{"id":596180,"date":"2026-04-09T18:10:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:10:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/596180\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T18:10:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:10:11","slug":"lakers-announce-arena-change-for-2026-nba-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/596180\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers announce arena change for 2026 NBA Playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Lakers announced new second-row &#8220;Courtside Reserve&#8221; seats with premium perks for the 2026 playoffs, expanding their traditionally sold-out courtside experience.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/basketnews.com\/teams\/357-los-angeles-lakers.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> announced they are adding a second row of courtside seating at Crypto.com Arena for the 2026 NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tLos Angeles Lakers \/ Schedule<\/p>\n<p>Full team statement:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Los Angeles Lakers today announced new courtside seating will be available this postseason, offering fans a rare opportunity to experience the game from its most coveted vantage point.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to today, floor seats for the Los Angeles Lakers have been sold out for nearly 50 years.<\/p>\n<p>Courtside Reserve is second-row courtside seating that places fans in the heart of the action within the highly sought-after and exclusive floor section, offering an immersive experience.<\/p>\n<p>The new on-floor seating features premium hospitality, including in-seat food and beverage service, VIP club access, and a seamless, elevated experience from the moment guests enter the arena.<\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-35976-any718x552.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Credit AP \u2013 Scanpix<\/p>\n<p>The Los Angeles Lakers have curated the sports entertainment experience for decades, transforming courtside seats into the hottest ticket in town during the Showtime era and shaping the cultural phenomenon that lives on today.<\/p>\n<p>Courtside at the Lakers has become synonymous with Hollywood and exclusivity, with the Lakers delivering unforgettable moments and experiences for decades.<\/p>\n<p>Courtside Reserve is a limited-inventory offering, and tickets are not available for resale.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Lakers are currently fourth in the Western Conference with a 50-29 record and three regular-season games left to play. They are playing without Luka Doncic (hamstring) and Austin Reaves (oblique).<\/p>\n<p>Last season, the Lakers were eliminated in the first round by the Minnesota Timberwolves.<\/p>\n<p>Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as Staples Center, opened in October 1999 and has a basketball capacity of 19,079 fans.<\/p>\n<p>                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/basketnews.com\/plus?utm_source=basketnews_com&amp;utm_medium=bn_plus&amp;utm_id=UA-259273-31&amp;utm_campaign=banners_free_content_for_not_members_bottom_7\" class=\"banners_paid_content_info_block_white banners-paid-content-info-block-white\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bn-plus-img img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/bn-plus.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                            Thank you for reading us! 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