The Los Angeles Sparks announced plans Tuesday to build a $150 million, 55,000-square-foot practice facility in El Segundo. The complex is scheduled to open in 2027.
The project represents the largest single-team investment in women’s sports history and comes amid a wave of new training centers across the WNBA.
The Sparks partnered with global architecture and design firm Gensler on the project. Transwestern’s Sports & Entertainment Group advised on land acquisition and will serve as development manager and owner representative.
“We’re building a place where Sparks players can be at their best on and off the court,” Sparks managing partner and governor Eric Holoman said. “From cutting-edge training and recovery spaces to family and community areas, every corner of this facility was designed with them at the center. It reflects our commitment to our team, our fans, and the city of Los Angeles, and sets a new standard for what a professional sports organization can provide for its athletes.”
El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel said the project highlights the city’s status as a growing hub for professional sports.
“El Segundo is well known for its dynamic and diverse economy, and we’re thrilled that the WNBA’s marquee franchise, the LA Sparks, is building their new state-of-the-art headquarters and training facility here,” shared Pimentel. “This facility will set a new standard in the league, reflecting the Sparks’ commitment to excellence on and off the court and reinforcing El Segundo’s status as a premier destination for professional sports.”
Sparks’ Vision for a Player Sanctuary
The facility will showcase sweeping architectural curves inspired by the grace of the game and will maximize natural light through expansive windows and retractable doors.
It will include two regulation WNBA courts, a circular locker room designed to foster team unity, and state-of-the-art weight and training spaces bathed in daylight. Hydrotherapy and spa suites, an outdoor recovery pool, and flexible wellness areas for yoga, meditation, and quiet reflection are also planned.
The $150M investment is dedicated to the Sparks’ health & well-being, including:
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) September 24, 2025
– Outdoor spa pool for recovery and pre-hab/rehab
– Dedicated nap rooms
– Flexible wellness spaces for yoga, meditation, and quiet reflection
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Dedicated nap rooms will be built into the complex, along with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and nearby mountains. Officials say these details reinforce the concept of the WNBA’s first indoor-outdoor “player sanctuary.”
The interior and business offices will be designed by Studio Blitz, a women-run firm known for community-oriented spaces. Officials emphasized that the project is not just a training site, but a statement of intent about the future of the WNBA in Los Angeles.
The Sparks announce $150M investment in practice facility, setting a new standard in women’s sports.
— Los Angeles Sparks (@LASparks) September 24, 2025
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A League-Wide Surge in Facilities
The Sparks’ investment is part of a larger league trend toward building modern, dedicated practice environments.
The Las Vegas Aces opened an 88,000-square-foot facility in 2023, becoming the first team to commit to a stand-alone headquarters. The Dallas Wings are building their first training center, scheduled to open next year.
Expansion teams are making similar moves. The Toronto Tempo are preparing infrastructure for their debut. Meanwhile, Portland’s new franchise is collaborating with the NWSL’s Thorns on a 63,000-square-foot joint campus integrating basketball and soccer amenities.
I’m excited about the new LA Sparks state-of-the-art practice facility which will be the best in all of the WNBA!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 24, 2025
I want to congratulate my Sparks partner and new Lakers Owner Mark Walter, as well as my business partner Eric Holoman, for making this dream facility come to… https://t.co/39CBXh77ew
Other franchises—including the Phoenix Mercury, Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever, Chicago Sky, and New York Liberty—have already completed or are constructing new facilities.
By 2027, most WNBA teams will operate year-round in state-of-the-art training centers. The surge in investment illustrates a league-wide commitment to player health, franchise competitiveness and attracting top free agents.
For the Sparks, winners of three WNBA championships, the El Segundo project provides both a new home base. It also serves as a symbol of long-term commitment to player performance, community connection, and organizational excellence.
