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GAME DAY

GAME DAY

The Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are truly one of the premier franchises in all of sports. Their success on the court is unmatched by most other teams. The Lakers have always been willing to expand and augment the player experience to boost readiness. Their state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo is a testament to that. To extend the experience, the Lakers have transformed their Crypto.com Arena game-day facilities ahead of the start of the 2025-26 season.

The existing Lakers Locker Suite on the Event Level of Crypto.com Arena underwent a significant retrofit and expansion. Aside from increasing the area, the new design incorporates state-of-the-art functions and a myriad of new program elements.

The original 4,800 square-ft Lakers locker room was previously grouped with the Los Angeles NHL Kings, the Los Angeles NBA Clippers, visiting teams and officials locker rooms. This ‘back of house” area also included a medical exam/x-ray suite, separate weight and conditioning rooms for home and visiting teams, laundry facilities and storage. When designed in 1998, the Arena (previously known as Staples Center) represented a cultural change for the Laker organization. Unlike the Forum, the exhibition arena and the practice facility were now remote. To address this, the arena locker room needed to accommodate all game-day functions – including training room, lounge and player support. At the time, a 900 square-ft locker room, 600 square-ft training room, 700 square-ft lounge, and 300 square-ft storage were a luxury. Fast forward to the present, the new facility redesign takes game-day to a new level – incorporating the latest training innovations and providing the staff with the space and tools for complete player care
and support.

The new Lakers Locker Suite is 8,200 square-ft. Entered through a “gold door,” a corridor, emblazoned with super-graphics, leads to both the player locker room and the training suite. The 1,250 square-ft rectangular locker room is lined with 18 dressing stations. The focus of the room is a large monitor and dry-erase panels for play diagraming. The ceiling incorporates an illuminated, 3D graphic of the Lakers logo. The dressing stations are 3 ft wide by 8 ft high and include hanging space, shoe storage, lockable storage, and digital identity display. The locker room includes storage space for towels and miscellaneous equipment (headbands, sock, etc.) as well as a media panel - integrated with the Arena system.

The Los Angeles Lakers are truly one of the premier franchises in all of sports. Their success on the court is unmatched by most other teams. The Lakers have always been willing to expand and augment the player experience to boost readiness. Their state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo is a testament to that. To extend the experience, the Lakers have transformed their Crypto.com Arena game-day facilities ahead of the start of the 2025-26 season.

The existing Lakers Locker Suite on the Event Level of Crypto.com Arena underwent a significant retrofit and expansion. Aside from increasing the area, the new design incorporates state-of-the-art functions and a myriad of new program elements.

The original 4,800 square-ft Lakers locker room was previously grouped with the Los Angeles NHL Kings, the Los Angeles NBA Clippers, visiting teams and officials locker rooms. This ‘back of house” area also included a medical exam/x-ray suite, separate weight and conditioning rooms for home and visiting teams, laundry facilities and storage. When designed in 1998, the Arena (previously known as Staples Center) represented a cultural change for the Laker organization. Unlike the Forum, the exhibition arena and the practice facility were now remote. To address this, the arena locker room needed to accommodate all game-day functions – including training room, lounge and player support. At the time, a 900 square-ft locker room, 600 square-ft training room, 700 square-ft lounge, and 300 square-ft storage were a luxury. Fast forward to the present, the new facility redesign takes game-day to a new level – incorporating the latest training innovations and providing the staff with the space and tools for complete player care
and support.

The new Lakers Locker Suite is 8,200 square-ft. Entered through a “gold door,” a corridor, emblazoned with super-graphics, leads to both the player locker room and the training suite. The 1,250 square-ft rectangular locker room is lined with 18 dressing stations. The focus of the room is a large monitor and dry-erase panels for play diagraming. The ceiling incorporates an illuminated, 3D graphic of the Lakers logo. The dressing stations are 3 ft wide by 8 ft high and include hanging space, shoe storage, lockable storage, and digital identity display. The locker room includes storage space for towels and miscellaneous equipment (headbands, sock, etc.) as well as a media panel - integrated with the Arena system.

The Los Angeles Lakers are truly one of the premier franchises in all of sports. Their success on the court is unmatched by most other teams. The Lakers have always been willing to expand and augment the player experience to boost readiness. Their state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo is a testament to that. To extend the experience, the Lakers have transformed their Crypto.com Arena game-day facilities ahead of the start of the 2025-26 season.

The existing Lakers Locker Suite on the Event Level of Crypto.com Arena underwent a significant retrofit and expansion. Aside from increasing the area, the new design incorporates state-of-the-art functions and a myriad of new program elements.

