Tell me you’ve never traveled to major stadiums around the world without telling me. Nobody argues SoFi is ugly. It’s one of the most visually impressive stadiums on Earth. The problem is actually attending an event there. Between the traffic, parking prices that can cost more than a ticket, mediocre transit access, heat complaints, sound issues, and a gameday atmosphere often described as corporate and sterile, SoFi has become one of the most criticized modern stadium experiences in America.
A stadium isn’t judged by drone footage. It’s judged by what happens after 70,000 people try to leave at the same time.
As for SoFi Stadium, it’s gorgeous in photos. In person? Ask the people sitting in traffic, paying absurd parking fees, sweating under the roof, or struggling to hear concerts.
Things SoFi gets criticized for regularly:
• Traffic nightmare getting in and out. Fans routinely complain that leaving can take an hour or more.
• Ridiculous parking costs. Parking has been reported at $100-$300 for major events and World Cup matches. In some cases parking costs more than tickets.
• Weak public transit access. Unlike many international stadiums, there isn’t a direct rail connection to the venue.
• Concert sound quality complaints. Even the Los Angeles Times ran a piece titled, “The Beyoncé concert was amazing. The SoFi sound was awful.”
• Heat issues. Fans have repeatedly complained that the stadium can feel like a giant greenhouse on warm days.
• Overpriced food and drinks. Common complaint at major events.
• Poor gameday atmosphere. Reviews frequently describe it as corporate, sterile, and lacking the organic fan culture found in many older stadiums.
• Limited tailgating and surrounding entertainment options. A frequent complaint from NFL and soccer supporters.
• Crowded concourses and walkability issues. Fans report bottlenecks and congestion in common areas.