{"id":31542,"date":"2026-01-01T17:56:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T21:56:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/where-does-usc-play-football-trojans-leaving-iconic-la-coliseum-after-105-years-and-the-reason-will-shock-you\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T17:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T21:56:39","slug":"49529-where-does-usc-play-football-trojans-call-la-coliseum-home-since-1923-but-sofi-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/49529-where-does-usc-play-football-trojans-call-la-coliseum-home-since-1923-but-sofi-s\/","title":{"rendered":"Where does USC play football? Trojans leaving iconic LA Coliseum after 105 years, and the reason will shock you"},"content":{"rendered":"

Where does USC play football?<\/b> The Trojans have called the LA Memorial Coliseum<\/b> their home since 1923<\/b>, when they played the first varsity game ever held in the historic stadium. But after more than a century in Exposition Park, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics<\/b> are forcing USC to relocate\u2014likely to SoFi Stadium<\/b> in Inglewood.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd25 Quick Facts<\/h3>\n
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  • USC has played at LA Memorial Coliseum<\/b> since October 6, 1923<\/b>, when the Trojans defeated Pomona College 23-7<\/b><\/li>\n
  • The Coliseum’s capacity for football is 77,500<\/b>, making it a mid-sized Power conference stadium<\/li>\n
  • A $100 million Olympic track<\/b> will be installed for the 2028 Olympics<\/b>, making the field unusable until after USC’s September opener<\/li>\n
  • SoFi Stadium in Inglewood<\/b> is the likely destination for the 2028 football season<\/b>, pending final confirmation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    A Century-Long Legacy at LA’s Iconic Coliseum<\/h2>\n

    The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum<\/b> has been the exclusive home of USC football for over 100 years<\/b>. Built in 1923<\/b> as a memorial to World War I veterans, the stadium was revolutionary for its time. The Trojans’ inaugural game on October 6, 1923<\/b>, drew a crowd of 12,836<\/b> fans watching USC dominate Pomona College.<\/p>\n

    Over those decades, more than 36 million spectators<\/b> have watched the Trojans play at the historic venue in Exposition Park<\/b>, adjacent to USC’s University Park campus. The Coliseum hosted two Super Bowls<\/b> and served as home to the Los Angeles Rams<\/b> from 1946 to 1979<\/b>. The 1963 Billy Graham Crusade<\/b> drew the largest-ever crowd at the stadium: 134,254<\/b> people.<\/p>\n

    Stadium Details and Modern Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Feature<\/td>\nDetails<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Stadium Name<\/td>\nLA Memorial Coliseum \/ United Airlines Field<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Capacity<\/td>\n77,500 for football<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Year Opened<\/td>\n1923<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Location<\/td>\nExposition Park, Los Angeles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Historic Record Crowd<\/td>\n134,254 (1963 Billy Graham Crusade)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

    The field was renamed United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum<\/b> in 2019<\/b>. Before major renovations brought capacity down to today’s 77,500<\/b> seats, the stadium held 93,607<\/b> fans. The Coliseum underwent a $15 million renovation<\/b> before the 1993<\/b> football season.<\/p>\n

    Why the 2028 Olympics Will Force USC to Leave<\/h2>\n

    The 2028 Summer Olympics<\/b> in Los Angeles will use the historic Coliseum as a primary venue for track and field events<\/b>. To prepare, organizers plan to install a $100 million Olympic-standard running track<\/b> directly on the football field. This professional-grade track makes the field unsuitable for football until weeks after installation removal.<\/p>\n

    Since USC must open their 2028 football season in September<\/b>, well before the Coliseum field can be restored, the university has no choice but to relocate for the entire season. A final decision remains pending, but multiple sources indicate SoFi Stadium in Inglewood<\/b> is the most likely destination, with UCLA<\/b> possibly joining USC at the facility depending on their own scheduling needs.<\/p>\n

    SoFi Stadium: The Likely New Home for 2028<\/h2>\n

    SoFi Stadium<\/b>, located in Inglewood<\/b>, is the modern 70,240-capacity<\/b> home of the Los Angeles Rams<\/b> and Los Angeles Chargers<\/b>. The venue, which opened in 2020<\/b>, represents a dramatic shift from the century-old Coliseum. Unlike the historic and intimate atmosphere of the Coliseum<\/b>, SoFi<\/b> features state-of-the-art climate control<\/b>, cutting-edge video screens, and premium amenities.<\/p>\n

    The 2028 Olympics<\/b> will use SoFi Stadium<\/b> for the opening ceremonies<\/b>, which co-hosts with the Coliseum on July 14, 2028<\/b>. After the Olympics conclude, the Coliseum’s field should be fully restored, allowing USC to return for the 2029 season<\/b> and beyond.<\/p>\n

    What Does This Mean for Trojan Football Fans?<\/h2>\n

    For fans accustomed to the Coliseum’s historic charm<\/b> and proximity to campus<\/b>, a potential 2028 move to SoFi<\/b> represents a significant change. SoFi Stadium<\/b> is located in Inglewood<\/b>, roughly 20 miles west<\/b> of USC’s University Park campus, compared to the Coliseum’s adjacent location.<\/p>\n

    The upside is access to modern facilities with climate-controlled comfort<\/b>, premium sound systems, and enhanced amenities. However, the Coliseum’s historic legacy<\/b> and unmatched capacity for memorable moments cannot be replaced. No final decision has been officially announced<\/b>, and it’s theoretically possible the field could be ready later into the 2028 season<\/b>, allowing the Trojans to play part of their schedule at their traditional home.<\/p>\n

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    Watch: Inside the Stadium Transformation<\/h3>\n