Alcohol is available for purchase at all events at select concessions stands. Individuals must be 21 years or older and are required to show a valid drivers license when purchasing. All concessions have the right to refuse or stop service to any patron, at any time.

The Galen Center and University grounds and facilities may not be used for commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional activity without prior approval. Authorized corporate sponsors will be identified by official vendor passes, distributed through the USC Athletic Department. Violators of these are subject to trespass ordinances. For more information about marketing activities on an event game day, sponsors should contact USC Athletics at (213) 740-9872 or by email at jeskenaz@usc.edu.

All restrooms in the arena are equipped with diaper-changing tables, and are handicapped accessible.

Signs and banners are not allowed in the Galen Center without prior approval from USC Athletics.

Alcohol Beverages, Bottles & Cans are not allowed.

Factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less, are allowed; limit 2 per person and non-metallic, refillable containers (must be empty upon entry)

Personal messages of any kind are not accepted on event day.

Game day bus parking is limited. Please contact USC Transportation at (213) 740-3575 if you are arriving by private/chartered bus to make arrangements.

Photography cameras are allowed in The Galen Center; however, video cameras and tripods are not permitted within Galen Center. All commercial uses of photographs depicting game action are allowed only through licensing agreement. Camera lenses are limited to 3 inches.

Children 2 years and under do not require a ticket as long as they are held in a lap and do not interfere with other guests’ viewing of the event. Strollers are not permitted inside Galen Center.

To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite guest entry into the venue, Galen Center enforces a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the arena for all events (one clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” per person). The policy does not affect other items that fans normally bring to a game, which can be carried in their pockets or openly in their arms. Also, for increased security, all guests entering the Galen Center walk through metal detector screening with arms raised (guests should remove metal items from pockets).

All prohibited items (please see list, under Prohibited Items) will not be allowed. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays.

Ice chests and coolers are not allowed at Galen Center.

Only authorized personnel with proper credentials will be permitted on the court before, during, or after a game. Any unauthorized person going on to the court will be removed and subject to ejection and/or arrest.

For guests needing to reach upper level seats, there is an elevator located near the North doors. The elevator to the suite level is on the northeast corner of the building.

There are no in-and-out privileges at Galen Center. Once you exit the building, no re-entry will be allowed.

In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment, we ask that fans refrain from the following behavior at all events:

• Profanity or other offensive language or gestures, whether spoken, written or appearing on apparel
• Smoking (including vaporizers, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco)
• Intoxication or excessive alcohol consumption or signs of substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior
• Bringing prohibited items into the venue
• Throwing of items or liquids
• Entering the playing field or court at any time
• Fighting or other threatening behavior, including verbal or physical harassment
• Failure to retain ticket and/or present it to event staff if requested to do so
• Resale of tickets at the venue
• Violation of state or local laws
• Failing to follow instruction of stadium personnel or stadium policies

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN EJECTION OR ARREST

The Galen Center First Aid Station is located on the concourse behind Section 115. Please contact the nearest usher or security office if medical attention is needed.

For USC men's basketball games, Galen Center doors will open to the public 90 minutes prior to each event.

Doors for USC women's basketball and volleyball matches will open to the public 60 minutes prior to each event.

Fan satisfaction is one of the highest priorities of USC Athletics and the Galen Center. If you need assistance, please contact a nearby usher to be directed to one of our guest service representatives.

The use of laser pointers is strictly prohibited and will result in ejection from the stadium.

Lost and found is located at Guest Services at Section 117. Found items may be given to any usher in your section who will turn them in to the Galen Center office. For more information, please call (213) 740-9759 on weekdays, between 8:30am-5:00pm.

USC Bookstore popup stands will be available around the concourse. Fans may purchase gear before and after events on shop.usctrojans.com.

Guests attending events at the Galen Center who are traveling via car are encouraged to park at any of the four adjacent USC-owned structures: Figueroa Street Structure, McCarthy Way Structure, Royal Stree Structure and USC Shrine Structure. Campus structures are cashless and are available on a first-come, first-served basis until full. Daily parking begins at $20 and may vary depending on the event.

Public transportation is highly recommended to traveling to and from Galen Center events.

Metro E Line (Light Rail)

Patrons may take the E Line (formerly Expo Line) to the Jefferson/USC station.

Metro J Line 910 (Rapid Bus)

Attendees may take the J Line 910 (formerly Silver Line) to the 37th St./USC station, located 0.3 miles away from the Galen Center.

*Note: The J Line Express 950X does not stop at the 37th St./USC station

Bus Lines

The following bus routes stop at the adjacent Figueroa Street & Jefferson Blvd station:

• LADOT DASH F (Financial District/USC)
• Metro Line 2 (USC - Westwood via Sunset Blvd)
• Metro Line 35/38 (Eastbound to Downtown LA - Westbound to Washington/Fairfax via Washington Blvd)
• Metro Line 81 (Eagle Rock - Downtown LA - Harbor Freeway Station via Figueroa Street)
• Metro Line 102 (LAX City Bus Center - South Gate via La Tijera-Exposition Blvd)

Patrons using ridesharing services may be picked up and dropped off at the passenger loading zone west of Galen Center on Figueroa Street.

If you are in need of assistance, please contact the nearest Guest Service Member or call (213) 740-6000.

Smoking of any kind is prohibited in any area of Galen Center.

All tickets at Galen Center are distributed digitally. Guests may buy tickets to any Galen Center event at GalenCenter.com/Tickets

USC Ticket Office
Phone: (213) 740-GOSC
Email: usc_ticket_office@usc.edu

The Ticket Office is located on the outside of the Galen Center near the North doors (Jefferson St.). For Men's Basketball games the box office opens two hours prior to tipoff and closes at halftime. For Women's Basketball games the box office opens 1.5 hours prior to tipoff and closes at halftime. Game day tickets are based on availability. Walk-up tickets are $5 more than their listed online price.

USC Player Guest & Opponent Guest Will Call

Men’s Basketball ONLY
USC player guests may pick up their tickets at the will call area located to the right of the South doors, at the Adminsitration Entrance. This open one hour prior to tipoff. Photo I.D. will be required for all ticket pickups. Opponent player guests may pick up their tickets at this location starting one hour before tipoff. Photo I.D. will be required for all ticket pickups.

All Other Sports
USC player guests may pick up their tickets at the will call area located inside the North doors. This location opens one hour prior to tipoff. Photo I.D. will be required for all ticket pickups.

Lost, Stolen, Forgotten, and/or Destroyed Tickets—Replacement Policy
The USC Ticket Office will address lost or stolen ticket issues with the primary account holder on record. Reprints may be issued upon approval. The USC Ticket Office reserves the right to refuse any replacement ticket request.

Roadside assistance is not available at the Galen Center. Please contact USC Transportation for assistance with battery service and lockouts.