NBA Playoffs 2026 Parking
Intuit Dome Guide

Closest structure to the main north entrance. Fills first for playoff games — often within hours of the parking going on sale. Best for fans who want the shortest walk and are willing to pay the premium rate. Exits onto Century Blvd; head east for the 405, west for neighborhoods.

General structure on the west side of Century Blvd. Slightly longer walk than Structure 1 but typically $10 less. Opens 2 to 3 hours before tip-off for playoff games. Exits toward the 405 via Century Blvd. Good balance of price and walk time.

Southernmost official structure on the Prairie Ave side. Longest walk to the main entrance but clears fastest after games for fans heading to the 105. Good option if you are coming from the south or want a clean post-game exit. Shows real-time availability in the Intuit Dome app.

1. 1.Take the free People Mover to Aviation/LAX station
2. 2.Board the Metro K Line toward Downtown LA
3. 3.Exit at Downtown Inglewood station
4. 4.Walk 10 minutes to Intuit Dome main entrance
5. 5.Total time: approximately 30 to 40 minutes

1. 1.Board the K Line at 7th St/Metro Center
2. 2.Ride south toward Westchester/LAX direction
3. 3.Exit at Downtown Inglewood station
4. 4.Walk 10 minutes to Intuit Dome main entrance
5. 5.Total time: approximately 25 to 35 minutes

1. 1.Walk to the nearest Metro K Line station
2. 2.Board the K Line toward Downtown Inglewood
3. 3.Exit at Downtown Inglewood station
4. 4.Walk 10 minutes to Intuit Dome main entrance
5. 5.Westchester/Veterans station serves SoFi/YouTube Theater area

Playoff parking at Intuit Dome costs $40 to $60 per structure, compared to $30 to $50 for regular season Clippers games. Structure 1 (closest to the north entrance) runs $50 to $60 for high-demand playoff games. Structure 2 runs $40 to $50. Structure 3 on Prairie Ave runs $40. All parking must be pre-purchased through the Intuit Dome app — no cash or walk-up purchases at the structures for playoff games.

Playoff parking at Intuit Dome goes on sale at the same time as individual game tickets — approximately 48 to 72 hours before each home game tip-off, once the series matchup and home game schedule are confirmed. Season ticket holders receive first access to parking, followed by a public on-sale. For games against marquee opponents, Structure 1 and Structure 2 sell out within hours of the parking going on sale. Open the Intuit Dome app the moment you purchase your tickets and buy parking immediately in the same session.

Yes. Pre-purchase is required for all 2026 NBA Playoffs games at Intuit Dome. The structures do not accept walk-up cash parking for sold-out playoff games. Purchase through the official Intuit Dome app. If the structures are sold out, the Metro K Line to Downtown Inglewood station (a 10-minute walk from the arena) is the recommended alternative. Private lots on Century Blvd operated through SpotHero or ParkWhiz may have limited availability as a backup.

Structure 1 on Century Blvd North is the closest to the Intuit Dome main entrance — a 2 to 3 minute walk. It is the premium structure and fills first for playoff games; buy immediately when tickets go on sale. Structure 2 on Century Blvd West is a 5 to 6 minute walk and typically $10 less than Structure 1. Structure 3 off Prairie Ave on the south side is the farthest walk (7 to 8 minutes) but clears fastest after the game if you are heading to the 105 freeway. Any structure is a reasonable choice — the difference is primarily walk time and exit route.

For the 2026 NBA Playoffs, the Metro K Line is the strongest recommendation for fans who can access it. The Downtown Inglewood station is a 10-minute walk from the Intuit Dome main entrance. From downtown LA (7th St/Metro Center), the ride takes 25 to 35 minutes. From LAX, take the free People Mover to Aviation/LAX, then the K Line to Downtown Inglewood — approximately 30 to 40 minutes total. Fare is $1.75 one-way. By car, Century Blvd backs up heavily on playoff nights, and parking goes on sale 48 to 72 hours before each game — often selling out within hours for marquee matchups. If you miss the parking pre-purchase window, Metro becomes your primary option.

Arrive at least 75 to 90 minutes before tip-off for 2026 NBA Playoffs games at Intuit Dome. Century Blvd backs up significantly on high-demand nights, and parking structures fill faster than during the regular season even when pre-purchased. On nights with a marquee opponent or a potential series-clinching game, budget 90 minutes or more. If taking the Metro K Line, budget extra time as the Downtown Inglewood platform is busier on playoff nights.

Yes. Intuit Dome has ADA accessible parking spaces in all three official structures. Accessible spaces are located on the entry level of each structure and are reserved for vehicles displaying valid accessible placards or plates. Pre-purchase accessible parking through the Intuit Dome app and look for the accessible section at checkout. Structure 1 accessible spaces are the closest to the arena's north entrance. Contact Intuit Dome directly if you have specific accessibility questions before your playoff game.

If official Intuit Dome structures are sold out, the Metro K Line to Downtown Inglewood station is the most reliable alternative — a 10-minute walk from the main entrance. Private surface lots on Century Blvd west of the arena (pre-book through SpotHero or ParkWhiz) may have limited walk-up availability. Free street parking on residential streets east of Prairie Ave exists but adds a 15 to 20 minute walk. Rideshare is an option but expect surge pricing immediately post-game — walk one to two blocks from the main entrance before requesting your ride.

From LAX, the Metro K Line is the most reliable option for playoff nights. Take the free LAX People Mover to the Aviation/LAX station, then board the K Line toward Downtown LA. Exit at Downtown Inglewood — a 10-minute walk from the Intuit Dome main entrance. Total trip is approximately 30 to 40 minutes and costs $1.75. By rideshare, the trip is 8 to 15 minutes depending on traffic. By car from the 405, take Century Blvd east toward the arena.

Exit speed depends on which structure you use. Structure 3 on Prairie Ave exits cleanest for southbound drivers — you avoid the Century Blvd queue by heading south on Prairie Ave to the 105. Structure 1 and Structure 2 exit onto Century Blvd, which backs up heavily after playoff games. For the fastest exit, leave your seat a minute or two before the final buzzer and head directly to your car. If time is not a constraint, staying in your seat for 15 to 20 minutes after the game clears a significant portion of the Century Blvd congestion.