steve Ballmer, who also owns the Clippers, purchased it in March 2020 for about 400 million dollars, and the Kia Forum name arrived in 2022.
Frequently asked questions
Are 200-level seats at the Kia Forum worth it?
The front rows usually are. With no middle tier between the bowls, they sit close and high with a full view of the stage. The top rows involve a climb of roughly 30 rows of stairs.
Is the Kia Forum floor standing room?
It depends on the show. Some tours sell the floor as general admission standing room, and others set it with reserved seats.
How big is the Kia Forum?
It holds about 17,500 for concerts, depending on the stage setup and whether the floor is seated.
Can I tailgate at the Kia Forum?
No. Parking is sold in advance through JustPark, and you must enter the event or leave the lot within 30 minutes of the start time.
What is the Kia Forum bag policy?
As of 2026, clear bags up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and clutches up to about 9 by 6 inches are allowed, and all bags are searched. Check the current policy before you go.