UCLA Bruins
Los Angeles, California
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Los Angeles Game Day
Traffic is the whole problem. Leave three hours for the lots, or use rail and skip driving entirely.
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The basics
What this event actually is
When
Home Saturdays, September through November
Where
Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
Coverage
Afternoon and evening national windows
Planning
How to plan the trip
The order that saves the most money and the most stress.
- Lock the date first. Kickoff windows move, dates rarely do.
- Book refundable lodging before buying tickets, because rooms sell out faster than seats.
- Compare seat locations, not just price. Shade, wind and aisle access matter more than a few rows.
- Confirm the venue bag policy and payment rules before you leave the hotel.
- Plan the exit. Rideshare pickup zones are usually several blocks from the gates.
The venue
Rose Bowl Stadium
Capacity 88,565Opened 1922Pasadena, California
A wide open bowl in a golf-course valley, used as a campus home field and a bowl venue.
- Golf course tailgating is the whole experience. Arrive at least three hours out.
- Sun exposure is brutal for early kickoffs; the west side shades first.
Teams
Programs involved
USC Trojans
Los Angeles, California
Game day guideWatching
If you are staying home
Afternoon and evening national windows. Our conference viewing guide breaks down which package carries which window, including the streaming options that cover games not on national television.
How to watch guide