Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The historic gridiron where Olympic glory meets legendary Rams football.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum stands as the oldest stadium in the NFL still hosting professional football games and the only venue to have hosted both the Super Bowl and two Summer Olympic Games. Located in Exposition Park, it served as the spiritual home of the Rams from their return to Los Angeles in 2016 until they moved to SoFi Stadium in 2020, marking a significant chapter in the franchise's history. While the team has since departed, the Coliseum remains an iconic landmark where the Rams played some of their most memorable modern-era games.
- Location
- Exposition Park, Los Angeles, California
- NFL Tenure (Rams)
- 2016–2020
- Notable Events
- Hosted Super Bowl XIV and the 1984 Summer Olympics
Lore & Background
The return of the Rams to the Coliseum was more than just a lease; it was a homecoming that reinvigorated the city's football culture. Fans flocked back in droves, filling the historic stands and creating a deafening roar that echoed off the concrete walls. Though the team eventually moved to their state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium nearby, the memories forged at the Coliseum during those four seasons remain etched in the minds of fans who witnessed the club's resurgence on one of America's most famous stages.
In Their Own Story
The sun beats down on the red clay track that once hosted Olympic sprinters, now serving as a boundary for the gridiron. Inside the bowl, thousands of fans clad in blue and gold create a sea of color that contrasts sharply with the weathered concrete. As the Rams take the field, the air vibrates with the sound of stomping feet and the iconic 'Rams Horns' being blown high above the stands. It is a moment where history feels tangible, connecting the ghosts of 1930s football legends with the modern players lining up for a snap under the open California sky.
Reader's Guide
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is instantly recognizable by its massive horseshoe shape and historic concrete grandstands. The venue features an outdoor track surrounding the field, which creates a unique visual separation between the stands and the playing surface. Inside, the atmosphere is defined by tradition. Fans bring their own 'Rams Horns'—large plastic trumpets—to create a cacophony of noise that intimidates opponents. The sea of blue and gold jerseys fills the bowl, creating a vibrant display of team pride. The stadium's identity in LA is one of resilience and history. It represents the enduring spirit of the franchise, serving as a bridge between the past glory days and the modern era. Walking through the gates feels like stepping into a museum where the games are still being played live.
Did You Know?
- The Coliseum is the only stadium in NFL history to have hosted two Super Bowls (XIV and XXXII).
- It was the first stadium built specifically for professional football in Los Angeles when the Rams originally moved there in 1946.
- During the Rams' tenure from 2016 to 2020, it was the oldest stadium in the NFL.
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