Crosstown Rivals Downey High School and Warren High School will face off on Friday, Oct. 13, for LA Bowl Friday Night Lights at SoFi Stadium 

Inglewood, Calif. (September 27, 2023) – LA Bowl will host its first high school football game under the lights at SoFi Stadium for LA Bowl Friday Night Lights on Friday, Oct. 13. SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams, is set to transform into the ultimate high school football battleground for the eagerly anticipated clash between Downey High School and Warren High School. This game, presented by LA Bowl, is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Tickets will be on sale starting Thursday, September 28 at 10 a.m. at ticketmaster.com.

The winning high school team of LA Bowl Friday Night Lights will have the opportunity to return to SoFi Stadium to be recognized for their achievement at this year’s LA Bowl on December 16. LA Bowl is a collegiate football game owned and operated by SoFi Stadium, and features Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus the Pac-12’s No. 5 selection, after the CFP selection. For more information and LA Bowl tickets, visit labowlgame.com.

“LA Bowl is committed to promoting the importance of education, health and wellness, and physical activity by hosting various events in the local community,” said Adolfo Romero, vice president, programming and booking, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “We’re excited to continue these efforts by welcoming the students, faculty, and families of Downey High School and Warren High School to SoFi Stadium for its first high school football game.”

For Downey Unified School District, the matchup between Downey High School and Warren High School is one of the most anticipated rivalry games of the year. Last year, the Warren Bear’s strong offense pushed the team to a 49-22 win over the Downey Vikings. The Vikings later went on to win the CIF Southern Section Division 4 championship. 

“As a former Downey Viking player, the Downey vs Warren game is something I know players look forward to every year. Being able to compete in this crosstown rivalry game and be the first-ever high school game to be played at SoFi Stadium will be something extra special that will live on with our players forever,” said Jack Williams, head coach, Downey High School.

“Having been a head coach in the Los Angeles area for 28 years, I’m aware of many great rivalries, but I’ve always said that the Warren vs. Downey rivalry was the best kept secret in high school football,” said Kevin Pearson, head coach, Warren High School. “I’m excited that the dedication and great work from Downey Unified, administration, teachers, staff, students and families will be showcased at this historic event. I am humbled and honored that our unique and historical rivalry has been chosen for the first high school football game hosted at SoFi Stadium.” 

LA Bowl is dedicated to working with students and the local community to provide experiences outside of the classroom and to highlight collegiate opportunities year-round. Earlier this year, LA Bowl, alongside the Rams and Chargers, worked together to highlight and promote girls flag football within the Los Angeles community. The girls participated in flag football drills led by Rams Performance Camp Coaches and the Chargers Football Development team. 

See here for more information on hosting future high school football games at SoFi Stadium.

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About LA Bowl

LA Bowl is an annual collegiate football bowl game held at SoFi Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI champion Los Angeles Rams, in Inglewood, Calif. SoFi Stadium is the centerpiece of Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre mixed-use development being built by Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. Owned and operated by SoFi Stadium, the LA Bowl features the Mountain West’s No. 1 selection versus the Pac-12’s No. 5 selection, after the CFP selection. In addition to the matchup, LA Bowl hosts a series of events for the teams, their families, fans and locals in the week leading up to the game, as well as year-round activities that engage the local community. For more information about LA Bowl, including ticketing, go to www.LABowlGame.com and visit @LABowlGame on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Downey Unified School District

The Downey Unified School District provides a comprehensive curriculum supporting three high schools, four middle schools, 13 elementary schools, a K12 Virtual Academy and one adult school. The district is committed to developing all students to be self-motivated learners and productive, responsible and compassionate members of an ever-changing global society.  Our highly qualified staff foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and the community while providing a relevant and rigorous curriculum in facilities that advance teaching and learning. It is the vision of Downey Unified to have all students graduate with a 21st Century education that ensures they are college and career ready, globally competitive and citizens of strong character. Learn more at web.DUSD.net.

