Rose Bowl Stadium

Really surprised on how huge the facilities are. Nice and beautiful spaces outside the stadium 🏟 to park the cars with plenty of grass for the kids to play aorund, prepare your barbecue or just to hang around. Parking fee is $60 for general parking, be prepared. Unique experience, enjoy your experience and visit!

Pretty great experience overall at this “grand daddy of them all” stadium, which first opened in 1922! Facility is kept up very well, despite the tons of people that descend down into the area t o tailgate before a game and those that wind up inside attending the game. Beautiful and iconic setting! Pretty good security lines that, even when a bunch of people are trying to get in, seem to move pretty quickly and thoroughly. The vendors inside are pricey, as it is during any sporting event, but there are decent options, including inside the stadium during a game. The staff and vendors seem to be pretty friendly and helpful. The stadium seats are okay. Wish they were more spacious to better accommodate folks of different shapes and sizes. If the place gets packed then it is hard to comfortably sit between or by people you don’t know. Most every seat has good sight lines for the field. And the field is well kept. Seems to be enough staff inside to help people find their seats and also manage the crowd in case people misbehave or there happens to be need for intervention due to someone who is lost or someone needing medical attention. The bathroom facilities are usually a weak point of any large stadium or arena. They can get easily overwhelmed during a game, and right after, but it usually doesn’t have a long wait to get in. The bad thing is they can get pretty nasty because of the business that goes on in them. Fortunately the soap and water and paper towels used to clean up seem to be well stocked and restocked.

Today, I went to the Pasadena Rose Bowl Stadium for the "FoodieLand Night Market" It was so much fun. Many restaurants and vendors selling all types of foods, desserts, and drinks. Something for all ages, and festival games. It's hard to select which foods to eat. My eyes wanted to eat everything. Great venue, and I will definitely return next time. One thing I would suggest that they have shaded areas and water. Install water misters to reduce the hot weather.

Great stadium to see games at. We went to the LA galaxy vs LAFC game on July 4th and we had a great time. They allow you to tailgate several hours before the start of the game. We sat front row and the view was great. This was our second year in a row going to this particular game and plan on going to many more in the future.

Love the experience st the stadium, the only bad side is the traffic going and out and the parking, always seems unorganized. Otherwise, it's a great historical place, been going as a child and most recently the last few years. For more than 25 years.

Going to the Rose Bowl has always been on my bucket list. I finally got to go to the Rose Bowl for one of the most exciting games that I had ever seen. To top it off, my son’s favorite team, Michigan played. Not only did they play, they won!!! I loved the whole atmosphere. I loved the landscaping surrounding the stadium. I loved the ease of the stadium. I loved the well manicured field. I loved how the field was painted. I loved all the souvenirs. I loved the concessions. My only complaint is that the seats were crammed, but what do you expect with the age of the stadium. I’m so glad I got to experience a game at the Rose Bowl Stadium. It is such a beautiful place and I met so many great people. I hope to come again soon.

Went to the Michigan vs Alabama playoff game this year. Was the most incredible experience of my life. The Rose Bowl lives up to the hype and possibly surpasses it. Watching the sun set on the mountains as the 4th quarter dawned is something everyone should experience. Go blue!

It was a little better than I thought only it was confusing when we got in to get the parking spot, also the line to get in was ridiculous. They just want to make a single line to get in through the front entrance with a crowd of 70,000 🤦‍♂️

I love Rose Bowl I go at least once or twice a week to run around and also participate in any walk or run event they had throughout the year. You will encounter other runners and walkers super friendly. There are bathrooms, always clean.. Recommended it.

It's been a long time since I rock and rolled It's been a long time since I did the stroll... This time we strolled in with the kids for their first UCLA football game. Took the diaper bag into the game without any issues (diaper bag is ok when you have a baby with you) be sure to check the bag policy prior to visiting any stadium as they are all different. The Rose bowl could you a face lift. It's hosted some amazing sporting events, which I've had the pleasure of experiencing. But the bathrooms are a bit worn out. Seating was a bit tight with a toddler, heck even without one it's a squeeze and I'm a lean guy. Some of the food had me like wow, such as a bucket of cookies (pass the milk). Parking around the stadium is available, mostly golf course parking, FORE! Wear comfy shoes as there's a lot of walking unless you get parking near the front as most tailgaiters will. The California Hall of Fame was nice to see some of the past athletes game accomplishments.

The Rose Bowl Stadium is a must-visit for sports fans. Home to the UCLA Bruins, the game day atmosphere is electric, with passionate fans and a stunning backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains. The food is solid, and the energy is unmatched. Whether you're a football fan or just looking for a fun day out, the Rose Bowl delivers an unforgettable experience.

