Dignity Health Sports Park


Dignity Health Sports Park is a multi-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills, in Carson, California. The complex consists of the 27,000-seat Dignity Health Sports Park soccer stadium, the Dignity Health Sports Park tennis stadium, a track-and-field facility, and the VELO Sports Center velodrome. It is approximately south of downtown Los Angeles, and its primary tenant is the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer. The main stadium was also home to the Los Angeles Wildcats of the XFL in 2020. The LA Galaxy II of MLS Next Pro play their home matches at the complex's track and field facility. For the 2017 to 2019 seasons, the stadium served as the temporary home of the Los Angeles Chargers NFL team. For 2020 and 2021, the stadium served as the temporary home of the San Diego State Aztecs football team.
Opened in 2003, the $150 million complex was developed and is operated by the Anschutz Entertainment Group. With a seating capacity of 27,000, it is the second largest soccer-specific stadium in the United States, after Geodis Park in Nashville, Tennessee, and the third-largest among its kind in MLS, after Geodis Park and BMO Field in Toronto. During its first decade, the stadium was known as Home Depot Center through a naming rights deal with hardware retailer the Home Depot. In 2013, the name was changed to StubHub Center after naming rights were sold to online ticket marketplace StubHub. The current name, from healthcare provider Dignity Health, debuted in 2019.
In addition to hosting LA Galaxy games since its opening, the stadium also served as the home of the now-defunct Chivas USA MLS team from 2005 to 2014. The stadium was the temporary home of the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League from 2017 [Los Angeles Chargers season|2017] to 2019, being the smallest NFL stadium over the course of those three seasons. When the Chargers played at the stadium, the facility was known as ROKiT Field at StubHub Center as part of a "multi-year" agreement with ROKiT.

History and facilities

Originally opened as Home Depot Center in 2003, it was renamed StubHub Center on June 1, 2013. It became Dignity Health Sports Park on January 1, 2019, after California-based Dignity Health signed a new naming rights agreement.
The 27,000-seat main stadium was the second American sports arena designed specifically for soccer in the MLS era. When the venue opened in June 2003 as the new home of LA Galaxy, a number of special events took place in celebration. Pelé was in attendance at the opening match along with many dignitaries from the soccer world and other celebrities.
In addition to the soccer stadium, Dignity Health Sports Park features the 2,450-seat VELO Sports Center, an 8,000-seat tennis stadium, and an outdoor track and field facility that has 2,000 permanent seats and is expandable to 20,000.
Soccer stadium building costs within the $150 million complex were around $87 million.

2017 renovations

The Los Angeles Chargers funded a $10 million renovation to the stadium in 2017 to prepare for their temporary tenancy. The capacity was increased by 1,000 seats by adding bleachers to the northern grass berm and in two corner sections. A concession area with food trucks and portable restrooms was added to the north side, while stands in the adjacent tennis stadium were opened for use. The luxury suites and press box were also renovated to add capacity.
Two new radio booths were built outside the south side of the press box, and a large new booth on the north side to serve as a security command post for police and NFL officials was constructed. Two booths were added on each side of the press box for the NFL-mandated 20-yard-line television cameras, and a stairway allowing access to the roof of the main box was built to accommodate the 50-yard-line camera. To accommodate 53-man NFL rosters, four small locker rooms were converted to two larger ones with 60 cubicles in each. Also added were small postgame news conference rooms for each team and rooms for game officials and the chain gang. After the Chargers left for Inglewood, the football facilities were taken over by the Wildcats when the XFL team began operations in 2020.

Soccer

Aside from being home to the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer, it was also home to two defunct clubs, the MLS team Chivas USA as well as Los Angeles Sol of the Women's Professional Soccer. The stadium hosted the 2003 MLS All-Star Game and the MLS Cup in 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2014, and 2024. Four of these finals involve the LA Galaxy as the host, all saw them having a better regular season record against their Eastern Conference opponent; three of which came after the rule change in 2012 MLS rules change which did away with a neutral site for the Final, and instead has the club with the best overall regular-season record hosting the match.
Dignity Health Sports Park was also the site of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final. Both the United States women's national soccer team|women's] and men's national soccer team|men's] national football teams often use the facility for training camps and select home matches.
It also hosted the 2004 NCAA Men's College Cup, with Duke, Indiana, Maryland, and UC Santa Barbara qualifying.
The track and field stadium on the site is the former home to LA Galaxy II of MLS Next Pro, the developmental club to the parent LA Galaxy. Starting in 2024, this team has moved and will be known as Ventura County FC.
On July 30, 2016, it hosted a 2016 International Champions Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Leicester City. Paris Saint-Germain won the match 4–0 to complete a perfect record in the ICC.
On July 24, 2024, it hosted a friendly match between Premier League sides Arsenal and Bournemouth in a 1-1 draw with Arsenal winning the match on penalties.