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Super-Middleweight star takes on Marcelo Coceres at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park

Inglewood, Calif. (September 15, 2023) – Diego Pacheco, one of the hottest young fighters in the sport, will headline at home for the first time in his blossoming career when he takes on Marcelo Coceres for the WBO International and USWBC Super-Middleweight titles at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on November 18, live worldwide on DAZN.

Tickets for Diego Pacheco vs Marcelo Coceres are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com/ and matchroomboxing.com. For more information, visit YouTubeTheater.com.

Pacheco (19-0 16 KOs) was at his scintillating best in his last outing in July where he blitzed the dangerous Manuel Gallegos inside four rounds in Monterrey, Mexico – ending matters with a vicious attack after flooring Gallegos in the fourth with a trademark bodyshot and became the first man to stop the Mexican later in the round.

That was a second headline turn for the rangy South LA man having previously pummeled Jack Cullen into submission again in four rounds in Liverpool, England, in April, and now the 23-year-old earns a shorter trip to top the bill, doing so at YouTube Theater, a 6,000-seat venue situated under the same roof canopy as SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, where he grew up.

“I cannot wait to be headlining at home November 18 at YouTube Theater,” said Pacheco. “I am looking forward to making a statement and delivering another great performance for all my hometown fans.”

“YouTube Theater is thrilled to host Diego Pacheco’s first headlining fight for its second boxing event at the venue,” said Adolfo Romero, vice president, programming and booking, YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park. “Boxing is an important part of our programming story here at Hollywood Park, and we look forward to a great fight night.”

Standing in Pacheco’s way of another impressive showing at Super-Middleweight is former World title challenger Coceres (32-5-1 18 KOs). The Argentine returns to the city of his biggest night, where he met WBO ruler Billy Joe Saunders for the World title in November 2019, and the 32-year-old is set to provide Pacheco with the biggest test of his career to date.

“November 18, in his backyard, this is what warriors do,” said Coceres. “I have a lot of respect for Pacheco, he’s a good fighter, but he’s still young and he has time. This is my time now.

I’ve been here before. I’ve been to war. Let’s see how the young boy does when his back is against the wall.

“I’m bringing everything into this fight. I can’t afford another loss at this point in my career. This is make or break and I’m leaving everything I have in the ring come November 18.”

“Diego is a superstar in the making – and I am thrilled that he’s headlining at YouTube Theater in his LA home,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “This young man continues to cut through the opposition with power and precision, and I believe that Los Angeles has a new future sporting icon on its hands – and this is going to be the perfect night for Diego to show just that.”

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About Matchroom Boxing
Matchroom Boxing is the world’s leading boxing promotional outfit putting on major stadium and arena shows across the globe. Headed up by boxing supremo Eddie Hearn, Matchroom has been among the world leaders in major boxing promotion and production for over a quarter of a century since its launch in 1987. With an unrivalled stable of world-class fighters, Matchroom’s unique expertise in promotion, staging and television productions cements its position as the No.1 promoter in the sport.

About DAZN

DAZN Group is one of the fastest growing sports media companies in the world. Headquartered in the UK and with employees in over 25 countries, our businesses touch every aspect of the way fans engage with sports; from production, through to content distribution and commercialisation. DAZN Group is home to DAZN, the leading global sport destination, as well as the popular sport portal, DAZN News. DAZN is leading the charge to give sports fans around the world access to sport anytime, anywhere. DAZN is available on most connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles. DAZN is now live in more than 200 countries and territories after first launching in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Japan in 2016. Visit DAZNgroup.com for more information.

About YouTube Theater

YouTube Theater is a 6,000-seat performance venue located at Hollywood Park, a near 300-acre sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood Calif., being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke. The state-of-the-art theater is a 227,000 square foot, three-story indoor venue situated under the same roof canopy as SoFi Stadium and American Airlines Plaza. The venue can be configured to house three different crowd capacities, including intimate settings with minimum capacities of 3,400 and 4,400. Equipped with premium finishes throughout, the venue also offers guests both an interior and exterior balcony, luxury boxes, an industry room, and a private club with premium seats. Opened in August 2021, YouTube Theater is equipped to host a variety of events, including concerts, awards shows, esports competitions, community gatherings, conferences and more. For more information, visit YouTubeTheater.com.

