NBA
Clippers set to revolutionize NBA with new LA stadium as these images show
On October 23, 2024, the Los Angeles franchise will unveil their new stadium in a game against the Phoenix Suns.
An image of the construction process of the Intuit Dome taken in February 2022.
The new arena is located in Inglewood, a city in Los Angeles County, in the U.S. state of California.
The Clippers will, for the first time, have their own space and a place in the city without being overshadowed by their hated rivals.
The estimated cost of its construction has been $1.8 billion (though some sources suggest a higher figure). The work began on September 17, 2021, with AECOM, a multinational American engineering firm, responsible for its construction.
It will have a capacity of 18,000 spectators.
The arena is topped with a steel dome-shaped roof, inspired by the movement of the basketball net when the ball passes through it.
Exterior of the Intuit Dome.
The arena was inaugurated with a performance by Bruno Mars, the American singer, songwriter, music producer, and dancer.
Inauguration ceremony of the Intuit Dome: Gillian Zucker, President of Business Operations for the Los Angeles Clippers; Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers; James T. Butts Jr., Mayor of Inglewood; Sasan Goodarzi, CEO of Intuit; Tyronn Lue, Head Coach of the Los Angeles Clippers; and Lawrence Frank.
Steve Ballmer, owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, acknowledged that the arena will be a technological marvel.
Images of the surroundings of the arena.
A rendering of what the interior of the Intuit Dome will look like.
The stadium will shine thanks to a massive double-sided LED scoreboard.
The stadium will feature "The Wall," a section located right next to the opposing team's bench, consisting of 51 consecutive rows of seats stretching from the court to the ceiling, designed to put more pressure on the rivals.
The arena also includes five basketball courts: the main game court, two training courts, one court for promotional events, and an outdoor court.
In addition, it will feature numerous entertainment spaces for fans inside the arena, an indoor swimming pool, and a massive plaza with bars, restaurants, and more.
Ticket prices to witness the franchise's debut (not courtside) exceed 600 euros.
