Los Angeles is one of the most iconic World Cup 2026 host cities — hosting 6 matches at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood including the USA’s opening match against Paraguay. Here is everything you need to know to plan your perfect World Cup 2026 trip to Los Angeles.
LA World Cup 2026 Matches at SoFi Stadium
- June 12 — USA vs Paraguay (Group D) — 9:00 PM ET
- June 13 — Brazil vs Morocco (Group C) — 3:00 PM ET
- June 15 — Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (Group H) — 6:00 PM ET
- June 19 — USA vs Australia (Group D) — 3:00 PM ET
- June 21 — Spain vs Saudi Arabia (Group H) — 12:00 PM ET
- June 21 — Iran vs New Zealand (Group G) — 9:00 PM ET
Best Hotels Near SoFi Stadium
Booking a hotel near SoFi Stadium is the single most important thing to do for World Cup 2026 in LA. Hotels in Inglewood and the LAX area fill up first:
- Hilton Garden Inn Inglewood — Closest hotel, 3 min to SoFi Stadium — Book on Expedia
- InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown — Luxury option, 8 min to SoFi — Book on Expedia
- Courtyard LAX/Hawthorne — Best value, 12 min to SoFi — Book on Expedia
See our full hotel guide for SoFi Stadium →
Getting to SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium is just 3.5 miles from LAX Airport — one of the closest airport-to-stadium distances in the tournament. Options include:
- Pre-book your LAX airport transfer on Klook
- LA Metro C Line (Green Line) to Inglewood Station
- Rideshare — expect surge pricing on match days
See our full transport guide from LAX to SoFi →
Things to Do in Los Angeles
Make the most of your World Cup trip to LA:
- Universal Studios Hollywood — Book tickets on Klook
- Hollywood Celebrity Homes Tour — Book on Klook
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour — Book on Klook
- Santa Monica Beach and Pier
- Venice Beach Boardwalk
- Griffith Observatory
See our full LA activities guide →
LA World Cup Tips
- Book hotels now — LA is the most expensive city in the tournament. Prices rise daily.
- Plan transport in advance — LA traffic on match days is extreme. Pre-book transfers.
- Arrive early — Plan 2+ hours before kickoff for USA matches.
- Explore beyond Inglewood — Hollywood, Santa Monica and Venice Beach are all within 30-45 minutes.
Ready to book? Search all LA hotels on Expedia and book activities and transfers on Klook.