Gameday Guide

Rose Bowl

Pasadena, California · UCLA

CLEAR BAG
12" x 12" x 6"
GATES
1h30 before
TRANSIT
Rail + bus
OUTSIDE FOOD
Allowed
RIDESHARE
Available
CAPACITY
89,702

What size bag can I bring?

12" x 12" x 6"
CLEAR BAG REQUIRED
Approved: 12" x 6" x 12" Clear Plastic Bag; 1 Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag; Clutch with Shoulder Strap or Clutch with Wrist Strap (clutch may not be larger than 4.5" X 6.5"); Diaper Bag, as long as accompanied by a child. Non-Approved: Backpacks, Camera Case, Mesh Bag, Purse, Tinted Plastic Bag, Oversized Tote Bag, Printed Pattern Plastic Bag, Fanny Pack, Binoculars Case.

Teams that play here

Plan your visit

All parking lots open 6 hours prior to kickoff and close 90 minutes after the game. The UCLA Football Fan Zone (Lot H) is open to all fans 4 hours and 15 minutes prior to kickoff and closes 15 minutes before kickoff.

Getting in

Gates. Gates open 90 minutes prior to the announced kickoff time.
Transit. Take the Metro A Line and exit at Memorial Park Station in Pasadena; from there walk approximately 2.4 miles to the stadium or purchase a Rose Bowl Shuttle pass. Metrolink trains arrive into Union Station where passengers transfer to the Metro A Line. Lines: Metro A Line (exit at Memorial Park Station, Pasadena), Metrolink (arrives Union Station; transfer to Metro A Line).
Rideshare. Rideshare is not allowed at the Rose Bowl Stadium during UCLA Football games. Guests may take rideshare to the Parsons shuttle lot in Old Town Pasadena and ride the shuttle to and from the stadium.
Tailgating. No in-and-out privileges for vehicles. Parking is first come, first served; no saving of spaces (groups should caravan in together). Guests must tailgate only in front of or behind their vehicle. Tents 10'x10' or smaller may be pitched in front of or behind the vehicle, and tent setup is only allowed in grass lots. Roadways, aisles and parking areas must be kept clear for vehicles and emergency personnel. No selling of items or soliciting/marketing. No box trucks, trailers, grill-in-tow, or outside catering services in parking lots. No glass containers. No consumption of alcohol in tailgating areas after kickoff. No drinking games or alcohol-related paraphernalia (e.g., beer bongs, beer pong). No amplified music and no music with inappropriate language. Report problems by texting (626) 400-5119. All parking lots open 6 hours prior to game time and close 90 minutes following the conclusion of the game. No open flames permitted in any tailgate or parking area. No charcoal grills in the RV parking area (West Drive). All barbecue grills must be raised off the ground. Dispose of charcoal in designated bins. Charcoal grills are permitted in most tailgate areas. RV / oversized-vehicle parking is located on West Drive and all RV/oversized vehicles must enter from the west side of the bowl; RV parking is $128 in advance and $154 day of. No overnight RV parking is available.
Accessibility. Accessible seating available (order online in Row 28 or call (310) 825-2946); standard-seat ticket holders may exchange for accessible seats on game day at the Customer Service Window outside Gate B or inside at Tunnel 28. Assistive listening devices available at the Rose Bowl Administration Office at Tunnel 28. Wheelchair assistance available inside the stadium via guest services (not provided outside the gates). See rosebowlstadium.com/plan-your-visit/accessible-services.
Entry. Prohibited: Animals, Bags that violate the Bag Policy (See Bag Policy), Balls, toys or sports equipment, Banners, signs, flags, poles or sticks, Beverage Containers larger than 32 oz./1 liter (factory-sealed plastic bottles and empty reusable bottes are allowed; limit 2 per person), Boxes or wrapped packages, Cans, glass bottles or alcoholic beverages, Coolers, Drones, Helium balloons, Laser pointers, Noisemakers including thunder sticks, musical instruments, whistles, air horns and boom boxes, Outside Food (only for non-UCLA games), Skates, skateboards, hoverboards, scooters or bicycles, Stadium seat cushion with metal frame, Umbrellas, Unauthorized cameras with lenses longer than 3.5 inches, interchangeable or telephoto lenses, Unauthorized video cameras, monopods, tripods or selfie sticks, Weapons or projectiles. There is no re-entry allowed at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Once you exit the stadium, you may not re-enter.

Parking lots

Season Ticket Holder / WAF Parking Lots (I, K, F, G). Donor / season-ticket-holder lots
West-side grass lots (5B and up). Grass parking lots on the west side of the Rose Bowl
North-side grass lots (1A and above). Grass parking lots on the north side of the Rose Bowl
West Drive (RV / oversized vehicle parking). All RV / oversized vehicles must enter from the west side of the bowl
Lot H (Fan Zone). UCLA Football Fan Zone located here, just outside Gates A & B along Rosemont Ave and Arroyo Blvd

Food worth the line

Levy Restaurants operates concession stands throughout the Rose Bowl on the spectator concourse; beer, wine, and seltzers are available for purchase at UCLA Football games. Hawkers vend beverages in the seating areas. All concession stands are cashless (use a reverse ATM to obtain a debit card).

Frequently asked

What size bag can I bring into Rose Bowl?

Rose Bowl requires a clear bag no larger than 12" x 12" x 6". Approved: 12" x 6" x 12" Clear Plastic Bag; 1 Gallon Plastic Freezer Bag; Clutch with Shoulder Strap or Clutch with Wrist Strap (clutch may not be larger than 4.5" X 6.5"); Diaper Bag, as long as accompanied by a child. Non-Approved: Backpacks, Camera Case, Mesh Bag, Purse, Tinted Plastic Bag, Oversized Tote Bag, Printed Pattern Plastic Bag, Fanny Pack, Binoculars Case. Fans can check non-compliant bags at complementary bag checks located outside the Fan Zone at Gate A and Gate D. Any medically necessary items or equipment not able to fit within the bag policy requirements should be taken for screening to the Public Safety Building, located between Gates A and B.

Does Rose Bowl require a clear bag?

Yes. Rose Bowl enforces a clear bag policy, and a clear bag may be no larger than 12" x 12" x 6".

Can you bring outside food into Rose Bowl?

Outside food is prohibited only for non-UCLA games; it is permitted at UCLA football games. Coolers are prohibited.

When do gates open at Rose Bowl?

Gates open 90 minutes prior to the announced kickoff time.

Where do you park for a UCLA game?

Rose Bowl has on-site lots including Season Ticket Holder / WAF Parking Lots (I, K, F, G), West-side grass lots (5B and up), North-side grass lots (1A and above), West Drive (RV / oversized vehicle parking), Lot H (Fan Zone). Reserve a nearby spot in advance through SpotHero on this page.