25 North American stadiums that should be on every sports fan’s bucket list

Staples Center, Los Angeles

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Team: Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Sparks

Capacity: 19,060 (basketball), 18,230 (hockey)

The lowdown: It’s hard to talk about Los Angeles sports without talking about the Staples Center. The Lakers and Sparks have been formidable teams since the early days of their respective leagues, while the Clippers and Kings have enjoyed tremendous success in recent years. Before the game, check out the statues of Wayne Gretzky, Magic Johnson and others at Star Plaza outside the arena.