Game Day Information For Rams v Cowboys Saturday August 13

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Rams are finally home, and this Saturday they will be playing their first game in Los Angeles in 22 years when the Dallas Cowboys come to town and play at the historic LA Memorial Coliseum.

Here are a few things you need to know if you plan on attending Saturday's Cowboys v Rams game:

• Gates open at 3:00 PM PT for a 5:00 PM kickoff. Fans should arrive early enough to go through security and be in their seats by 5:00 PM.
• The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect at all games at the Coliseum. Visit nfl.com/allclear for more information.
• Parking in USC Campus and Exposition Park lots are by permit only and there is no public parking on-site for Rams games.
• Due to limited parking, fans are encouraged to "Go Metro on Game Day".  More information can be found at https://www.metro.net/riding/gameday/
• Limited number of tickets are still available for sale at Ticketmaster.com starting at $40.

To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, the Los Angeles Rams outlined details for what fans may expect when attending games this season at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.  For more information, please visit www.therams.com.

PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

Parking in USC Campus and Exposition Park lots are by permit only and there is no public parking on-site for Rams games. USC Gameday Traffic Flow will be in effect for guests driving to the Coliseum (see the attached maps).

Parking lots open five hours prior to kickoff and close 90 minutes after the end of game. Vehicles must exit the stadium parking lots by 90 minutes after the conclusion of the game.

Due to limited parking, fans are encouraged to "Go Metro on Game Day," including to access Family Day.  More information can be found at https://www.metro.net/riding/gameday/.

TAILGATING

There is no tailgating on the USC Campus or USC Campus Parking Facilities during Los Angeles Rams games or events.

Tailgating is allowed in designated Exposition Park lots (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 4, Lot 5, Lot 6, South Lawn and State Dr.).  Tailgating is not permitted in Lot 3, the Visitor Parking Structure, South Park Dr., Martin Luther King Blvd., or Expo Center Dr.

In designated lots, tailgating is allowed only in individual parking spaces, in front or behind each vehicle only. Tailgating equipment must not block pedestrian or vehicle access.  The use of multiple spaces without a vehicle is prohibited.  A small canopy (not larger than 10'x10') may be erected in front of or behind each vehicle only.

Full tailgating policies can be found here http://www.therams.com/events/parking.html.

SECURITY

To ensure a safe gameday experience, the Los Angeles Rams, NFL and USC are working with numerous city, state and federal agencies including the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and the FBI.

Gates open two hours prior to kickoff.

New for this season, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is introducing enhanced security elements for all events.  Metal detectors have been installed at all gates and guests will be required to walk through them before entering the stadium.

The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for all games at the Coliseum this year. The Rams strongly encourage fans to not bring any type of bags, but outlined below is what is permissible. Fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:

• Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12." (Official clear plastic tote bags are available at ramsfanshop.com or at Albertsons, Vons or Pavilions), or
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one of the clear bag options.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at a gate designated for this purpose.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, seat cushions, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

For additional information, go to NFL.com/allclear.