LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 7, 2026--

Heading into its 27 th year, Crypto.com Arena, one of the world’s busiest and most recognizable sports and live entertainment venues, has set the stage for an unforgettable season of celebrations.

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CRYPTO.COM ARENA DIVES INTO THE 2026-2027 SEASON WITH NEW PARTNERS, HISTORIC NBA & NHL GAMES, ELEVATED FOOD & BEVERAGE OFFERINGS AND EXCITING CONCERTS & EVENTS

From highly anticipated NBA and NHL matchups and in-demand concert tours to action-packed events fit for the entire family, Crypto.com Arena has it all.

“We have an exciting schedule of NBA and NHL games and I’m proud of the diverse line-up of concerts, family shows and other sporting events we’re hosting at Crypto.com Arena for the 2026-2027 season,” said Katie Pandolfo, General Manager, Crypto.com Arena. “It’s unbelievable that we get to do this and bring these incredible live events to hundreds of thousands of fans each year.”

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

Earlier this fall, WNBA and LA Sparks icon Lisa Leslie was honored as the 16 th person and first LA Sparks player to receive a statue in the arena’s coveted Star Plaza.

Coming off the heels of that legendary moment, the Los Angeles Kings will retire Anze Kopitar’s No. 11 jersey and unveil a bronze statue of the franchise’s all-time leading scorer on Feb. 24, 2027, ahead of the LA Kings home game against the Montreal Canadiens.

To celebrate the 60 th anniversary of the LA Kings, the team debuted a permanent LA Kings Hall of Fame installation on opening day that recognizes the individual legacies and contributions of notable players, staff and broadcasters from throughout LA Kings history. The LA Kings Hall of Fame is located next to the Team LA Store on the main concourse and is accessible to all guests. It includes photo ops, a rotating roster of memorabilia and artifacts in partnership with HeritageWerks Inc. and the Hockey Hall of Fame. Download high-resolution photos of the LA Kings Hall of Fame and opening home game here.

In April 2027, the Los Angeles Lakers will reveal a statue of former coach Phil Jackson, who led the Lakers to five championships and seven NBA finals, ahead of the Lakers’ April 9 th home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The latest statues join fellow sports and broadcast legends in Star Plaza including Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Wayne Gretzky, Jerry West, Luc Robitaille, Elgin Baylor, Dustin Brown, Shaquille O’Neal, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe & Gigi Bryant, Pat Riley, Oscar De La Hoya, Bob Miller and Chick Hearn.

2026-2027 HIGHLIGHTS

In addition to all the exciting NBA and NHL action this season, Crypto.com Arena is hosting a diverse line-up of concerts, the 69 th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 7, 2027 and plenty of live events for the entire family including the return of Disney on Ice Presents Jump In! Dec. 17-20, 2026, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Unleash the Beast Tour Feb. 26-27, 2027 and an all-new Hot Wheels Stunt Show June 26-27, 2027.

Crypto.com Arena stands as a multi-cultural entertainment hub that represents the diversity of the communities it serves, welcoming artists of all genres including Latin music, Asian Pop, rock, Punjabi rap, alt-country and Hip-Hop.

Some of Los Angeles’ brightest stars will also headline hometown shows at Crypto.com Arena this season. Katseye, which is based in Los Angeles, played its very first show during KCON at Crypto.com Arena in 2024 and will return to headline two evenings in November. Los Angeles alternative rock band Weezer and veteran Southern California rapper YG will also perform later this month.

• Jungle on Oct. 10
• Kacey Musgraves on Oct. 18-19
• Weezer on Oct. 24
• YG on Oct. 28
• XG on Nov. 5
• Karan Aujla on Nov. 9
• Katseye on Nov. 21-22
• Brent Faiyaz on Dec. 11
• Hans Zimmer on April 1, 2027
• Yuri & Lucero on April 17, 2027

LOOKING AHEAD: GLOBAL SPOTLIGHT

In the coming years, Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater and the L.A. LIVE campus are set to host some of the biggest sports and entertainment events.

Crypto.com Arena will host:

• 2027 GRAMMY Awards (24th time) Feb. 7, 2027
• NCAA Men’s West Regionals March 25 & 27, 2027
• Men’s and women’s gymnastics competitions and final stage boxing for the 2028 Olympic Games and wheelchair basketball for the 2028 Paralympic Games.