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The Biggest Event of the Year in One Action-Packed Day!

Click here to view TEASER VIDEO for Monster Jam World Finals Los Angeles 2024 

**TICKETS & TRAVEL PACKAGES ARE NOW ON-SALE FOR ADVANCE PURCHASE**

(Inglewood, CA / September 13, 2023) – Champions will be crowned and legends made when Los Angeles  becomes the 4^th host city for the prestigious Monster Jam World Finals^® marquee event!  Featuring the biggest event of the season with the largest collection of trucks and drivers ever to visit Southern California, Monster Jam World Finals XXIII races into SoCal roaring through the iconic SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on May 18, 2024.   

• Sign up today to become a Monster Jam Preferred Customer at MonsterJam.com to get exclusive early access to the pre-sale offer code to purchase advance tickets starting today to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the general public next week on Tuesday, September 19^th.  

The biggest Monster Jam^® event of the year brings in fans from all over the globe to see some of the best trucks and world-class drivers compete for a total of four championships in Racing, Freestyle, High Jump and 2-Wheel Skills competitions, highlighted by an unforgettable Monster Jam World Finals exclusive gravity-defying stunt that fans will be talking about for years.  This epic annual event wraps up the competition season with the five Series Champions from the Stadium and Arena Series receiving an automatic bid to Monster Jam World Finals XXIII for the Racing and Freestyle competitions.  Additional world class drivers round out the competition.  

The excitement begins with the biggest Monster Jam Pit Party fan experience of the year!  Fans can see the massive trucks up close, meet their favorite drivers and crews, take pictures, get autographs and watch driver interviews.   In addition, fans will be able to see Monster Jam remote control trucks tear up a miniature version of the World Finals track, witness intense Freestyle Motocross competitions and enjoy other family-friendly activities.  All included in the price of the event ticket – it’s an unforgettable part of the Monster Jam World Finals XXIII experience!

This marquee event will continue on Sunday, May 19^th with a charity event supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Monster Jam Awards Show (locations for both events will be announced later).

At Monster Jam, world champion athletes and their larger-than-life monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.  Monster Jam drivers are trained, world-class male and female athletes who have mastered not only the physical strength and mental stamina needed to compete, but the vital dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles-per-hour to push all limits to produce jaw-dropping, live motorsports action seen around the world.  Monster Jam World Finals – As Big As It Gets.^TM

WHEN: Saturday, May 18, 2024

• Largest Pit Party of the year
• 2-Wheel Skills, High Jump, Racing and Freestyle Competitions
• Exclusive Monster Jam World Finals stunt

WHERE:     SoFi Stadium – 1001 South Stadium Drive, Inglewood, CA 90301

      Sunday, May 19, 2024*

• Charity Event supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• Monster Jam Awards Show

WHERE:     *Sunday event locations to be announced later 

TICKETS: Tickets are affordably priced for the whole family!

Tickets are now available for purchase online at Ticketmaster.com 

      *ticket prices subject to change – additional venue/ticketing fees may apply

• Travel Packages available to book early (with refundable deposit) that include:
  • Premium event seating
  • Hotel accommodations near the venue
  • Select VIP Experiences
  • Official Merchandise package

MEDIA ASSETS:  Media can download Monster Jam truck/driver photos, video content 

and other press materials directly here.

Follow Monster Jam on our social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.  

Subscribe to the Monster Jam YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/MonsterJam

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Inglewood, Calif. (September 13, 2023) – Hollywood Park and Gallagher, a global insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting services company, entered into a multi-year partnership that names Gallagher as the official insurance brokerage for the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium, and the 6,000-seat performance venue, YouTube Theater. This partnership also includes the near 300-acre mixed-use development, Hollywood Park, which is being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, and is inclusive of its retail, residential and office offerings.

“Gallagher has a longstanding presence in southern California, and this new partnership is an opportunity for us to continue connecting with the communities where we live and work,” said Christopher Mead, Chief Marketing Officer at Gallagher. “Hollywood Park serves as a gathering spot and we are excited to expand our relationships and impact in this energetic business and entertainment landscape.” 

