LA's Fall Sports Rush: USC Hosts Oregon, the Dodgers Chase October, and the Kings Drop the Puck Sports

LA's Fall Sports Rush: USC Hosts Oregon, the Dodgers Chase October, and the Kings Drop the Puck

September 22, 2026 · Los Angeles

Los Angeles is running three sports storylines through the same week, spread across three different stadiums on opposite sides of the city.

At the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, USC Trojans Football hosts Oregon on September 26, 2026, a marquee matchup between two of the country's highest-profile programs. Across town, the Dodgers host the Padres at Dodger Stadium in a season-defining series as the defending champions push for another October run.

The Kings also open their preseason at Crypto.com Arena against the Utah Mammoth, an early look at the roster before the NHL regular season gets underway. All three are ticketed through Ticketmaster and listed live on Loocofest.

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