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| Former names | The Home Depot Center (2003–2013) |
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| Address | 18400 Avalon Boulevard |
| Location | Carson, California |
| Coordinates | 33°51′52″N 118°15′40″W / 33.86444°N 118.26111°W |
| Owner | AEG |
| Operator | AEG |
| Capacity | 27,000 Current capacity for most games[6] 30,000 Future capacity after expansion[7] |
| Field size | 120 yd. long x 75 yd. wide (109.7 m x 68.6 m) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | February 26, 2002[1] |
| Opened | June 1, 2003[2] |
| Construction cost | US$150 million; soccer stadium-only costs within the complex were around US$87 million |
| Architect | Rossetti Architects |
| Structural engineer | John A. Martin & Associates, Inc.[3] |
| Services engineer | AG Engineering Group, Inc.[4] |
| General contractor | PCL Construction Services, Inc.[5] |
| Tenants | |
| LA Galaxy (MLS) (2003–present) Adidas Running Club (2003–present) Chivas USA (MLS) (2005–2014) Los Angeles Riptide (MLL) (2006–2008) Los Angeles Sol (WPS) (2009) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl (2012–present) LA Galaxy II (USL) (2015–present) Los Angeles Chargers (NFL) (2017–present) | |
The StubHub Center, formerly the Home Depot Center, is a multiple-use sports complex located on the campus of California State University, Dominguez Hills in Carson, California. It is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of Downtown Los Angeles. Its title sponsor is online ticket marketplace StubHub, replacing hardware retailer The Home Depot. The $150 million complex was developed and is operated by the Anschutz Entertainment Group. With a set capacity of 27,000,[8] it is the second-largest soccer-specific stadium in Major League Soccer. Its primary tenant is LA Galaxy. The Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League will use the stadium from 2017 until they move into City of Champions Stadium with the Los Angeles Rams, scheduled for the 2019 NFL season.
History and facilities
For a decade from its opening the complex was called the Home Depot Center. It was renamed StubHub Center on June 1, 2013.[9]
The 27,000 seat main stadium was designed specifically for soccer. The StubHub Center was the second stadium designed specifically for soccer in the MLS era. When the venue opened in June 2003 as the new home of the Galaxy, a number of special events took place in celebration. Pelé was in attendance at the opening match along with many dignitaries from the soccer world and other celebrities.
In addition to the soccer stadium, StubHub Center features a 2,450-seat velodrome, an 8,000-seat tennis stadium and an outdoor track and field facility that has 2,000 permanent seats and is expandable to 20,000.[10] Soccer stadium building costs within the $150 million complex were around $87 million.[11]
Soccer
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (August 2016) |
The StubHub Center is home to the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer (MLS). It was also home to the defunct Los Angeles Sol of Women's Professional Soccer as well as defunct MLS team Chivas USA. It hosted the 2003 MLS All-Star Game and the MLS Cup in 2003, 2004, 2008, 2011, 2012[12] and 2014.
The stadium was the site of the 2003 FIFA Women's World Cup final. Both the United States women's and men's national soccer teams often use the facility for training camps and select home matches.
It also hosted the 2004 NCAA Men's College Cup, with Duke, Indiana, Maryland, and UC Santa Barbara qualifying.
The track and field stadium on the site is also home to the LA Galaxy II of the United Soccer League, farm club to the parent Galaxy.
On July 30, 2016, it hosted a 2016 International Champions Cup match between Paris Saint-Germain and Leicester City. Paris Saint-Germain won the match 4–0 to complete a perfect record in the ICC.
2003 FIFA Women's World Cup
| Date | Time (PDT) | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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| September 21, 2003 | 17.30 |  Australia |
1–2 |  Russia |
Group D | 8,500 |
| 19.15 |  China |
1–1 |  Ghana |
10,027 | ||
| September 25, 2003 | 16.15 | Ghana |
0–3 | Russia |
13,929 | |
| 19.00 | China |
1–1 | Australia |
13,929 | ||
| October 11, 2003 | 15:30 |  United States |
3–1 |  Canada |
Third Place Match | 25,253 |
| October 12, 2003 | 13:00 |  Germany |
2–1(AET) |  Sweden |
Final | 26,137 |
2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup matches
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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| July 7, 2005 |  South Africa |
2-1 |  Mexico |
Group B | 45,311 |
 Guatemala |
3-4 |  Jamaica
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2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup matches
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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| June 7, 2007 | United States |
1-0 | Guatemala |
Group B | 21,334 |
 El Salvador |
2-1 |  Trinidad and Tobago
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| June 9, 2007 | Guatemala |
1-0 | El Salvador |
27,000 | |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
0-2 | United States
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2009 CONCACAF Gold Cup matches
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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| July 3, 2009 | Canada |
1-0 | Jamaica |
Group A | 27.000 |
 Costa Rica |
1-2 | El Salvador
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2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup matches
| Date | Team #1 | Result | Team #2 | Round | Spectators |
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| June 6, 2011 | Jamaica |
4-0 |  Grenada |
Group B | 21,507 |
 Honduras |
0-0 | Guatemala
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MLS All-Star Game
| Date | Team | Result | Team | Spectators |
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| August 2, 2003 | MLS All-Stars
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3–1 | Guadalajara
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27,000 |
MLS Cup
| Date | Team | Result | Team | Spectators |
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| November 23, 2003 | San Jose Earthquakes | 4–2 | Chicago Fire | 27,000 |
| November 14, 2004 | D.C. United | 3–2 | Kansas City Wizards | 25,797 |
| November 23, 2008 | Columbus Crew | 3–1 | New York Red Bulls | 27,000 |
| November 20, 2011 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1–0 | Houston Dynamo | 30,281 |
| December 1, 2012 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 3–1 | Houston Dynamo | 30,510 |
| December 7, 2014 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2–1 (AET) | New England Revolution | 27,000 |
Other sports
The stadium hosted the first three editions (2004–06) of the USA Sevens, an annual international rugby competition that is part of the IRB Sevens World Series. The stadium has also hosted all United States national team matches for the Pacific Nations Cup since 2013.
