Rose Bowl Stadium

Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena is one of the landmark venues in American sports. Opened in October 1922 and recognized as a National Historic Landmark, it is best known as the home of the annual Rose Bowl Game, nicknamed The Granddaddy of Them All, and as the home football field of the UCLA Bruins. The stadium also hosts internationally significant sporting events, concerts, community gatherings and approved film and television production within the Los Angeles Thirty-Mile Studio Zone.

The Rose Bowl Game: The Granddaddy of Them All

The Rose Bowl Game is the oldest college football bowl game in the United States, with roots in the Tournament of Roses East-West football contest first played on January 1, 1902, at Pasadena’s Tournament Park. Football returned to the Tournament of Roses in 1916, and the first Rose Bowl Game inside today’s stadium was held on January 1, 1923, after the stadium opened in 1922. Traditionally played on New Year’s Day and associated with Pasadena’s Rose Parade festivities, the game became famous for its historic Big Ten–Pac-12 matchups and now participates in the expanded College Football Playoff. The Rose Bowl Game remains scheduled for January 1 in 2027 and 2028 as a CFP quarterfinal. The Rose Parade and the football game are separate signature Tournament of Roses events. Rose Bowl Game history · CFP Rose Bowl scheduling.

Home field of UCLA Bruins football

The UCLA Bruins moved their home football games to the Rose Bowl in 1982, establishing a long-running connection between the Pasadena stadium and the University of California, Los Angeles. The Rose Bowl is the Bruins’ home football venue for the 2026 season, including Big Ten Conference home dates. Check UCLA’s official football schedule for current home games, dates and future venue arrangements.

World championship sports and Pasadena traditions

The stadium has hosted five NFL Super Bowls, soccer at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, the 1994 FIFA Men’s World Cup Final, the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final, multiple national college football championship games and a semifinal in the inaugural 2015 College Football Playoff. Beyond football, the venue welcomes major concerts, community events, Fourth of July celebrations and the famous Rose Bowl Flea Market, held on the second Sunday of each month. These gatherings form part of the stadium’s civic and cultural identity in Pasadena. Rose Bowl Stadium history and events.

LA28: The 2028 Summer Olympic Games

The Rose Bowl Stadium is an officially designated venue for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics. In Pasadena, the stadium will host the final stages of the Olympic football (soccer) competitions, including men’s and women’s semifinals and medal matches. The announced men’s gold-medal match is Friday, July 28, 2028, followed by the women’s gold-medal match on Saturday, July 29, 2028. Match schedules and operational arrangements remain subject to change.

This will mark a remarkable third Olympic appearance for the landmark venue: it hosted track cycling at the 1932 Los Angeles Games and Olympic soccer in 1984, including the men’s gold-medal final. LA28 identifies the Rose Bowl and Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as the two venues to host events at all three Los Angeles Olympic Games (1932, 1984 and 2028).

The Rose Bowl is one part of the wider LA28 Pasadena Zone. The nearby Rose Bowl Aquatics Center is a separate Olympic venue designated for diving; those aquatic events are not at the stadium itself. Event schedules, site access and any possible filming conflicts should be checked with stadium management as the Games approach. Sources: LA28 official Rose Bowl venue page, LA28 Olympic soccer announcement, and City of Pasadena LA28 information.

Production locations and facilities

Potential settings include the stadium seating bowl, exterior entrances and neon marquee, the field, press boxes, suites, lounges, locker rooms and the Court of Champions. These are active venue spaces, not dedicated soundstages. Access and availability must be approved by the stadium operator.

Vehicle scenes, basecamp and crew parking

The stadium advertises parking areas for open-air film scenes, ride-and-drive vehicle activations and crew parking. Its published outdoor lot sizes include Lot B (190,000 sq. ft.), Lot F (453,500 sq. ft.), Lot K (490,000 sq. ft.) and Lot M (28,400 sq. ft.). Confirm load-in, permitted vehicles, event blackout dates, security, pricing and parking operations directly with stadium staff.

Filming and permits

Pasadena generally requires a City Film Office permit for commercial motion-picture and still-photography work, including on private property, and advises at least five business days for processing. Use of the Rose Bowl also requires coordination with its venue coordinator. Insurance, production access and any additional approvals are subject to the proposed shoot.

Address and contact

Rose Bowl Stadium
1001 Rose Bowl Drive
Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 577-3100
Official website: rosebowlstadium.com
Venue rentals: Stadium special-events inquiries
Film permit information: Pasadena Film Office

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