I went to a football game with my family and some friends. We visited the fan zone and got a bunch of free stuff I liked this place a lot but everything was super expensive 8 out of 10

This was surprisingly mine and my friends first time at the rose bowl even if we are local! We never really had a reason to come here until they hosted this year's Pokemon Go Tour 2024: Sinnoh so we HAD to go since we're all huge fans. We got there about an hour later to the event and the line to get into the parking lot was insane. We waited a good 30 min till we finally made it into the lot. They also didn't check our bags or our tickets which was odd? Felt like anyone could've just walked in but maybe there were just too many to deal with? They expected about 30k attendees so idk! It was a very large, walking event for the game pretty much. Lots of exclusive pokemon and stuff and the awesome cute inflatables and decor all over the park and stadium were so much fun to see!! They even had meet n greets with the mascots. Not very many food options and always crazy long lines and expensive. We did our event, walked a ton, and towards the end of it, we finally decided to grab a bite to eat from one of the food trucks. We are huge fans of Kogi bbq and they had their truck there! We decided to hop in line since one of our friends have never had it. Waited about an hour and a half... CRAZY!! Incredibly crazy and for such a large event, they should've had way more food trucks lined up to avoid this!! That is literally my only complaint about this. Otherwise, it was an amazing event and we had so much fun. Hoping they have more out in LA in the future! IG: @ammysalamii

It had been a long time goal of mine to attend a college football game at the Rose Bowl. Finally, it was coming to fruition. During my travels through California back in September, UCLA was hosting Coastal Carolina on a random Saturday and although it wasn't the actual Rose Bowl game on New Years Day or against a Pac-12 rival, just having the chance to enter inside this historic sports venue and watch a game was plenty good enough for me. Since it was against a small, non conference opponent, tickets were cheap. On Stubhub, maybe I paid $20. I also purchased a parking pass through the website, ParkJockey for $30. Parking was on grass beside the stadium which gave people space for tailgating. The game started at 7:30pm local time and fans were allowed inside 90 minutes before kickoff. Outside the main entrance and beside the famous Rose Bowl logo sign, the LA Rams and Lakers cheerleaders were hanging out and taking pictures with the fans. This was a dream come true for me, lol, getting a moment for photos with cheerleaders was amazing, hehehe. Entering inside the hallowed Rose Bowl grounds was surreal. Couldn't believe it was finally happening. Making my usual pregame walk around and exploring, a good portion of the seats behind both end zones were covered off by a giant UCLA themed tarmac. I wonder if they do this to prevent the stadium from appearing as empty as its reputation has garnered in recent years. I have heard that fan attendance has been lackluster so I sort of anticipated this game against Coastal Carolina being nowhere near a sellout. The stadium is composed of one entirely long section of stands that dips into the lower bowl, going around for 360 degrees. For instance, there's no Level 2, Level 3 or Level 4. When you enter inside, you either walk up or down the stairs to your seat. Since I wasn't able to venture up to the stadium's highest point for views looking down on the field, just grabbing photos of the Rose Bowl within one frame was hard. I had to use the Panorama setting on my phone to capture it all. As usual, I travel alone so when asking ushers if they'd take my picture, unfortunately they told me "no". I couldn't understand why. We're no longer in a pandemic. Regardless, I just asked nearby fans to take a quick pic and they gladly did. The Home section of the stadium appeared to be reserved for UCLA season ticket holders and alumni. Tickets had to be displayed to enter. But, if you're walking around the bowl like I was, security wasn't protecting or guarding off anything, so I easily picked a random seat at the 50 yard line. And yes, there were even plenty of empty seats there. I liked how during pregame announcements and the national anthem, fireworks were set off. It helped make for a cool atmosphere. Anytime UCLA scored a touchdown or field goal, fireworks were lit up repeatedly. UCLA has a high powered offense so scoring and firework celebrations were aplenty. Unfortunately by kickoff time, it was too late for capturing that historic Rose Bowl sun setting over the San Gabriel Mountains. I've always admired it on television. It's an iconic sunset. By the start of the game, it was mostly dark. The atmosphere was just alright (which I expected). I mean, nothing near the electric gameday settings you'd get at like Penn State, Oregon or Alabama. But still, being here for the first time was exciting. Taking nothing for granted, I had to pause at times to appreciate it all. Overall, the game was surprisingly competitive. I guess Coastal Carolina came to play hard. In the end, UCLA won. Before leaving I got in some last minute photos. Now writing this and reflecting back, I'd consider my visit to the Rose Bowl a successful one. Thank you for having me Pasadena.

