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- Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour kicks off in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium on April 28th.
- Fans attending the concert should be aware of SoFi Stadium’s bag policy, which restricts the size and type of bags allowed.
- Parking at SoFi Stadium can be pre-purchased online to save money and should be accessed via specific entrances.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is preparing to bring the house down as fans from all over the country descend on Los Angeles for the opening night of her “Cowboy Carter” tour.
Beyoncé will debut her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour at SoFi stadium on April 28. The Los Angeles concert will be the first of 32 stadium shows across the U.S. and Europe. The “Cowboy Carter” creator initially announced the tour the night before the Grammy Awards, where she took home best country album and album of the year.
Since then, she has added a handful of concerts including final shows in Las Vegas. She’s also set to make history with her scheduled tour dates, including in Los Angeles. The nine-city tour is expected to wrap on July 26.
Here’s what to know as fans head to the first string of shows in L.A.
How to get to SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium is located in Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. The address for the stadium is 1001 Stadium Drive. Parking lots open a at 4 p.m. PT, and doors open at 5 p.m. PT. The show will begin at 7 p.m. PT.
What’s the bag policy at SoFi Stadium?
Like any other stadium event, there are tight rules around personal items fans are allowed to bring inside the stadium. Ticketholders can bring a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar) and small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4 by 6 inches with or without a handle or strap.
Additionally, to accommodate guests who require medical items, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC totes that do not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches are also approved.
Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
The bag policy for each event may vary; fans can visit the SoFi’s official site for more information.
Parking and other logistics at SoFi Stadium
Concertgoers should enter at the Prairie Avenue and Arbor Vitae Street locations and follow signs to park in Lot N. Afterward, it is advised to enter SoFi Stadium at American Airlines VIP Entry 7.
Fans can save money by paying for parking before arriving to the stadium. Parking can be purchased online. As of April 25, prices range from $44 to $60.50. Those prices will increase on site the day of the show. Fans can refer to SoFi’s parking zone maps for directions to their parking entry location.
Rideshare pick-up and drop-off will be located on Kareem Court and Pincay Avenue.
Are photos and video allowed during the show?
SoFi Stadium does allow fans to use still cameras for their personal use. However, additional accessories such as tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and cameras with a lens longer than 6 inches are prohibited.
As fans know, Beyoncé first released the 27-track project March 29, 2024. It has since made history and broken multiple records. As Beyoncé’s first country album, she deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike.
Prior to releasing “Cowboy Carter” Beyoncé opened up about creating the projects and her struggles within the country music genre, referencing her 2016 CMA Awards performance.
“This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed…and it was very clear that I wasn’t,” she wrote. “But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive.”
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network’s Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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