Sightseeing

Rose Bowl Stadium

📍 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, California, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Los Angeles
Category: Sightseeing
Duration: 1-3 hours
Opening Hours: Guided tours on Thu, Fri, Sat mornings when no event
Ticket Price: Tours $10; event tickets vary by game
Address: Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, California, USA
Coordinates: 34.1613, -118.1677

Introduction

The Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, opened in 1922, is one of America's most storied football temples and is affectionately called the Granddaddy of Them All. The horseshoe-shaped open-air venue seats more than 90,000 and has long hosted UCLA Bruins home football games and the annual New Year's Day Rose Bowl Game. Beyond American football, it staged the 1994 men's FIFA World Cup Final, two women's World Cup finals, the 1984 Olympic soccer matches, and countless legendary concerts. The surrounding Brookside golf course and the monthly Rose Bowl Flea Market keep the grounds vibrant year-round, making the stadium a dual landmark of Los Angeles sports and pop culture.

✨ Highlights

Century-Old Football Shrine

Opened in 1922, it is one of America's oldest football stadiums, carrying more than a century of college football tradition.

Annual Rose Bowl Game

The New Year's Day Rose Bowl is the oldest college football bowl game, a national spectacle each January 1.

World Cup Final Venue

Hosted the 1994 men's World Cup final and two women's World Cup finals, a key site in global soccer history.

90,000-Seat Capacity

The horseshoe holds more than 90,000, among the largest football stadiums in the U.S., with electric game-day atmosphere.

Rose Bowl Flea Market

On the second Sunday each month the parking lot becomes America's largest flea market with over 2,500 vendors.

Legendary Concerts

Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and U2 have all headlined here; the stadium is a top Southern California concert venue.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Time：Event days are best; flea market on second Sunday monthly

→Transport：In Pasadena, about 30 minutes east of downtown LA via the 210 freeway

→Duration：Tour about 2 hours; event days half to full day

→Parking：Large lots around the stadium; $40+ on event days

→Opening Hours：Guided tours on Thu, Fri, Sat mornings when no event

→Ticket Information：Tours $10; event tickets vary by game

💡 Tips

• Rose Bowl and popular UCLA game tickets sell out fast; book weeks or months ahead via official channels.

• The flea market opens at 9 AM; early birds find the best deals, so bring cash and a tote bag.

• Traffic is heavy on event days; take Metro Gold Line to Memorial Park station then walk or shuttle.

• Open-air seats bake by day and cool by night; dress in layers and bring sun protection for day games.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Rose Bowl Stadium?

Guided tours on Thu, Fri, Sat mornings when no event

How much is the admission for Rose Bowl Stadium?

Tours $10; event tickets vary by game

Any practical tips for visiting Rose Bowl Stadium?

Rose Bowl and popular UCLA game tickets sell out fast; book weeks or months ahead via official channels. The flea market opens at 9 AM; early birds find the best deals, so bring cash and a tote bag.