New home for Sparks basketball will deliver world-class performance resources, community engagement spaces, and a first-of-its-kind investment in women\u2019s sports\u00a0<\/p>\n
The three-time WNBA Champion Los Angeles Sparks today announced plans to build a world-class training and practice facility in El Segundo scheduled to open in 2027. Purpose-built in partnership with global architecture and design firm Gensler, the 55,000-square-foot facility embodies the Sparks\u2019 commitment to innovation, performance, and the holistic well-being of its players. At $150 million, it represents the largest investment to date in the history of women\u2019s sports for a single team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Transwestern\u2019s Sports & Entertainment Group advised on the land acquisition and is serving as development manager and owner representative for the project.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Designed to capture the spirit of Los Angeles and the vibrancy of the Sparks, the facility features sweeping architectural curves inspired by the grace of the game and abundant natural light from expansive windows and retractable doors. Situated in the heart of El Segundo, the new facility reinforces the Sparks\u2019 role as a cornerstone of LA\u2019s professional sports landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“We\u2019re building a place where Sparks players can be at their best on and off the court,\u201d said Eric Holoman, Managing Partner and Governor of the Los Angeles Sparks. “From cutting-edge training and recovery spaces to family and community areas, every corner of this facility was designed with them at the center. It reflects our commitment to our team, our fans, and the city of Los Angeles, and sets a new standard for what a professional sports organization can provide for its athletes.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEl Segundo is well known for its dynamic and diverse economy, and we\u2019re thrilled that the WNBA\u2019s marquee franchise, the LA Sparks, is building their new state-of-the-art headquarters and training facility here,\u201d shared El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel. “This facility will set a new standard in the league, reflecting the Sparks\u2019 commitment to excellence on and off the court and reinforcing El Segundo\u2019s status as a premier destination for professional sports.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Key Features of The Sparks Training Facility:\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Sparks\u2019 training facility is more than a home base for athletes\u2014it is a statement of intent about the future of the WNBA in Los Angeles. Designed as a year-round home away from home, it reflects the franchise\u2019s mission to invest deeply in its players while cementing its place in LA\u2019s vibrant sports culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The interior of the facility and the home of business operations of the Sparks was designed by Studio Blitz a women-run commercial design firm known for creating fluid, fresh, and community-oriented spaces that celebrate the power of women.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n