It also was the location for the State Championship Bowl Games for high school football in the state of California from 2006 to 2014. The Semper Fidelis All America game was held there on January 5, 2014, featuring an East vs West high school matchup. The first college football game was held at the stadium on January 21, 2012 as the AstroTurf NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, with the National Team beating the American Team 20–14.[13]
The track played host to the 2005 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships.[citation needed] It is also the home of the Adidas Running Club, a member of the USA Elite Running Circuit, and the Adidas Track Classic. StubHub Center is also home to Athletes' Performance which trains athletes in a variety of sports.[citation needed]
The Los Angeles Riptide of Major League Lacrosse played their home games at the track and field stadium.[citation needed] The soccer and tennis stadiums of the Center have also served as the main venues for ESPN's Summer X Games.[citation needed]
From 2010 to 2016, it hosted the Reebok CrossFit Games. Initially only utilizing the tennis stadium, over the years it also expanded to the running field and the soccer stadium.[14]
The facility has also served as the venue for high-profile professional boxing, including Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham, Brandon Ríos vs. Urbano Antillón, Shawn Porter vs. Kell Brook and matches featuring other notable fighters.
On August 16, 2013, Resurrection Fighting Alliance held an MMA event RFA 9: Curran vs. Munhoz with the main event crowning a new Bantamweight Champion.[citation needed]
The Los Angeles Chargers will play at the StubHub Center beginning in the 2017 NFL season.[15]
Entertainment
The Vans Warped Tour is held annually in the stadium parking lot. It also served as the host facility for the first two seasons of Spike TV's Pros vs Joes reality sports contests. In 2007 it received the bands Héroes del Silencio, in their Tour 2007,[16] and Soda Stereo in their Me Verás Volver tour 2007.
The facility is often used by film and television productions, along with advertising to provide a 'stadium background'.
References
- ^ "Crew home opener: 24 days and coming – OurSports Central – Independent and Minor League Sports News". OurSports Central. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ Bell, Jack (August 9, 2005). "Life Was a Beach for Chivas Striker". The New York Times.
- ^ "JAMA // Home Depot Center". Johnmartin.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "Project list from both AG Engineering Group, Inc". Agengineeringgroup.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "Construction Services |PCL". Services.pcl.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "StubHub Center". LA Galaxy. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
- ^ http://sports.yahoo.com/m/fc421a52-9f60-368b-9420-07237e839661/los-angeles-chargers%E2%80%99-2017.html
- ^ "StubHub Center". worldofstadiums.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Home Depot Center to be renamed StubHub Center in June". mlssoccer.com. March 4, 2013.
- ^ "The StubHub Center: Soccer Stadium". Retrieved August 1, 2012.
- ^ "Sign-In Form". portlandonline.com. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "StubHub Center selected as MLS Cup 2011 host". MLS Soccer. May 9, 2011. Retrieved May 10, 2011.
- ^ "Astroturf-NFLPA-Collegiate-Bowl-Announced / News". NFLPlayers.com. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
- ^ "Games Tickets in 2015". CrossFit Games. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chargers/2017/01/12/chargers-stubhub-center-los-angeles-relocation-mls-la-galaxy/96479520/
- ^ "Enrique Bunbury". Enrique Bunbury.
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| Preceded by | Home of the Los Angeles Chargers 2017–2018 |
Succeeded by City of Champions Stadium (planned)
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| Preceded by | Home of the Los Angeles Galaxy 2003–present |
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Home of Chivas USA 2005–2014 |
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| Preceded by | Host of the Pan-Pacific Championship 2009–present |
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| Preceded by | Host of the MLS Cup 2003 & 2004 2008 2011 & 2012 2014 |
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| Preceded by | FIFA Women's World Cup Final Venue 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Host of Major League Lacrosse championship weekend 2006 |
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Home of USA Sevens 2004–2006 |
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| Preceded by | Host of the College Cup 2004 |
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