Galen Center
Galen Center is a basketball arena in Los Angeles, California, home of the USC Trojans (Big Ten, NCAA Division I). It opened in 2006, making it 20 years old in 2026 and seats 10,258 for basketball. It ranks 15th of 18 in the Big Ten by capacity.
Its record crowd is 10,258 vs. Arizona (2008).
Arena facts
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Home of
- USC Trojans
- School
- University of Southern California
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Opened
- 2006
- Capacity
- 10,258
- Record crowd
- 10,258 vs. Arizona (2008)
- Also home to
- USC women's basketball
USC volleyball - Size rank in D-I
- 84th of 360
Famous games at Galen Center
- Nov. 16, 2006: The first men's game in the new arena goes to South Carolina, which beats USC 80-74 in overtime.
- Jan. 12, 2007: No. 4 UCLA edges USC 65-64 in the Galen Center's first men's sellout, before 9,682 fans.
- Jan. 31, 2008: Arizona beats USC before 10,258 fans, still the arena's record basketball crowd.
- Oct. 14, 2016: The Los Angeles Sparks host the Minnesota Lynx at the Galen Center in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.
Game night
Getting there. Jefferson/USC station is the nearby rail stop.
Parking. A 1,200-space garage between the USC Hotel and the arena is reached from Flower Street, with a second structure at Figueroa Street and Exposition Boulevard.
Seating & views at Galen Center
The Galen Center opened in October 2006 on the USC campus and seats 10,258 for basketball, which is also its record crowd, set against Arizona in January 2008. The building has 22 private suites, and roughly a third of the seats are sold with personal seat licenses, so many of the best sideline seats are held by donors and season-ticket holders. Check USC's seating chart for current student-section placement.
Parking & tailgating at Galen Center
Parking is right next to the arena. A 1,200-space parking structure sits between the USC Hotel and the Galen Center, entered from Flower Street, and a second structure stands at the southeast corner of Figueroa Street and Exposition Boulevard. Metro's Jefferson/USC station is the nearest rail stop, so taking the train is a good way to skip post-game traffic. Check USC Athletics' game-day page for current parking procedures before you go.
Plan your trip to Galen Center
Arenas near Galen Center10
- 1NBACrypto.com Arena — Los Angeles Lakers same city
- 2D-IPauley Pavilion — UCLA Bruins same city
- 3D-IGersten Pavilion — Loyola Marymount Lions same city
- 4NBAIntuit Dome — Los Angeles Clippers 8 mi
- 5D-ILBS Financial Credit Union Pyramid — Long Beach State Beach 18 mi
- 6D-IPremier America Credit Union Arena — CSUN Matadors 20 mi
- 7D-ITitan Gym — Cal State Fullerton Titans 23 mi
- 8D-IFirestone Fieldhouse — Pepperdine Waves 29 mi
- 9D-IBren Events Center — UC Irvine Anteaters 37 mi
- 10D-IFowler Events Center — California Baptist Lancers 51 mi
Questions about Galen Center
Where do the USC Trojans play home games?
The USC Trojans play at Galen Center in Los Angeles, California.
How many people does Galen Center hold?
Galen Center seats 10,258 for basketball.
When did Galen Center open?
Galen Center opened in 2006.
What is the attendance record at Galen Center?
The record crowd at Galen Center is 10,258 vs. Arizona (2008).
Where do I park for games at Galen Center?
A 1,200-space garage between the USC Hotel and the arena is reached from Flower Street, with a second structure at Figueroa Street and Exposition Boulevard.
What other arenas are near Galen Center?
Crypto.com Arena is also in Los Angeles. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.
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