Los Angeles Sparks Announce Historic Investment in New Facility
Los Angeles Sparks have revealed their plans to build an impressive 55,000-square-foot training facility, with an investment of $150 million. This state-of-the-art project is expected to open its doors in El Segundo, California, in 2027.
This initiative represents the largest investment made by a single team in the history of women’s sports, marking a significant milestone for the Sparks and the WNBA.
We are building a place where Sparks players can give their best, both on and off the court.
Eric Holoman, Sparks Governor
The new facility, designed with the players’ needs in mind, will include state-of-the-art training and recovery spaces, as well as areas for family and community. This project reflects the team’s commitment to its players, its fans, and the city of Los Angeles, setting a new standard for what a professional sports organization can offer its athletes.The training facility planned for the Sparks will be 55,000 square feet and will feature a “player sanctuary” with a pool and nap rooms, two regulation basketball courts, a circular locker room, a gym, and training spaces.The construction of new training facilities adds to the growing investment in the WNBA, with teams like the Las Vegas Aces, the Phoenix Mercury, and the Seattle Storm already having built dedicated training centers in recent years. Other teams, such as the Indiana Fever, the Chicago Sky, the New York Liberty, and the Dallas Wings, have also announced plans to build their own facilities.
This investment represents a major step forward for the Sparks, who for a long time were considered laggards in providing resources for their players.
The three-time WNBA champion team has played its games at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles and has used various training facilities over the years.
The new facility will feature the WNBA’s first indoor-outdoor “player sanctuary,” including an outdoor spa pool, nap rooms, and wellness spaces; two regulation courts; a circular locker room; and a state-of-the-art gym and training spaces.
