| Los Angeles is not only a world leader in producing | | | | 1966. Having moved to the Staples Center in |
| popular entertainment, but also boasts a number | | | | 1999, the Kings have proved to be one of the |
| of world renowned sports teams, ranging from | | | | most famed hockey teams in the nation. |
| soccer to basketball. Let us take a look at some | | | | Where they play: STAPLES Center |
| of the prominent sports teams of Los Angeles | | | | Season: October-April |
| that a visitor interested in sports should buy | | | | LA Galaxy (MLS) - With the arrival of David |
| tickets to see. | | | | Beckham in 2007, LA Galaxy has become world |
| LA Lakers (NBA)-If you are a basketball fan, your | | | | renowned in record time. The team is best known |
| trip to Los Angeles will not be complete without a | | | | for its impressive play, and attractive European |
| trip to the Staples Center to watch the star | | | | styled soccer. With stadium attendance soaring |
| studded Lakers team in action. Coach Phil Johnson | | | | and the game receiving its due attention, LA |
| and Kobe Bryant are household names for most | | | | Galaxy is one of the teams you will love to watch |
| basketball fans. The purple and gold have made | | | | in action. |
| Los Angeles their home since shifting from | | | | Where they play: Home Depot Center |
| Minneapolis in 1960. This is where the game's elite | | | | Season: April-October |
| play so if you are in LA, be sure to catch a game. | | | | Avengers (AFL) - If you are intent on seeing |
| Where they play: STAPLES Center | | | | nerve-wracking and action filled sport, head to a |
| Season: October-May | | | | game played by the Avengers. |
| Clippers (NBA)-With their cunning and aggressive | | | | Where they play: STAPLES Center |
| play, the Clippers have managed to get an | | | | Season: March-June |
| unrivalled fan following. | | | | Sparks (WNBA) - The Sparks have invariably |
| Where they play: STAPLES Center | | | | dominated the game ever since the inception of |
| Season: October-April | | | | the WNBA. They are led by the mighty Lisa Leslie |
| Dodgers (MLB)-Having won the World Series title | | | | towering 6-foot 5-inches and the Sparks have |
| 6 times, the Dodgers are undoubtedly one of the | | | | drawn crowds to the Staples time and again. |
| best baseball teams in the USA. The legendary | | | | Where they play: STAPLES Center |
| Dodger colours of blue and white have paved the | | | | Season: May-August |
| way for many greats of the game. | | | | Apart from this, Los Angles boasts of Division-I |
| Where they play: Dodger Stadium | | | | college teams such as the University of California, |
| Season: February-October | | | | Los Angeles Bruins and University of Southern |
| Kings (NHL)-The Kings have provided | | | | California Trojans who call LA their home. |
| entertainment for Los Angeles Hockey fans since | | | | |