Peacock Theater will host:

• Men’s and women’s boxing, and weightlifting competitions for the 2028 Olympic Games and Goalball and Para Powerlifting for the 2028 Paralympic Games.

L.A. LIVE campus will host programming to support:

• 2027 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Regionals;
• 2027 Super Bowl

PREMIUM EXPERIENCE ENHANCEMENTS

Crypto.com Arena continues to expand its premium offerings this season with new membership options, enhanced hospitality opportunities and additional ways for guests to personalize their event-day experience.

New Select and Select Plus Memberships: Crypto.com Arena is expanding its premium seating offerings with two new club seat membership options featuring Los Angeles Lakers, LA Kings and Los Angeles Sparks games. Select Plus brings together some of the season’s most sought-after matchups, while Select offers an accessible entry point into premium seating and hospitality.

Private Hospitality on Game Days: Premium guests can reserve the Patio and The Point at The Legacy Club for private events on game days, creating dedicated spaces for client entertainment, company gatherings and special celebrations alongside the action at Crypto.com Arena.

Personalized Suite Experiences: Guests can customize their suite experience for the night, from showcasing their company’s brand to celebrating birthdays and other milestones. These options give businesses and fans more ways to make an event their own.

Enhanced Suite Service with Listo: Crypto.com Arena is introducing Listo across all suites to streamline guest requests for food and beverage, Guest Services, Security and Housekeeping. The digital service platform connects requests directly with the appropriate teams, providing more responsive and coordinated service throughout the event.

Stay Connected with chargeFUZE: Premium guests can keep their mobile devices charged throughout events free of charge with chargeFUZE portable charging options available in every suite, as well as stations in all clubs and near premium concession areas for club seat holders.

Member Dining Benefits: Premium members will have access to food and beverage discounts through the app, adding another benefit to their event-day experience.

For more information on Premium seating, memberships and hospitality experiences at Crypto.com Arena, visit: https://www.cryptoarenasuites.com/ownership/.

PARTNERSHIP UPDATES + ENHANCEMENTS

Crypto.com Arena is proud to welcome fans and its valued new and longtime partners to the arena for the 2026-2027 season, with new partnerships, fan activations and enhancements throughout the venue.

• Anheuser-Busch
  Official Beer Sponsor and Founding Partner
  Anheuser-Busch marks its 27th year as a partner of Crypto.com Arena this season, continuing a relationship that dates back to the arena’s opening.
• Delta Air Lines
  Official and Exclusive Global Commercial and Private Jet Carrier of L.A. LIVE, Crypto.comArena and the LA Kings
  Delta Air Lines will expand its presence at Crypto.com Arena this season. Additional details surrounding SkyMiles integrations and fan benefits will be announced at a later date.
• Mercury Insurance
  Founding Partner of Crypto.com Arena and Official Jersey Partner of the LA Kings
  Building on its longstanding relationship with the LA Kings, Mercury Insurance has expanded its partnership to become a Founding Partner of Crypto.com Arena. Now in its 18th year as an LA Kings partner, Mercury will continue sponsoring fan favorites like the Mercury Dance Cam and Pro Tip Trivia.
• Peacock
  Founding Partner
  Building on its longstanding relationship with L.A. LIVE, Peacock has expanded its partnership as a new Founding Partner of Crypto.com Arena for the 2026/2027 season.
• Twilio
  Founding Partner and Official Fan Engagement Partner of Crypto.com Arena, and Official Fan Engagement Partner of the LA Kings and AXS
  Twilio will bring its customer engagement technology to life with a new permanent immersive experience opening on the Main Concourse of the arena in early November. At the 26-foot-wide “Switchboard,” fans can pick up one of six phones in a dedicated space and embark on an interactive hotline adventure. These include testing their LA Kings knowledge, sending a message to their future selves, exploring Old Hollywood, getting a real-time glimpse of what’s happening in space, or stepping into a superhero storyline. Each hotline uses Twilio’s conversational layer to create a delightful and personalized experience, while a standalone red phone booth offers an additional photo opportunity.

