UCLA Bruins road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl in Pasadena — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to Rose Bowl
Nearest major airport is Hollywood Burbank (BUR) — about 14 mi / 20 min from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the UCLA Bruins play?
The UCLA Bruins play home games at Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
What airport do you fly into for an UCLA Bruins game?
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.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ Rose Bowl 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))
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
More: Rose Bowl guide · sports in Pasadena
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