Official Kia Forum Parking Lots
Venue-operated lots and structures with guaranteed availability when you pre-purchase.
Lot A - Main Entrance Lot
OfficialClosest official lot to the main entrance on Manchester Blvd. Pre-purchase required for major tours - these spots sell out days in advance. Worth the premium if you want the shortest walk post-show.
Lot B - Manchester Blvd East
OfficialStandard general parking. Opens 2.5 hours before showtime. This is the default lot if you buy through the Kia Forum website without specifying an upgrade. Lines clear faster than Lot A after the show.
Lot C - Prairie Ave Side
OfficialSouth side of the venue near Prairie Ave. Good choice if you are coming from the 105 freeway - the entrance is easier from that direction. Usually has availability even when other lots are nearly full.
Nearby Private Lots
Third-party lots and street parking that often run cheaper than venue prices.
Manchester Blvd Private Lots
PrivateMultiple independently operated lots line Manchester Blvd east of the venue. Prices posted at the gate - usually $5-$15 cheaper than official parking. Book through SpotHero or ParkWhiz a few days out to lock in the lowest rates.
Hardy Ave Street Lots
PrivateThe farthest walk from the venue but consistently the cheapest option with a car. Residential streets east of Prairie Ave also have metered parking that is free after 8pm - check signs before you leave the car.
Prairie Ave Private Lots
PrivateSouth of the venue along Prairie Ave. More convenient than Hardy Ave at a modest price premium. Good exit route if you plan to head south to the 105.
How to Park Smarter at Kia Forum
Pre-Purchase to Lock in Your Spot
Kia Forum official lots and most private lots offer pre-purchase. Rates are typically $5-$10 cheaper than day-of gate prices, and you avoid the queue at the attendant booth. For any sold-out or near-sold-out show, pre-purchase is the only reliable way to guarantee a space within walking distance.
Arrive 75-90 Minutes Early
For major concert tours, lots along Manchester Blvd fill before doors even open. The venue draws 17,500 people and the surrounding streets funnel them all from the same few directions. Getting there 90 minutes ahead puts you in and parked before the congestion builds.
Pick Your Exit Route Before You Park
If you park on the Manchester Blvd side and plan to take the 405 or 110 north, you will sit in the same exit bottleneck as everyone else. Lots on the Prairie Ave side give you a cleaner shot south to the 105. Think about where you are going before you choose a lot.
Lot C is the Hidden Move for 105 Commuters
Lot C off Prairie Ave is the least-known official lot, typically $30, and it empties faster than Lot A or B after the show. If you are heading south or east, this is the cleanest exit. It is an 8-minute walk but the parking savings and exit time savings add up.
Rideshare Drop-Offs Get Congested
Rideshare vehicles queue up on Prairie Ave near the south entrance for drop-off and pickup. If you are getting picked up post-show, walk two blocks south of the main entrance before requesting a ride - wait times and surge pricing drop noticeably once you are off the main drag.
Skip the Parking Hassle
Metro K Line
The Metro K Line (Crenshaw/LAX Line) stops at Downtown Inglewood station, a 10-minute walk from the Kia Forum main entrance. On major event nights, the K Line runs more frequently and service often extends later into the evening. Round-trip fare is under $4. On sold-out nights, the train beats driving by 20-30 minutes - you bypass the post-show parking crawl entirely. Take the K Line from the Expo/Crenshaw connection or any station south toward Westchester.
Rideshare Tips
Kia Forum rideshare pickup and drop-off zones are designated on Prairie Ave, on the south side of the venue. Drop-off is usually smooth - drivers can pull up close. For pickup after the show, surge pricing spikes for the first 20-30 minutes as 17,500 people flood the street simultaneously. Walk south two blocks from the Prairie Ave entrance and request your ride from there. Prices drop noticeably and drivers can reach you without sitting in the post-show queue.