2003 FIFA Women's World Cup

2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup

2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup

2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup

International women's football matches

DateTournamentWinning teamResultLosing teamAttendance
December 8, 2004International friendly5–015,549
July 24, 2005International friendly3–04,378
October 1, 2006International friendly10–05,479
August 25, 2007International friendly4–07,118
December 13, 2008International friendly1–03,619
September 16, 2012International friendly2–119,851
May 17, 2015International friendly5–127,000
November 13, 2016International friendly5–020,336
August 3, 20172017 Tournament of Nations6–111,948
August 3, 20172017 Tournament of Nations3–023,161
August 31, 2018International friendly3–023,544
February 7, 2020CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship|CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying]1–011,292
February 7, 2020CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying4–011,292
February 9, 2020CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying3–017,489
February 17, 20222022 SheBelieves Cup1–02,078
February 17, 20222022 SheBelieves Cup0–07,333
February 20, 20222022 SheBelieves Cup5–016,587
February 20, 20222022 SheBelieves Cup2–13,577
September 2, 2022International friendly1–0
February 20, 20242024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup5–03,242
February 20, 20242024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup0–02,521
February 23, 20242024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup8–0
February 23, 20242024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup4–08,315
February 26, 20242024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup3–0
February 26, 20242024 CONCACAF W Gold Cup2–0
January 24, 2026International friendly6–019,397

MLS Cup

DateWinning teamResultLosing teamAttendanceRef.
November 23, 2003

Other international matches

Rugby

The stadium hosted the first three editions of the USA Sevens, an annual international rugby sevens competition that is part of the World Rugby Sevens Series. It again hosted the 2020, 2022, and 2023 events.
The stadium has also hosted all rugby union team|United States national team] matches for the Pacific Nations Cup between 2013 and 2014. and the "Quest For Gold" pre-Olympic Rugby Sevens showcase on June 25–26, 2021.
The stadium hosted the Los Angeles Rugby Team of Major League Rugby for the 2024 season.
The stadium is scheduled to host the 2028 Olympic Rugby Sevens tournaments.

USA Eagles Internationals

USA scores displayed first.
DateOpponentsFinal scoreCompetitionAttendanceRef.
June 14, 20139–182013 IRB Pacific Nations Cup6,000
June 14, 201429–372014 IRB Pacific Nations Cup5,100
February 3, 201417–102018 Americas Rugby Championship6,500
August 31, 202428–152024 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup

Champion of Champions Liga MX competition

DateWinning teamResultLosing teamAttendance
July 10, 2016

Other sports

It was also the location for the List of California [state high school football champions|State Championship Bowl Games] for high school football teams in the state of California from 2006 to 2014. The Semper Fidelis All America game was held there on January 5, 2014, featuring an East vs West high school matchup. The first college football game was held at the stadium on January 21, 2012, as the AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, with the National Team beating the American Team 20–14.
The track played host to the 2005 USA [Outdoor Track and Field Championships]. It is also the home of the Adidas Running Club, a member of the USA Elite Running Circuit, and the Adidas Track Classic. Dignity Health Sports Park is also home to EXOS, formerly Athletes' Performance, which trains athletes in a variety of sports.
The Los Angeles Riptide of Major League Lacrosse played their home games at the track and field stadium.
The soccer and tennis stadiums of the Center have also served as the main venues for ESPN's Summer X Games.
From 2010 to 2016, it hosted the Reebok CrossFit Games. Initially only utilizing the tennis stadium, over the years it also expanded to the running field and the soccer stadium.
The facility has also hosted several high-profile professional boxing matches, including Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham, Brandon Ríos vs. Urbano Antillón, Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook and matches featuring other notable fighters. The venue has become iconic among boxing fans for its electric atmosphere.
On August 16, 2013, Resurrection Fighting Alliance held an MMA event titled RFA 9: Curran vs. Munhoz, with the main event crowning a new Bantamweight Champion.

Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers had a three–year tenure at Dignity Health Sports Park from 2017 to 2019, while SoFi Stadium in Inglewood was being built. During the team's three seasons at the stadium, they compiled an even 12–12 record. Chargers fans were outnumbered by opposing teams' supporters, who frequently filled much of the stadium.

San Diego State Aztecs

The stadium served as the temporary home of the San Diego State Aztecs football team from San Diego State University. The 2020 [San Diego State Aztecs football team|2020] and 2021 seasons were played at Dignity Health Sports Park until Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, the replacement for the Aztecs' former home of San Diego Stadium, was completed in time the 2022 season. The final Aztecs game held at the stadium was the 2021 Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game, a 46-13 loss by the Aztecs to the 2021 [Utah State Aggies football team|Utah State Aggies]. During the team's two seasons at the stadium, they compiled a 9-3 record.

2028 Summer Olympics

During the 2028 Summer Olympics, the venue will host archery, rugby, tennis, field hockey, and track cycling and will be known as Carson Stadium.
In 2017, the venue was initially announced as the venue for modern pentathlon as well, but the organizers' July 2024 announcement of revised venue allocations did not indicate any assignment for this sport.

Entertainment

Concerts

The Vans Warped Tour was held annually in the stadium parking lot until the tour's final year in 2018.
It also served as the host facility for the first two seasons of Spike TV's Pros vs Joes reality sports contests.
In 2007, the stadium hosted the bands Héroes del Silencio, on their 2007 Reunion Tour, and Soda Stereo on their Me Verás Volver tour.
In 2023, ENHYPEN played a show at the stadium on October 6.

In film and TV

The facility is frequently used to provide a stadium background in film, television and advertising. The complex was the site of tasks for the third season of the CBS reality competition Tough as Nails. The sports park was the site of the final task and finish line of 33rd season of The Amazing Race.

Transportation

Dignity Health Sports Park is located south of the Avalon Boulevard exit on California State Route 91.
In 2017, the LA Galaxy launched a shuttle bus service operated by Long Beach Transit. With two routes connecting Dignity Health Sports Park with the Harbor Gateway Transit Center and Del Amo station on the Los Angeles Metro Rail's A Line.