6/15/2025 • 3 min read
Rideshare Pickups & Drop-offs by Venue (Printable Badges)
Your guide to using rideshare services at LA28 venues, including designated pickup/drop-off zones and printable badges for your car.
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Rideshare Pickups & Drop-offs by Venue (Printable Badges)
When time is tight between events, the last thing you want is confusion about pickup zones. We’ve mapped official LA28 rideshare locations and created printable badges you can flash to drivers so everyone knows where to go—no matter how crowded the curb gets.
Rideshare playbook
- Always set your in-app pin after you clear security; GPS can drift near barricades.
- Screenshots go a long way—download our printable badges pack (PDF link below) and keep it handy in Apple/Google Wallet.
- Build in 20 extra minutes after marquee sessions. Surge pricing and queue times spike immediately following medal ceremonies.
- If you’re staying near SoFi Stadium or the Coliseum, consider the transit backups in our car-free transport guide to skip surge pricing entirely.
Venue-by-venue pickup zones
| Venue | Official pickup lot | Best exit gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Stadium | Century Blvd & Yukon Ave lot | Gate 8 | Follow pink “Rideshare” signs; request once you reach the lot. |
| LA Memorial Coliseum | Flower St & 37th Pl or Vermont & 39th | Gate 16 (north) / Gate 1 (west) | Lots split by north/south—use the one announced pre-session. |
| Crypto.com Arena & LA Live | Chick Hearn Ct loop | Figueroa St exit | Expect police-managed queues; share rides to reduce wait. |
| Long Beach Waterfront | Pine Ave & Shoreline Dr | Grand Prix pedestrian bridge | Coastal Shuttle can drop you closer if you’re carrying gear. |
| UCLA Pauley Pavilion | Lot 36 (Veteran Ave) | Westwood Plaza exit | Campus traffic is heavy—meet at the designated rideshare tent. |
| Hollywood Bowl Fan Zone | Franklin Ave staging | Highland Ave exit | Consider the shuttle to Hollywood & Highland to avoid Hill climb. |
| Anaheim Honda Center | Douglass Rd rideshare zone | Main entrance | Works for indoor volleyball and adjacent fan festivals. |
Printable badges: Closer to the Games we’ll release a badge pack in the hub’s resources section. For now, screenshot the table above or create a quick note with the lot name so you can show drivers on arrival.
Safety & etiquette reminders
- Identify your driver by checking the plate—lots are loud, and multiple vehicles may line up at once.
- Stick to lit areas. Security staff patrol official lots, but avoid wandering to unapproved curbs.
- Traveling with family? Sync up with our family-friendly Olympics guide for stroller-friendly meeting points.
- If you need ADA assistance, request Uber WAV or Lyft Access mode when possible; LA28 staff will help direct vehicles to closer gates.
FAQs
Q: Are taxis using the same zones?
A: Yes. Licensed taxis share the designated lots and may have shorter queues during peak times—look for yellow “Taxi Stand” markers.
Q: What if surge pricing is outrageous?
A: Wait 15 minutes for crowds to thin, or walk to a secondary lot outside the core zone. You can also pivot to Metro—our budget guide breaks down cheap transit swaps.