The original 4,800 square-ft Lakers locker room was previously grouped with the Los Angeles NHL Kings, the Los Angeles NBA Clippers, visiting teams and officials locker rooms. This ‘back of house” area also included a medical exam/x-ray suite, separate weight and conditioning rooms for home and visiting teams, laundry facilities and storage. When designed in 1998, the Arena (previously known as Staples Center) represented a cultural change for the Laker organization. Unlike the Forum, the exhibition arena and the practice facility were now remote. To address this, the arena locker room needed to accommodate all game-day functions – including training room, lounge and player support. At the time, a 900 square-ft locker room, 600 square-ft training room, 700 square-ft lounge, and 300 square-ft storage were a luxury. Fast forward to the present, the new facility redesign takes game-day to a new level – incorporating the latest training innovations and providing the staff with the space and tools for complete player care
and support.

The new Lakers Locker Suite is 8,200 square-ft. Entered through a “gold door,” a corridor, emblazoned with super-graphics, leads to both the player locker room and the training suite. The 1,250 square-ft rectangular locker room is lined with 18 dressing stations. The focus of the room is a large monitor and dry-erase panels for play diagraming. The ceiling incorporates an illuminated, 3D graphic of the Lakers logo. The dressing stations are 3 ft wide by 8 ft high and include hanging space, shoe storage, lockable storage, and digital identity display. The locker room includes storage space for towels and miscellaneous equipment (headbands, sock, etc.) as well as a media panel - integrated with the Arena system.

The Los Angeles Lakers are truly one of the premier franchises in all of sports. Their success on the court is unmatched by most other teams. The Lakers have always been willing to expand and augment the player experience to boost readiness. Their state-of-the-art training facility in El Segundo is a testament to that. To extend the experience, the Lakers have transformed their Crypto.com Arena game-day facilities ahead of the start of the 2025-26 season.

The existing Lakers Locker Suite on the Event Level of Crypto.com Arena underwent a significant retrofit and expansion. Aside from increasing the area, the new design incorporates state-of-the-art functions and a myriad of new program elements.

The original 4,800 square-ft Lakers locker room was previously grouped with the Los Angeles NHL Kings, the Los Angeles NBA Clippers, visiting teams and officials locker rooms. This ‘back of house” area also included a medical exam/x-ray suite, separate weight and conditioning rooms for home and visiting teams, laundry facilities and storage. When designed in 1998, the Arena (previously known as Staples Center) represented a cultural change for the Laker organization. Unlike the Forum, the exhibition arena and the practice facility were now remote. To address this, the arena locker room needed to accommodate all game-day functions – including training room, lounge and player support. At the time, a 900 square-ft locker room, 600 square-ft training room, 700 square-ft lounge, and 300 square-ft storage were a luxury. Fast forward to the present, the new facility redesign takes game-day to a new level – incorporating the latest training innovations and providing the staff with the space and tools for complete player care
and support.

The new Lakers Locker Suite is 8,200 square-ft. Entered through a “gold door,” a corridor, emblazoned with super-graphics, leads to both the player locker room and the training suite. The 1,250 square-ft rectangular locker room is lined with 18 dressing stations. The focus of the room is a large monitor and dry-erase panels for play diagraming. The ceiling incorporates an illuminated, 3D graphic of the Lakers logo. The dressing stations are 3 ft wide by 8 ft high and include hanging space, shoe storage, lockable storage, and digital identity display. The locker room includes storage space for towels and miscellaneous equipment (headbands, sock, etc.) as well as a media panel - integrated with the Arena system.

The locker room is contiguous with the new 1,300 square-ft player lounge; designed to accommodate both relaxed seating as well as dining. Multiple large screen monitors are strategically placed for viewing from all locations. Perimeter casework and serving counters incorporate multiple induction heaters for chafing dishes. The facility also includes a mobile omelet station, drink refrigerators and significant space to support catering services/cleanup.

The 1,000 square-ft training suite sports five treatment tables, a taping chair and locations for stationary physical therapy equipment. The hydrotherapy room includes three Hydroworx One Plunge© tubs for hot and cold therapy. The room also houses the ice machine (spherical/nugget “cubes”) and multiple hydrocollators. Adjacent to the training room is a combination head trainers office and exam room. The entire training suite has multiple viewing monitors and significant storage for first aid, taping and single-use disposable materials.

The Locker Suite includes separate Men Coaches and Women Coaches Locker Rooms – each fully outfitted for dressing/game prep and includes separate work space and conference areas. The Head Coach has a private locker room and office. Accessible from the Coaches corridor is a 120 square-ft Wellness Room. When not in use by the players, the Wellness room is equipped to also provide a work space for the General Manager.

