Can you bring a pet to SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
No, you cannot bring a pet to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule applies at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Pets are not permitted. Service animals are allowed with documentation.
SoFi Stadium (capacity 70,240) follows FIFA's tournament-wide item policy. US federal regulations may add further restrictions specific to Los Angeles.
Why the rule
Pets are not permitted. Service animals are allowed with documentation. Los Angeles's stadium operators have implemented the FIFA baseline plus standard USA regulations on prohibited items. Local context: SoFi Stadium is the most expensive ever built, at over $5 billion.
At the gate
- Bring only what fits the FIFA item list to avoid delay.
- Security takes 20–40 minutes during peak windows.
- Metro K Line connects LAX to Inglewood, a short walk from the stadium.
- The nearest paid storage to SoFi Stadium is signed at the security perimeter.
Alternative
If a pet is restricted at SoFi Stadium, the practical alternative is pet-sitting services in host cities.
Bottom line
No, you cannot bring a pet to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule is uniform across the 2026 tournament unless a venue-specific override is announced via the FIFA app. SoFi Stadium has not currently announced an override for this item.