The sports world converges on Los Angeles on Friday night, causing a traffic nightmare for drivers.
With six major events taking place in the city within hours, including Game 1 of the World Series, teams are being asked to warn participants of potential hazards on nearby roads.
“Traffic Alert: Due to multiple sporting events taking place near the arena today, heavy traffic is expected before and after the game,” the Lakers, who face the Suns on Friday night, wrote on X. Travel to and from the arena. ”
The Lakers will take the court at Crypto.com Arena at 7 p.m. local time. That’s just two hours after the Yankees-Dodgers first pitch at Dodger Stadium, just a few miles north.
Traffic moves along a highway with vehicles heading towards Los Angeles, California, USA on March 22, 2022. Reuters Heavy traffic jams are expected in Los Angeles on Friday. AP
An hour after tipoff at Crypto.com Arena, USC and Rutgers will kickoff less than five miles away at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
On the other side of town in Inglewood, three more large venues will welcome fans and concertgoers at about the same time.
Jeff Lynne’s ELO takes the stage at Kia Forum at 8 p.m.
Just down the road at SoFi Stadium, Roosevelt High School and Garfield High School will face off in the 89th East LA Classic.
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are preparing for Game 1 of the World Series. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con LeBron James and the Lakers play Friday night. NBAE via Getty Images USC Trojans wide receiver Deuce Robinson (2) runs the ball during the second half of the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USA TODAY Sports (via Reuters Con)
And if all that’s happening nearby isn’t enough, David Gilmore will be performing at the same time at the Intuit Dome, one block south of SoFi.
Los Angeles officials strongly encouraged people heading to the notoriously busy city on Friday nights to use public transportation, and even encouraged World Series attendees to walk to Chavez Ravine for the game. encouraged.
