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Los Angeles, California - Rose Bowl Stadium - Blue and Gold - Joe and Josephine Bruin
Home games in the Rose Bowl, which means golf course tailgating and one of the best pregame settings in the country.
A conference team playing in a historic non-campus stadium, with the most scenic approach in the league.
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- Stadium
- Rose Bowl Stadium
- Capacity
- 88,565
- Opened
- 1922
- Conference
- Big Ten
How to watch
Broadcast and streaming
Late national windows for eastern viewers, which makes streaming the practical option for most of the conference.
National windows
Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.
Out-of-market
A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.
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Tickets
What tickets actually cost you in planning
Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.
- The stadium is far larger than typical demand, so tickets are the easiest get in the conference.
- The USC game is the exception and fills the building.
- The stadium is roughly 45 minutes from campus. Plan around Pasadena, not Westwood.
Where to sit
The lower sideline is the best value in the venue. The upper rows are far from the field but have the mountain view.
Traditions
What makes a UCLA Saturday different
Eight Clap
The crowd cheer led before kickoff and after scores.
Rose Bowl setting
Playing in the Arroyo Seco with the San Gabriels behind the north end is the draw as much as the game.
Attend
Games to plan around
College Football
Los Angeles Game Day
- When
- Home Saturdays, September through November
- Venue
- Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California
Coverage: Afternoon and evening national windows
Traffic is the whole problem. Leave three hours for the lots, or use rail and skip driving entirely.
Tailgating
- Golf course lots are the whole experience. Arrive three hours out.
- Shade is scarce for early kickoffs. Bring a canopy if you can.
Sun protection, a hat and cold-drink capacity. This is a heat venue, not a cold one.
Travel and stay
- LAX, Burbank and Long Beach all work; Burbank is closest to Pasadena.
- Traffic in and out of the Arroyo is slow. Plan an extra hour each way.
Weather: Hot and sunny for early kickoffs with almost no shade. Sunscreen matters more than any layer.
Around the game
Beyond the stadium in Los Angeles, California
- Old Town PasadenaTen minutes from the stadium and the best pregame and postgame area.
- Golf course lotsThe Brookside lots next to the stadium are the classic tailgate setup.
Rivalry weekends
UCLA game-day packing list
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Stadium
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.
FAQ
UCLA questions
What channel is UCLA on?
Late national windows for eastern viewers, which makes streaming the practical option for most of the conference.
How hard is it to get UCLA tickets?
The stadium is far larger than typical demand, so tickets are the easiest get in the conference.
Where should I sit at Rose Bowl Stadium?
The lower sideline is the best value in the venue. The upper rows are far from the field but have the mountain view.
What is the weather like for a UCLA home game?
Hot and sunny for early kickoffs with almost no shade. Sunscreen matters more than any layer.
Where should I tailgate at Rose Bowl Stadium?
Golf course lots are the whole experience. Arrive three hours out.
What is the best airport for a UCLA game?
LAX, Burbank and Long Beach all work; Burbank is closest to Pasadena.
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