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Veterans Stadium is about to be demolished for a sports complex. Here’s what it meant to Long Beach
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Kate Raphael | Long Beach Post , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the project, which is funded by Measure LB, are available from local sources, including the plans for completion in 2029 and the scope of the 18-acre development.
Veterans Memorial Stadium in Long Beach is set to be demolished to make way for a new sports complex. The stadium has been a part of the community for 70 years, serving as a hub for football. The demolition will pave the way for a $250 million transformation that includes a new stadium and a large sports complex.
The complex will feature various facilities such as fields, courts, and training facilities. Further details about the project, which is funded by Measure LB, are available from local sources, including the plans for completion in 2029 and the scope of the 18-acre development.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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