The Locker Suite includes numerous coat/purse lockers for support staff as well as a single occupancy restroom/shower for general use.  The video room, positioned adjacent to the front entry, can support seven workstations.  The server equipment is remotely located. The new 500 square-ft storage room sports a high density storage system, workstation for equipment managers and additional locker space for support staff.

The locker room is contiguous with the new 1,300 square-ft player lounge; designed to accommodate both relaxed seating as well as dining. Multiple large screen monitors are strategically placed for viewing from all locations. Perimeter casework and serving counters incorporate multiple induction heaters for chafing dishes. The facility also includes a mobile omelet station, drink refrigerators and significant space to support catering services/cleanup.

The 1,000 square-ft training suite sports five treatment tables, a taping chair and locations for stationary physical therapy equipment. The hydrotherapy room includes three Hydroworx One Plunge© tubs for hot and cold therapy. The room also houses the ice machine (spherical/nugget “cubes”) and multiple hydrocollators. Adjacent to the training room is a combination head trainers office and exam room. The entire training suite has multiple viewing monitors and significant storage for first aid, taping and single-use disposable materials.

The Locker Suite includes separate Men Coaches and Women Coaches Locker Rooms – each fully outfitted for dressing/game prep and includes separate work space and conference areas. The Head Coach has a private locker room and office. Accessible from the Coaches corridor is a 120 square-ft Wellness Room. When not in use by the players, the Wellness room is equipped to also provide a work space for the General Manager.

The Locker Suite includes numerous coat/purse lockers for support staff as well as a single occupancy restroom/shower for general use.  The video room, positioned adjacent to the front entry, can support seven workstations.  The server equipment is remotely located. The new 500 square-ft storage room sports a high density storage system, workstation for equipment managers and additional locker space for support staff.

A 1,000 square-ft weight and conditioning room and 500 square-ft Exam and X-ray suite are directly contiguous to the Lakers Locker Room Suite.  Each is shared with the Los Angeles NHL Kings during their individual game day residencies.

The Lakers Locker Room, Lounge and Training Suite includes the Brainlit Biocentric© lighting system – a cutting-edge technology that enhances player well-being, recovery, and performance. BrainLit’s Biocentric© lighting technology replicates the essential benefits of natural sunlight, helping to regulate circadian rhythms, boost energy levels, and accelerate recovery. Unlike traditional indoor lighting, which can disrupt biological functions, the BrainLit system dynamically adjusts throughout the day—delivering the optimal spectrum, intensity, and timing of light to support peak physical and mental performance.

The construction of the new Laker Locker Suite started the first week of June and was completed prior to the first Home Game of the 2025-26 season. Pica + Sullivan Architects was the architect as well project manager. The General Contractor was Steiner Brothers Construction Company. Additional engineering and design consultants included Gensler Associates interior design, Chu + Dohn Acoustical Consultants, KGM Architectural Lighting, AlfaTech Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Johnson-Leifield Structural Engineers, and Jensen Hughes Fire Life Safety Consultant.

Experiencing the new facility for the first time, returning players like Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt expressed surprise and delight by the transformation. With the new locker suite, the players have access to everything they need to get the job done once they take the court.

A 1,000 square-ft weight and conditioning room and 500 square-ft Exam and X-ray suite are directly contiguous to the Lakers Locker Room Suite.  Each is shared with the Los Angeles NHL Kings during their individual game day residencies.

The Lakers Locker Room, Lounge and Training Suite includes the Brainlit Biocentric© lighting system – a cutting-edge technology that enhances player well-being, recovery, and performance. BrainLit’s Biocentric© lighting technology replicates the essential benefits of natural sunlight, helping to regulate circadian rhythms, boost energy levels, and accelerate recovery. Unlike traditional indoor lighting, which can disrupt biological functions, the BrainLit system dynamically adjusts throughout the day—delivering the optimal spectrum, intensity, and timing of light to support peak physical and mental performance.

The construction of the new Laker Locker Suite started the first week of June and was completed prior to the first Home Game of the 2025-26 season. Pica + Sullivan Architects was the architect as well project manager. The General Contractor was Steiner Brothers Construction Company. Additional engineering and design consultants included Gensler Associates interior design, Chu + Dohn Acoustical Consultants, KGM Architectural Lighting, AlfaTech Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Johnson-Leifield Structural Engineers, and Jensen Hughes Fire Life Safety Consultant.

Experiencing the new facility for the first time, returning players like Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Jarred Vanderbilt expressed surprise and delight by the transformation. With the new locker suite, the players have access to everything they need to get the job done once they take the court.