Please read through ALL of the information so that you are prepared for the game on Friday 10/13. Don’t forget to wear BLUE!

LA Bowl Friday Night Lights presents Warren versus Downey at SoFi Stadium on Friday, October 13 at 7:00PM. This storied tradition takes on a new level of excitement as these two teams make history, playing the first high school football game ever in SoFi Stadium. We need your support for our Bears! Please review critical information regarding the game. 

We urge everyone to remember that this is a family-oriented event. Be mindful of language used and keep the chants cleaned. We do not want to see anyone removed due to inappropriate behavior, and we want Warren represented in the best manner possible. 

Before the Game

A limited quantity of general admission tickets are still available. Visit TicketmasterLinks to an external site. to purchase your tickets now before they are sold out. General admission tickets are $35. Pre-paid parking is $25 from ParkWhizLinks to an external site.. We recommend that you purchase your parking ahead of time. Payment for parking on the day of will be $45. 

All attendees must have a ticket. Children 2 and under do not need a ticket. 

Student Bus Information

If there are any Warren students who are interested in attending the game but did not purchase a student section ticket, please see Dr. White or Mrs. Miyahara. 

  • For students need a ride to SoFi Stadium, there are still a select number of seats available on the student buses
  • Students must ride the buses both ways
    • Students will take the same bus to and from SoFi Stadium
    • Students can leave their belongings on the bus. 
  • Students must submit permission slips and $10 (without ASB stickers) or $5 (with ASB stickers) in order to reserve their seats
    • Permission slips and money can be turned in to the Senior Stage during snack or lunch
    • There are limited seats, and ride tickets will be sold first come, first serve
  • Warren student buses will depart at 4:00PM 
  • The student buses will pick up in the front parking lot near the O gate
    • Arrive no later than 4:00PM 
    • Proof of bus seat (blue or yellow tickets) and proof of game ticket must be presented before boarding the bus  
  • Warren student buses will drop off in Lot N
    • Students will walk from Lot N to Gates 8A and 8B
    • Students will return to Lot N following the game in order to board the bus and return to Warren

Warren Wear: Bears Bleed Blue

Warren Wear is available for sale. ASB is selling Cave shirts, Rivalry shirts, and spirit wear from 7:30AM-4:00PM in the front office. Warren Football is selling football merchandise on Wednesday and Thursday from 10:00AM-4:00PM in front of the P-Building. Warren Football will also be selling merchandise on Thursday from 2:30-6:00PM in Bear Alley. Warren PTSA is selling clear commemorative drawstring bags and other Warren Wear in Bear Alley on Thursday from 2:30-6:00PM. 

Warren Student Section

Students who are attending the game must wear a school-issued wristband in order to sit in the Warren student section at SoFi Stadium. These wristbands will be issued on Friday, October 13 in the Warren gym. 

Students who plan on sitting in the Warren student section, must attend a mandatory session in the Warren Gym on Friday, October 13. Students must check in with their teachers and receive permission before attending a session. Session times listed below:

  • 8:00 AM
  • 8:30 AM
  • 10:30 AM
  • 12:30 PM
  • 2:00 PM

During these sessions, students will receive critical bus and stadium information as well as conduct expectations. Following the presentation, students will show proof of game ticket before receiving a school-issued student section wristband. 

Warren student buses will depart at 4:00 PM. The student buses will pick up in the front parking lot near the O-gate. If you have purchased a seat on the Warren student buses, please arrive at the O-gate by no later than 4:00PM. Proof of bus seat (blue or yellow tickets) and proof of game ticket must be presented before boarding the bus.  

Warren student buses will drop off in Lot N. Students will walk from Lot N to Gates 8A and 8B. Students will return to Lot N following the game in order to board the bus and return to Warren. Students must return on the same bus.  

