Clippers fans share photos and videos from Intuit Dome open house
By Will Eudy
LA Clippers fans have been anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood. Ever since the NBA free agency period calmed down, it is seemingly all anyone has been able to think about.
The arena will officially open on August 15 when Intuit Dome hosts a Bruno Mars concert for its first official event. But in the meantime, an open house was hosted this week for fans to tour the arena and explore all that they will be able to enjoy at games this upcoming season and beyond.
We already know about the various amenities this arena will have, given that it is slated to be one of the most state-of-the-art and unique sports venues in existence. But fans that attended the open house and shared their photos and videos expressed that it is simply something you have to experience for yourself to understand the hype.
Joey Linn shared this video from the exterior of the building. The outside concourse leading up to the arena entrance features a full-length basketball court where fans can play, situated directly in front of a massive TV. The Clippers are planning to use this space to host watch parties for fans (presumably for away games and playoff games).
Jamal Cristopher shared a photo from inside Intuit Dome where one concourse overlooks the Clippers' practice facility. Two courts are shown outlined with red paint and the cursive "Los Angeles Clippers" wordmarks can be seen at center court.
Further inside, we can see the seating bowl and court set up, with the place looking like it could host an NBA game tomorrow. The red and blue flashing lights all around the seats are the cherry on top for this one-of-a-kind tour.
Kelli Johnson shared a photo of the new jerseys on display at the Intuit Dome team store as well. Now with an entire arsenal of new merchandise to choose from, Clippers fans will undoubtedly be spending plenty of time picking out new apparel for family and friends.
This entire event was a nice sneak peek at what is to come for die-hard fans in Los Angeles. In less than three months, the Clippers will be hosting their first ever home game in an arena they will have all to themselves.