As part of the agreement, the indoor-outdoor, garden-terraced premium club space formerly known as the Patio and Chairman’s Club at SoFi Stadium will be renamed The Gallagher Garden and The Gallagher Club. The comprehensive partnership focuses on community empowerment and drives additional brand awareness for Gallagher in the sports industry across southern California. Additionally, Gallagher will dedicate resources to community elements and invest in serving Inglewood and the greater Los Angeles region.

“We are proud to welcome Gallagher as the official insurance brokerage of Hollywood Park,” said Greg Kish, senior vice president, revenue, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “Gallagher’s presence throughout the Southern California region and its commitment to the local community made them a natural partner for the project.”

Hollywood Park and Gallagher will collaborate across Hollywood Park’s many community initiatives, including a presenting partnership of their small business workshop series, named The Playbook at Hollywood Park presented by Gallagher. This series hosts local Inglewood businesses annually for a series of workshops to provide marketing and business resources inclusive of business development, marketing principles, and business solutions sessions. Additionally, the sessions open a discourse about how best to support local businesses through opportunities onsite.

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About Hollywood Park

Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States. Anchored by an 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles’ most striking architectural structures. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX and the City of Inglewood’s future Crenshaw/LAX Line, Hollywood Park is an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparkca.com.

About Gallagher

Gallagher is one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firms. As a community insurance broker and trusted local consultant, we help people and businesses move forward with confidence. With more than 48,000 people working around the globe, we’re connected to the places where we do business and to every community we call home. Managing risk with customized solutions and a full spectrum of services, helping you foster a thriving workforce, and always holding ourselves to the highest standards of ethics to help you face every challenge—that’s The Gallagher Way. For more, visit www.ajg.com.

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The new location will open on September 23 with The New Contemporaries, Vol 3, the third edition of the gallery’s flagship exhibition series

Inglewood, Calif. (September 7, 2023) – Residency Art Gallery is pleased to present The New Contemporaries, Vol 3, the inaugural exhibition at the gallery’s new location at Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. The New Contemporaries, Vol 3 will be on view from September 23rd through November 10th, 2023, with an opening reception taking place on Saturday, September 23rd from 4–9pm, co-hosted by The Los Angeles Times’ Image Magazine. Hollywood Park is a near 300-acre mixed-use development being built by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke.

The latest addition to South Central Los Angeles’ new cultural destination, Residency’s new home within the hub of Hollywood Park is poised to offer the neighboring community greater access to expanded arts and cultural programming. The gallery will continue to host exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, and other public programs, affirming their mission to uplift BIPOC artists and serve the historical South Central Los Angeles community. Residency’s Hollywood Park location will now serve as their main gallery, with their original location at 310 East Queen St. to be transformed into Residency’s Project Space, with programming to be announced.

“Since 2016, Residency has always intended to uplift artists of color and empower our South Central community with an art space that we can call our own,” says Rick Garzon, founder and executive director of Residency Art Gallery. “Our new space and the possibilities being created through the Hollywood Park development, will allow Residency to continue on this path, ushering in a new chapter for the gallery, our exhibiting artists and the community as a whole.”

Residency Art Gallery will be the second tenant to open within Hollywood Park’s newly opened retail area. The retail district opened in July 2023 with Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas and will continue to expand in a phased approach as new tenants open their doors to the public. Hollywood Park will feature up to 890,000 square feet of retail, with its Phase 1 offering reaching 500,000 square feet.  

“Residency Art Gallery is a mainstay in Inglewood and now an important part of our Hollywood Park community,” said Jason Witt, senior director, Community Affairs and Engagement, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park. “We’re excited to bring the incredible art and culture exhibitions featured at the Residency Art Gallery to Hollywood Park for community access year-round.”