Preparing for the Game

Tickets need to be downloaded from the SoFi Stadium website or the SoFi Stadium appLinks to an external site. using your Ticketmaster credentials (the same email address as that tied to your ticket(s)). Tickets should be downloaded in advance and added to your phone’s digital wallet to avoid WiFi issues. Have your phone ready with your ticket(s) available upon arrival at the gate. Printed tickets and screenshots will not be accepted. 

Please pack appropriately for the game. SoFi Stadium adheres to a strict clear bag policy. Clear bags/totes are not to exceed 12” x 12” x 6”. The only exception to a clear bag is a small clutch, not to exceed 4” x 6”. 

Noisemakers are prohibited by both CIF and SoFi Stadium. Please leave any artificial noisemakers at home, including but not limited to air horns, cowbells, bullhorns, loudspeakers, amplified music, etc. 

For a complete list of prohibited items, please visit the venue’s “Know Before You Go” webpage (https://www.sofistadium.com/planyourvisit/Links to an external site.). 

The parking lots open at 4:30PM. Tailgating is prohibited in the parking lot. The stadium gates will open at 6:00PM. 

Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Aside from reserved staff and student sections, there are no assigned seats (regardless of 100 or 200 section tickets). Please plan on arriving early to ensure desired seating. 

SoFi Stadium is a cashless stadium. Cash will not be accepted. All major credit cards, debit cards, and methods of mobile pay are accepted. Cash-to-Card kiosks are located on Level 4 upon entry. 

Remember, Bears Bleed BlueBefore you leave home, make sure you are wearing your BLUE Warren wear with pride! 

SoFi Stadium 

Arrival

Attendees who are being dropped off and/or picked up at SoFi Stadium will go to Lot P. Uber, Lyft, and all other rideshare options will report to Lot P. 

Attendees who are driving to SoFi Stadium will park in Purple Zone Lots M, L, and K or in the Blue Zone Lot N.

As a reminder, SoFi Stadium parking lots will open at 4:30PM. The stadium gates will open at 6:00PM.

All entries will be through Gates 8A and 8B. Upon entering, all attendees will be screened through the stadium’s security system (see bag policy and prohibited items above). 

Seating

Again,  seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Aside from reserved staff and student sections, there are no assigned seats (regardless of 100 or 200 section tickets). Once Level 1 seating sections are full, remaining ticket holders will be required to move up to Level 2. Please plan on arriving early to ensure desired seating. 

Reserved Seating Sections: These sections will be reserved for students and staff; however, individual seats are on a first come, first serve basis. 

  • Band–Section 102 
  • Student Sections–102-108: All students must have wristbands in this section
  • Staff Sections–109-111: All staff must have a ticket for this section

Recommended General Admission Sections: We highly recommend early arrival for these General Admission sections as seats are on a first come, first serve basis. 

  • Band Families–Section 101
  • Football Families–Section 112 
  • Warren Fans–Sections 112-116 and 100-101 

Special Notes

JROTC: Please cheer loudly as our JROTC program will perform for the first time ever at this monumental event! 

  • Before National Anthem – Our new JROTC program will perform for their first event: Presentation of Colors
  • Between 3rd and 4th quarter – Mia Ruiz, JROTC Company Commander, will be recognized as a recipient for an ARMY ROTC scholarship

Make sure to congratulate Coach Pearson as it was just announced that he has been selected as the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 7 LA County High School Coach of the Week!

SoFi Stadium concession stands will be open on the first level. All food will be sold from the open concession stands. There will be no alcohol sales. This is a CIF-sanctioned event. Alcohol is strictly prohibited.

The game will be livestreamed on NFHS Network (subscription required). If you cannot make it to SoFi Stadium, please tune in so that you don’t miss a second of the action. 

Please continue to check emails from SoFi Stadium (Hollywood Park) for important updates and protocol. 

If you have any other questions, please email Dr. White (cwhite@dusd.net) and Samantha Miyahara (smiyahara@dusd.net). 

Go Bears! 

Warren High School 

Administration and Athletics