Rose Bowl Stadium
Rose Bowl Stadium is a college football stadium in Pasadena, California, home of the UCLA Bruins, who play in the Big Ten of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1922, making it 104 years old in 2026 and seats 89,702 fans. That makes it the 10th-largest stadium in FBS.
The team plays on natural grass. Its record crowd is 106,869, 1973 Rose Bowl (USC vs. Ohio State).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Home of
- UCLA Bruins
- School
- University of California, Los Angeles
- Conference
- Big Ten
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1922
- Capacity
- 89,702
- Playing surface
- Natural grass
- Former names
- Tournament of Roses Stadium (before 1923)
- Record crowd
- 106,869, 1973 Rose Bowl (USC vs. Ohio State)
- Size rank in FBS
- 10th of 138
Famous games at Rose Bowl Stadium
- 1994: Brazil beat Italy on penalties in the FIFA World Cup Final
- 1999: USA beat China on penalties in the Women's World Cup Final
- 1984: France beat Brazil 2-0 in the Olympic soccer final
Game day
Parking. Fans park on the Brookside Golf Course next to the stadium (about 20,000 spaces, weather permitting) plus nine paved lots; a shuttle runs from the Memorial Park transit station.
Seating & views
The Rose Bowl is a single open bowl with an all-seated capacity of 89,702, though UCLA tarps the north upper end zone, which brought football capacity to about 69,700 in 2021. The seven-story Terry Donahue Pavilion on the west side holds 54 suites, 48 loge boxes and 1,200 club seats. The Den, UCLA's student section, sits in sections 2 to 6 on the east side near midfield, behind the visitors' bench. For shade, sit on the west sideline: sections 16 to 20, by the Pavilion, shade first, while east sections 1 to 8 stay sunny all afternoon. A field-level South Field Club was planned for 2026.
Parking & tailgating
Most fans park in the Arroyo Seco around the stadium, in nine paved lots and on Brookside Golf Course when weather allows. City of Pasadena lots cost $38 prepaid online or $44 on gameday and open at 10:30 a.m.. A cheaper option is the Parsons lot at 100 W. Walnut St., with a free shuttle from three hours before kickoff. Tailgating is a big part of the day: the Area H Fan Zone in Lot H outside Gates A and B adds food, beer gardens and music, and students gather at BruinFest on the golf course outside Gate N. Check UCLA's weekly Gameday Information page, since times change.
Seating and parking sources: uclabruins.com, uclabruins.com, shadedseats.com.
Plan your trip to Rose Bowl Stadium
Stadiums near Rose Bowl Stadium10
- 1FBSLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — USC Trojans 11 mi
- 2FBSSnapdragon Stadium — San Diego State Aztecs 112 mi
- 3FCSTorero Stadium — San Diego Toreros 112 mi
- 4FCSMustang Memorial Field — Cal Poly Mustangs 162 mi
- 5FBSValley Children's Stadium — Fresno State Bulldogs 200 mi
- 6FBSCEFCU Stadium — San Jose State Spartans 303 mi
- 7FBSStanford Stadium — Stanford Cardinal 319 mi
- 8FCSGreater Zion Stadium — Utah Tech Trailblazers 327 mi
- 9FBSCalifornia Memorial Stadium — California Golden Bears 346 mi
- 10FBSHornet Stadium — Sacramento State Hornets 358 mi
Questions about Rose Bowl Stadium
Where do the UCLA Bruins play home games?
The UCLA Bruins play at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California.
How many people does Rose Bowl Stadium hold?
Rose Bowl Stadium has a capacity of 89,702.
When did Rose Bowl Stadium open?
Rose Bowl Stadium opened in 1922.
What is the attendance record at Rose Bowl Stadium?
The record crowd at Rose Bowl Stadium is 106,869, 1973 Rose Bowl (USC vs. Ohio State).
Where do I park for games at Rose Bowl Stadium?
Fans park on the Brookside Golf Course next to the stadium (about 20,000 spaces, weather permitting) plus nine paved lots; a shuttle runs from the Memorial Park transit station.
Does Rose Bowl Stadium have grass or turf?
Rose Bowl Stadium has a natural grass field.
What other college football stadiums are near Rose Bowl Stadium?
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles is about 11 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
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