Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour makes 6-night stop at SoFi Stadium: What to know ahead of the show

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium: Concert prep checklist
ABC7 is getting you ready for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium with an all-encompassing concert prep checklist.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- Swifties, are you ready for the epic last leg of the U.S. Eras Tour? Here is everything you need to know if you plan to go.

Taylor Swift's concerts in L.A. begin August 3 at SoFi Stadium at 6:30 p.m.

CAN I STILL GET TICKETS?

Yes! Tickets were infamously first sold on Ticketmaster, which had its site crash when the tickets first dropped. On Ticketmaster, the concerts are all sold out. However, you can still buy tickets on second-hand sites such as StubHub, where tickets start at $770 a piece and go up to more than $6,000.

WHEN TO ARRIVE

The opening act takes the stage at 6:30 p.m., and then Taylor Swift reportedly starts promptly at 8 p.m. Fans will likely arrive much earlier to tailgate, which is allowed only in designated areas. Pre-purchased parking at SoFi Stadium opens at 12 p.m.

TRANSPORTATION

Metro is adding late-night services and free shuttle rides for the Eras Tour. Services have been extended to 2 a.m., and free shuttles will be available from the downtown Inglewood K Line stop and the Hawthorne/Lennox C Line stop.

Shuttles will run between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and for 90 minutes after the end of each of Swift's performances.

If you plan on driving to the stadium, make sure to check the Eyewitness News traffic map for the latest updates.

Fans are advised to purchase parking ahead of time. SoFi Stadium has parking available at lots near the stadium, but some of them are already sold out.

Prices for parking around SoFi Stadium can range from $35 to $250, but if you are looking for a more affordable option, the Metro has parking available for as low as $3 at stops along the C and K lines.

WEATHER

Although SoFi Stadium is covered by a partly open air roof, it is not air conditioned. Southern California does get a slight break from the extreme heat, but scorching temperatures return by the weekend. A full weather forecast can be found here.

MERCHANDISE

Early merch sales: The pre-event merchandise stand opened Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. It will open again on Sunday Aug. 6, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

*Parking for early merchandise shoppers will open at 8 a.m. and can be accessed via Century Blvd. and Yukon Ave. There is no overnight parking permitted at SoFi Stadium.

Event-day merch sales: On Aug. 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9, exterior merchandise stands at SoFi Stadium will open at noon, with additional merch locations inside the stadium available when gates open.

DINING

There are plenty of food options available for purchase at SoFi Stadium, according to the stadium's website, with vendors selling burgers, tacos, pizza and pan-Asian dishes.

The vendors are located on levels 3, 4, 6 and 8, and will a full map with dining locations can be found on the SoFi Stadium app.

BAG POLICY

SoFi Stadium has a clear bag policy, meaning all bags brought into the stadium must clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches.

According to the stadium's website, other permitted bags include 1-gallon clear plastic freezer bags, such as a Ziploc bag, and small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4 inches by 6 inches in size, with or without a handle or strap.

Guests are allowed to bring one outside beverage that is a factory-sealed bottle that is 20 ounces or less. The drinks allowed in are water, soft-sided single juice or milk containers, or medically required liquids in a sealed container. Outside alcoholic beverages and food are not permitted.

CONCERT SETLIST

The tour has a setlist that will feature songs from all of her albums and a special portion of the show that will have a surprise acoustic song with the chance of a special surprise guest appearing alongside Swift.

The full setlist can be found here.

More concert information can be found here.