NEXT-LEVEL FOOD & BEVERAGE

Levy Sports and Entertainment, the arena’s hospitality partner, continues to elevate the fan experience with a wide range of food and beverage offerings throughout Crypto.com Arena this season, including returning favorites and distinctive culinary and beverage offerings from arena partners.

• New Concessions Menu Items: Fans can enjoy several new menu offerings throughout Crypto.com Arena this season, including the LA Mac & Philly Chicken Cheesesteak at Deli Dash in Section 115, featuring chipotle-braised chicken, white cheddar mac and cheese, peppers and crispy onions; and the Bacon Chimichurri Sandwich, featuring oven-roasted turkey, bacon, tomato, arugula and chimichurri on a ciabatta roll, also available at Deli Dash in Section 115. Additional new offerings include the Teriyaki Bowl and Pork Belly Bowl available at Golden Road Brew House on the Main Concourse.
• Premium Level Concessions: Premium Level guests will also find new offerings including an in-seat Taco Trio featuring pork belly, carne asada and chicken tacos with slaw, pickled onions, crema and cotija; and an in-house Smoked Turkey Leg glazed with BBQ sauce and served with jalapeño-apricot chutney, available at Spotlight and Skyline.
• New Suite Offerings: A premium cocktail cart serving specialty Pernod Ricard cocktails for suites to rent during games and events and will be available on the suite levels concourses.
  • Desert to the Sea Package: Doritos Cool Ranch, Citrus Corn Nuts, Fresh Popped Pop Corn; Farmer’s Market Salad with marinated white beans, tomato, red onion, cucumber, charred radicchio sour slaw, preserved lemon vinaigrette; Mole Verde Chicken Sandwich with Telera bread, baby gem lettuce, pickled red onion and avocado; L.A. Izakaya Borad with grilled green beans and sesame salad, blistered shishito peppers, vegetable gyoza with sweet soy glaze, Karaage chicken bites, pickled seasonal vegetables; Lechon Kawali with steamed rice, green papaya slaw and Toyomansi sauce.
  • The Pacific Fresh Sushi & Sashimi Platter: Tuna, Yellowtail and Snapper Sashimi, Cali & Veggie Rolls.
  • Churro Bites: Mini churros with dulce de leche and cinnamon whipped cream.
  • Smash Kitchen ketchup, mustard and other condiments.
• Frito-Lay – Doritos After Dark™
  Official Ready-to-Eat Packaged Salty Snack Foods Partner of Crypto.com Arena
  Doritos® After Dark returns this season with its bold take on arena dining, including returning favorites like Doritos® Spicy Sweet Chili® Chicken Bites and Doritos® Nacho Cheese® Messy Taquitos. The Doritos After Dark menu will also feature a BBQ Brisket Walking Taco, loaded with brisket, Smokey BBQ sauce, gooey nacho cheese, sliced dill pickles and sweet onions. Fans can also enjoy Doritos® Loaded, a build-your-own concept that allows guests to choose their favorite Doritos® chip flavor and load it up with toppings including Chicken Bacon Cool Ranch®, Flamin’ Hot® Carne Asada or Texas-Style Brisket BBQ.
• Pernod Ricard
  Official Spirits, Wine and Champagne Provider of Crypto.comArena
  Pernod Ricard will offer a lineup of returning specialty cocktails throughout the 2026-2027 season, including the CodiGoal Margarita, available during LA Kings games, and the CodiGold Margarita, available during Los Angeles Lakers games, both crafted with Código 1530 Blanco Tequila, margarita mix and a salt rim. Available at all events, After Glow combines Absolut® Tabasco™ and lemonade with a lemon garnish, while Golden Hour, Crypto.com Arena’s signature cocktail, returns with Absolut Vodka, pineapple juice, mango juice and grenadine, finished with a pineapple chip. Additional beverage offerings include the Waterberry Slushie, made with Código 1530 Blanco Tequila and watermelon and strawberry margarita mix.
• Smash Kitchen
  Official Partner ofCrypto.comArena and the LA Kings
  Smash Kitchen’s ketchup, mustard and condiments will continue to be available in premium areas throughout Crypto.com Arena, including suites, the Delta SKY360° Club and Tunnel Suites.

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