When did the Crypto.com Arena officially open?
The venue officially opened on the 17th of October 1999. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band performed as the inaugural act when the doors first opened to the public.
Questions about Crypto.com Arena
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How much did Crypto.com pay for the naming rights to the arena?
Crypto.com paid $700 million over two decades to secure the naming rights in November 2021. This contract became the most valuable naming rights deal in all of sports history compared to previous agreements.
What is the seating capacity of the Crypto.com Arena for basketball games?
The arena seats up to 19,067 people for basketball games and around 20,000 for concerts or other sporting events. Two-thirds of the seating area including 2,500 club seats are located in the lower bowl while 160 luxury suites span three levels between the upper and lower sections.
Who scored a career-high 81 points at the Crypto.com Arena?
Kobe Bryant scored a career-high 81 points against the Toronto Raptors inside the arena on the 22nd of January 2006. This performance marked the second-highest single-game total in NBA history.
When was the name change from Staples Center to Crypto.com Arena effective?
The name change took effect on the 25th of December 2021 coinciding with a nationally televised Christmas Day game featuring the Lakers. The venue had been named Staples Center after the office-supply company secured naming rights when it opened in 1999.