SoFi Stadium opened on September 8, 2020 in Inglewood, California, as the most expensive stadium ever built at an estimated $5–6 billion. Designed by HKS, Inc., the 3.1-million-square-foot venue is the first indoor-outdoor NFL stadium, featuring a translucent ETFE canopy that allows natural light while shielding fans from the elements — a design that proved equally transformative for live music.
Since opening, SoFi Stadium has become one of the premier concert destinations in the world. Billboard Magazine ranked it the No. 1 stadium globally for touring in 2023, when it hosted 19 concerts and drew over one million fans. With a standard capacity of 70,240 expandable to over 100,000 for major events, the venue has attracted the biggest names in music and set records that rival any arena on earth.
Stats at a Glance
- Location: Inglewood, California
- Type: Indoor-outdoor stadium (ETFE translucent canopy)
- Opened: September 8, 2020
- Standard Capacity: 70,240
- Expanded Capacity: 100,000+
- Construction Cost: Approximately $5–6 billion
- Famous For: Ranked No. 1 stadium in the world for touring (Billboard, 2023); hosted Taylor Swift’s six-night Eras Tour run and Ed Sheeran’s record single-show attendance of 81,384
A Venue Built for the Spectacle
SoFi Stadium’s indoor-outdoor design — with its vast translucent roof and open sides — creates an atmosphere unlike any traditional enclosed arena or open-air amphitheater. The ETFE canopy allows natural Southern California light to pour in during day shows while keeping sound contained, giving performers and fans the best of both worlds. The stadium sits within Hollywood Park, a sprawling entertainment district that includes the adjacent YouTube Theater, making it a destination unto itself before the first note is played.
The venue’s sheer scale allows for production setups that few stages in the world can match. Artists routinely deploy elaborate runway stages, massive video installations, and multi-stage rigs across the floor — possibilities unlocked by the stadium’s flexible configuration and its ability to expand seating well beyond the standard 70,240.
A Record-Breaking Concert Legacy
In August 2023, Taylor Swift performed six consecutive sold-out nights during The Eras Tour, drawing roughly 420,000 attendees across the run — the most dates Swift played at any single stop on her U.S. leg. That same year, Ed Sheeran set the single-show attendance record at 81,384 fans. BTS had already demonstrated the venue’s global pull when their Permission to Dance on Stage concerts grossed over $33 million across four shows in late 2021.
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour in April–May 2025 generated more than $55 million across her SoFi shows, setting a new record for the highest-grossing female boxscore at the venue. From The Weeknd and Metallica to The Rolling Stones, SoFi Stadium has cemented its status as the defining large-scale live music destination of its era on the West Coast.
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SoFi Stadium FAQs
When did SoFi Stadium open?
SoFi Stadium opened on September 8, 2020 in Inglewood, California. Its first public events were NFL games for the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers.
What is the concert capacity of SoFi Stadium?
The standard capacity is 70,240 seats, but the venue can expand to over 100,000 for major events such as the Super Bowl or large-scale concerts with floor standing areas.
What makes SoFi Stadium unique as a concert venue?
SoFi Stadium is the first indoor-outdoor NFL stadium, with a translucent ETFE roof that lets in natural light while keeping fans sheltered. This design, combined with its massive capacity and Hollywood Park surroundings, earned it Billboard’s No. 1 ranking for global touring in 2023.
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