It is the first weekend of the new year, and Los Angeles has plenty of exciting events going on this weekend to kick off your 2026!
From high-stakes football games that will end the 2025 NFL regular season to an inaugural fine arts festival, there is a wide variety of activities for Dodgers fans to enjoy this weekend. Dodgers Nation has you covered with some of the most exciting upcoming events happening in LA!
Sports
Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals
The Rams have one more regular season before beginning a playoff run. The Rams are currently the No. 6 seed in the AFC but could advance to the No. 5 seed depending on the outcome of a few Week 18 games. Go support LA as the Rams take on the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium at 1:25 pm PT. Tickets are available for purchase here.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies
There will be two chances this weekend to catch the Lakers going head-to-head with the Grizzlies. LA with host Memphis at the Crypto.com Arena on Friday at 7:30 pm and then again on Sunday at 6:30 pm. Grab your tickets here!
Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics
The Clippers will be facing the Boston Celtics at the Intuit Dome on Saturday at 7:30 pm. LA has won some recent games after a long stretch of losses at the beginning of the season. Don’t miss your chance to see the Clippers in action, and purchase your tickets here.
For the Family
Floatfest: A Rose Parade Showcase
If you didn’t get a chance to go to the Rose Parade this year, there is still an opportunity to admire the parade floats in person. From Jan 1-3, head to Sierra Madre and Washington Boulevard in Pasadena to get an up-close view of the floats. Tickets and more information are available here.
Ice at Santa Monica
There are only a few more days to enjoy ice skating in Los Angeles. The ice skating rink in Downtown Santa Monica closes on January 19, so lace up those skates (or rent a pair and pay for admission for $22) and hop on the ice this weekend. Tickets and more information are available here.
The First LA ARTS + Multi Cultural Fine Arts Festival
Dive into the world of fine arts at the first ever LA Arts and Multi Cultural Fine Arts Festival at Raymond Renaissance Theatre. The exhibit will open at 10 am on Saturday and close at 4 pm on Sunday. Tickets start at $50 and are available for purchase here.
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