The third installment of The New Contemporaries—Residency’s flagship exhibition series, showcasing new commissions from emerging artists based across the United States—features work by 18 rising talents: Edmund Arevalo, Jonni Cheatwood, Cash Cooper, Maya Fuji, Daniela Garcia Hamilton, Rugiyatou Jallow, Gbenga Komolafe, Spandita Malik, Will Maxen, Nikkolos Mohammed, Kariny Padilla, Ronnie Robinson, Jacob Rochester, LaRissa Rogers, Esperanza Rosas (Runsy), Kristofferson San Pablo, Ashley Teamer, Michael Tran.

The works on view spotlight the various modes through which Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian artists define self-authorship in resistance to fetishization, commodification, and appropriation within the mainstream media landscape. Reflecting upon their lived experiences and positionality, the participating artists have been tasked to represent how their practices embody their expression and movement within our nation’s evolving political landscape, whether through self-care, protection, spirituality, or protest.

The exhibition’s opening celebration will include a private VIP reception co-hosted by Super, a multidisciplinary creative and learning community dedicated to Black and Latinx artists. For the public reception hosted in collaboration with LA Times Image Magazine, Residency will welcome a special performance by artist Autumn Breon titled “Still Here”, whose practice investigates the visual vocabulary of liberation through a queer Black feminist lens. Also taking place will be DJ sets by Rush Davis, Fredrique, Gbenga, and Terrell Brooks, with additional programming to be announced.

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ABOUT RESIDENCY ART GALLERY

Founded in 2016, Residency Art Gallery is one of very few Black-owned commercial art galleries created with the purpose of serving historical South Central Los Angeles and the city’s communities of color. Residency Art Gallery, celebrates contemporary artists that continue to make projects for their own communities. The artists exhibited at Residency tell multifaceted stories that speak directly to their community’s history, identity and resilience, yet these stories are often engulfed and misappropriated within the predominantly White, affluent and largely inaccessible art spaces in other regions of the city. Residency Art Gallery answers the simple question, “How can work made by artists of color be seen by the intended audience in their own neighborhoods?”

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD PARK

Spanning nearly 300 acres, Hollywood Park is the largest urban mixed-use development under construction in the Western United States.  Anchored by an up to 890,000-square-foot retail area and surrounded by creative office space, Hollywood Park offers new sophisticated residences, public parks, a lake, and premier entertainment venues. The mixed-use development is all linked by walkable paseos and plazas and centered around the newly completed 3.1 million square-foot SoFi Stadium, one of Los Angeles’ most striking architectural structures. Stylish residences and a modern open-office campus will complement the entertainment and retail district, creating a world-class destination for both local and international guests. Located just six miles off the coast, a short drive from LAX and the City of Inglewood’s future Crenshaw/LAX Line, Hollywood Park is poised to become an iconic global destination for millions to enjoy. For more information, please visit www.hollywoodparkca.com. 

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Inglewood, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2023) – SoFi Stadium and Uber’s online food ordering and delivery platform, Uber Eats, partnered to bring order-ahead concessions to fans at SoFi Stadium. SoFi Stadium will be the largest implementation of an Uber Eats program at a sports venue to-date. Uber Eats’ previous expansion into sports has included MLB, NBA and MLS venues. 

Beginning September 10 for the Los Angeles Chargers vs Miami Dolphins game at SoFi Stadium, concession stands throughout the state-of-the-art building will now feature a dedicated lane for guests who pre-order food and drinks using the Uber Eats app. The experience will help fans avoid lines and enable them to watch more of the action on the field, enhancing the overall guest experience. 

Equipped with green Uber Eats signage and brand ambassadors ready to assist, Uber Eats pick-up locations within the stadium are: sections 200, 300, and 400/500. This service will also be available at other SoFi Stadium events, including concerts and other live entertainment events. 

How to use the Uber Eats app at SoFi Stadium:

• When inside SoFi Stadium, open the Uber Eats app. Available in the App Store or Google Play.
• Select the seating section that you’re in, and you will be shown all the dining options you can order from. 
• When the order is ready, you will receive a notification to skip the line and pick it up.
• Head to the dedicated Uber Eats lane at the selected concession stand, so you spend less time waiting in line and more time watching the action on the field. 

For more information, visit www.uber.com/uber-eats-at-sofi-stadium/. 

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