Rose Bowl
Pasadena · Home of 🎓 UCLA Bruins
⚡ Quick answers
- Who plays at Rose Bowl?
- Rose Bowl in Pasadena is home to the UCLA Bruins (NCAAF).
- What is the closest airport to Rose Bowl?
- Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is the closest major airport, about 14 miles (23 km) from Rose Bowl — roughly 20 min by car depending on traffic.
- How much is parking at Rose Bowl?
- Game-day parking starts around $25-43 USD. Official lots are sold by the City of Pasadena: $38 advance / $43 gameday for main lots, $25 / $30 for Lot H and Brookside Park and Golf Course.
- How do you get to Rose Bowl without a car?
- Free UCLA shuttle runs continuously from 3 hours before kickoff until 1 hour after the game; Metro A Line Memorial Park Station connects to the Parsons parking area. Rideshare is another option, expect a walk in.
- Where are the best seats at Rose Bowl?
- Sections 3-6 and 17-20, rows 20-40, have the best sightlines. The west side (sections 15-22) gets shade earliest; the covered Club seats are the shadiest.
✈️🚗 Getting to Rose Bowl
Nearest major airport: Hollywood Burbank (BUR) — about 14 mi / 20 min away.
🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Sections 3-6 and 17-20, rows 20-40, have the best sightlines. The west side (sections 15-22) gets shade earliest; the covered Club seats are the shadiest.
Parking
Official lots are sold by the City of Pasadena: $38 advance / $43 gameday for main lots, $25 / $30 for Lot H and Brookside Park and Golf Course. Cheaper option is the Parsons lot (100 W. Walnut St, up to $24) with a free shuttle to the stadium. ($25-43 (Parsons up to $24) USD)
Getting there
Free UCLA shuttle runs continuously from 3 hours before kickoff until 1 hour after the game; Metro A Line Memorial Park Station connects to the Parsons parking area. Rideshare is another option, expect a walk in.
Bar scene
Tailgating in the lots opens six hours before kickoff, with a UCLA Football Fan Zone four hours before; Old Pasadena has bars and food nearby.
Pre-game bars
- Lucky Baldwin's — Old Pasadena British-style pub
- Rocco's Tavern — Old Pasadena sports tavern
- Kings Row — Old Pasadena gastropub
Insider tips
- Pre-buy parking to save $5
- Tents max 10x10 in lots
- Sun is strong; pick the west side
🧳 Visiting Rose Bowl as an away fan
The next visiting teams, and the airport you'd fly into: Hollywood Burbank (BUR) (BUR). Each link has that team's full road-trip guide.
- Sat, Oct 17Wisconsin Badgers at Bruins NCAAF
- Sat, Oct 24Michigan State Spartans at Bruins NCAAF
- Sat, Oct 31NC State Wolfpack at Bruins NCAAF
- Fri, Nov 13Illinois Fighting Illini at Bruins NCAAF
- Sat, Nov 28USC Trojans at Bruins NCAAF
🎟️ Tickets & more
🧩 Run a site, blog or rental near Rose Bowl? Add these numbers to your page. Get the free widget →