When did SoFi Stadium open?
SoFi Stadium opened in September 2020, with its first NFL game on the 13th of September, a 20-17 Rams win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Questions about SoFi Stadium
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who designed SoFi Stadium and what covers the field?
HKS designed SoFi Stadium, including its canopy of 302 ETFE panels stretched across a million square feet. Above the field hangs the Infinity Screen, a double-sided video board built by Samsung that was originally called 'the Oculus.'
Which NFL teams play their home games at SoFi Stadium?
The Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers both play their home games at SoFi Stadium.
How much did SoFi Stadium cost to build?
SoFi Stadium's cost climbed to $5.5 billion after the NFL approved an additional $500 million in loans in May 2020, making it the most expensive stadium ever built.
Why does SoFi Stadium use artificial turf instead of grass?
SoFi Stadium uses artificial turf because a natural grass field wears out too fast under more than one home team's use, so designers chose turf instead of grass.
What future events will SoFi Stadium host?
SoFi Stadium is scheduled to host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Super Bowl LXI on the 14th of February 2027, and the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Summer Olympics.