So you’re heading to Inglewood. Maybe you’re there to watch the Rams actually pull off a win, or perhaps you paid way too much to see Taylor Swift or Metallica. Either way, you look up at that massive, translucent canopy and think: "How many people are actually in here with me?"
It’s a fair question. Honestly, the answer depends entirely on what’s happening on the grass—or the pool, but we’ll get to that weird detail in a minute.
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Breaking Down the Numbers: How Many People Fit in SoFi Stadium?
Basically, the "official" number most people throw around for an NFL Sunday is 70,240. That is the fixed seating capacity. If you’re at a standard Chargers or Rams game, that’s the figure. But SoFi was built by Stan Kroenke with a "go big or go home" mentality, so that number is more of a baseline than a limit.
For the big stuff—we’re talking Super Bowls, WrestleMania, or the College Football Playoff National Championship—the stadium expands. They can cram in more than 100,000 people by utilizing standing-room-only (SRO) areas and flexible seating sections.
Think about that. One hundred thousand people. That’s like moving the entire population of Burbank into one building.
Why the Capacity Fluctuates
It isn't just about the seats. It’s about the floor.
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- NFL Games: You have a fixed field. The 70k-ish capacity stays pretty stable because you can't exactly put bleachers on the 50-yard line.
- Concerts: This is where things get wild. When Ed Sheeran played his "Mathematics" tour in late 2023, he broke the all-time single-night attendance record with over 81,000 fans. How? Because he used a "revolving stage" in the round, meaning he could sell seats 360 degrees around the field and put thousands of people standing on the actual turf.
- The World Cup (2026): This is a bit of a headache for the venue. FIFA has strict rules about field dimensions. To make the pitch wide enough for international soccer, SoFi actually has to remove some seats in the corners. Early estimates suggest the World Cup capacity will hover around 74,000, even after some creative engineering to raise the playing surface.
More Than Just a Bleacher Seat
You’ve got to remember that SoFi isn't like the old Oakland Coliseum or even the Rose Bowl. It’s basically a luxury mall that happens to have a football field in the middle.
The stadium features 260 luxury suites and over 13,000 premium seats. When people ask how many people fit in SoFi Stadium, they often forget about the hidden spaces. There’s the Google Cloud Club that holds about 9,000 people on its own. Then you have the YouTube Theater attached to the same roof structure, which adds another 6,000 seats, though that’s technically a separate venue.
The Future: Swimming Pools and Olympics
Here is the part that sounds fake but isn't. For the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, SoFi is going to host swimming.
Yes. Swimming.
They are planning to build an Olympic-sized pool right on the floor. Because of the way they have to configure the deck and the sightlines for a pool versus a football field, the seating will be adjusted again. It’s expected to be the largest swimming venue in Olympic history, likely seating around 38,000 for those specific events. It’s a massive drop from the 100k concert capacity, but it shows how modular the place is.
A Quick Reality Check on the "Record"
If you see a headline saying a concert had 100,000 people, take it with a grain of salt. While the building can hold that many, fire marshals and stage setups usually cap things lower.
Most "sold out" concerts land between 70,000 and 80,000. If the stage is at one end (an "end-stage" setup), you lose all the seats behind the stage, which drops the number. If the stage is in the middle, the sky is the limit.
What You Should Do Next
If you're planning to attend a massive event at SoFi, don't just look at the capacity—look at the exit plan.
- Check the "SRO" status: If your ticket says "Standing Room Only," you're likely in the 300 or 400 level "perch" areas. They have great views of the Infinity Screen but you'll be on your feet for four hours.
- Verify the Config: Use a site like RateYourSeats to see if your "side" view for a concert is actually behind a speaker tower. High capacity often means some seats have "obstructed" views that aren't always labeled clearly.
- Arrive Early for Soccer: With the 2026 modifications, the concourses will feel different than they do for NFL games. Give yourself an extra 30 minutes to navigate the new corner configurations.
The building is a beast. Whether there are 70,000 or 100,000 people inside, it’s going to be loud, expensive, and probably one of the most impressive things you've ever seen.