AEG has selected PCL Construction as general contractor for the capital improvements and property-wide upgrades to the iconic Crypto.com Arena and L.A. LIVE’s Xbox Plaza, located in California. The renovations will reimagine nearly all aspects of the venue, entry and plaza.
In 1998, PCL constructed the 960,000-square-foot arena, previously known as STAPLES Center. Now, more than two decades later, AEG will partner with PCL once again to complete extensive renovations to every level of the venue — marking a new chapter in the arena’s legendary history.
The extensive renovations to Crypto.com Arena will include:
- Reimagined City View Terrace with flexible indoor-outdoor dining and entertainment experiences where fans can eat, drink and socialize, while overlooking the expansive downtown Los Angeles skyline to the north and the arena bowl to the south
- Development of Crypto.com Arena’s first-ever multi-level Tunnel Club that will feature new hospitality spaces and an exclusive event-level viewing experience that offers select season ticket members and other VIP guests a personal backstage window to watch players and performers as they enter and exit their locker rooms
- Expanded and reimagined Chairman’s Club that will offer select season ticket members and VIP guests with new benefits and experiences at Crypto.com Arena before, during and after events
- Creation of the arena’s first-ever Main Concourse suites that will provide guests with premium seating’s closest view of the action on the court, ice or stage
- Installation of two new LED screens and ribbon boards visible to the upper- and lower-bowl seating areas
- Redesigned and upgraded Impact Sports Bar & Grill on the Main Concourse that will include new food and beverage menus
- Improvements to the Main Concourse marked by a new arrival experience, as well as upgrades to the Upper-Level Concourse including new food offerings, among other fan amenities
- Redesign of the dining areas in the Yaamava’ and Lexus clubs, as well as other hospitality spaces
- Refresh of the arena’s Premium and Suite Level entrances, concourses throughout the venue, as well as the locker rooms of the Kings, Lakers and Sparks
In addition to the sweeping renovations at Crypto.com Arena, the project will expand L.A. LIVE’s Xbox Plaza, seamlessly connecting the city’s premier outdoor gathering space with the iconic arena. The renovation will also include two new electronic outdoor marquees featuring the latest in LED and video technology.
Construction will continue through 2024, but the arena will remain open during all phases of the renovation.
To view project upgrade plans, visit: https://www.pcl.com/content/dam/videos/Crypto.com%20Arena%20Upgrade%20Video.mp4
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