Came here for a Pokemon Go event over the weekend, which includes thousands of people participating. It was actually my first time coming to this venue as well as my partner's, so we were both extremely excited! [PARKING] We bought an online general parking pass online straight through the Rose Bowl website. Apple Maps users, the address listed on the parking ended its navigation a lot closer than where the parking lot was at. I got scared because the GPS stopped on the side of a rather large golf park. The address was off however just keep driving straight for another 5-6 minutes and you'll see the stadium & staff directing you where to park. Depending on what your event is, the lot you park at may or may not be close to where you're supposed to enter. We were able to get into Lot H as that was apparently the closest to the entrance (which was in front of Lot A). [VENUE] Bathrooms: I think this venue shows its age through its buildings, especially a few bathroom facilities. The lighting is dim, floor is rusted wood and the toilets are small with cramped stalls. However, there are nice bathroom sections closer to the merch/food stands that are way larger and much more modern. The absolute plus of this venue is actually the overall abundance of bathrooms! It left me and my partner happy that I (a woman) was able to go in and out of a bathroom fairly quickly despite the large amount of people here because there were so many bathrooms on deck! Stadium seats: The seats inside the stadium are not too comfortable-- basic bleachers and only the front row has plastic seats with a backing. Our event lets us sit anywhere we'd like as there's no assigned seating. However, the security staff wouldn't let us sit there so that was a bummer. They spent all day (our event was from 9am to 5pm) kicking people off of the chairs in the front row. Outside area: Overall, the event I participated in was fun as players got to explore in and out of the stadium. The green lawns outside were very well-kept and trimmed. No random potholes or bumps, but it's always good to keep an eye out on where you step for some uneven grounding. Concrete pathways are conveniently there to help those with strollers or wagons. The venue was beautiful with the nature surrounding the area. It is not like other venues that are more industrialized. Lots of locals were seen jogging or biking around the trails, showing the stadium is in a place of great community and environment.

I remember watching games played at this stadium with my grandfather as a child. So out of nostalgia, I could not wait to attend a game here. A few friends and I went to the UCLA vs. Colorado game back in October. We trekked from LA to Pasadena with, actual, relative ease. We were fearful, however, of the parking situation since we had not planned that well. We got to the area, followed all the nicely displayed signs, found parking, took the very well labeled, clean and air conditioned shuttle to the stadium and followed a winding line into the gates. That process flowed effortlessly and we were amazed at the system. Once inside, we grabbed snacks and headed for our seats. The field itself looks like it did on tv all those years ago but that's wear the fun took a pause. I realize the stadium was built in 1922 and people were smaller but the seats now need an upgrade. The space was so tight side-by-side, I'm glad I was sitting next to a friend. The floor space is even smaller and I'm short. Can't imagine how someone over 6' manages the space. Also, the scoreboard was so small, we never really knew the score. There are probably lots of seats better than ours but I'm only talking about our experience. With all that said, it was still cool to be in the stadium I just wish there were a few upgrades to match a modern audience.

An electric atmosphere and a thrilling match between LAFC and LA Galaxy made for an unforgettable experience at the Rose Bowl Stadium! The parking setup was perfect for tailgating before the game, with plenty of space to grill and soak up the pre-game excitement. The stadium itself is iconic and impressive, with great views of the field from most seats. The food options were varied and tasty, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout. However, exiting the stadium took longer than expected, with some bottlenecks and congestion in the parking lots. Overall, a fantastic experience that was only slightly marred by the slow exit. Would highly recommend the Rose Bowl Stadium for any sports fan - just plan for a bit of extra time to get out after the final whistle! LAFC 2 - LA Galaxy 1

I'm from Pasadena and the Rose Bowl is very historic. I love all the events here and especially the food festivals. However, when they have games here such as the ucla games, concerts, Turkey tussle etc. it's not that convenient for disabled persons. I feel that by now after all these decades, it should be reconstructed with better parking and More accessibility. It should be more modernized and better structure for parking. I'm late on a review for here, but I just recently went the Ucla vs Colorado buffs game and was not quite satisfied. The parking was so far like 3 miles away and it's a tacky parking system on the golf course. It's hard to find your parking after the events if you are parked there. I tried to buy VIP parking but it's only one option online. Lot H was not available because of tailgating, which is usually in the lots 1-4 on the golf course. Further, the other thing I did not like was the seating and how confusing it was and how ghetto they had tape with writing on it to have the rows and seats number to go to. I'm giving it 3 stars because Pasadena and the Rose Bowl is epic and history for many bowl games and Pasadena Rose Court. However, the pros is that they have good food options here! From Teriyaki bowls, pulled pork, fresh brothers pizza, Dog House and so much more. I just feel it's time for improvements for parking and those persons who are disabled, and better seating options. Overall, I'll continue to come back to support Pasadena and the fun events which are memorable. Otherwise, I had a great time Saturday minus the issues. -Marshay D.

Tickets for the Rose Bowl Stadium Tour are available through Eventbrite. Throughout the year tours are typically only available on the last Friday of the month but during the end of the year there are a few more tour options closer to the Rose Bowl Game. I took the tour the day after the Rose Bowl Game which was great because we got to go on the field. The tours on the days leading up to the game did not so it would be in perfect condition. Free parking is available at the Rose Bowl. Your tour guide will meet you at the gates to check in. It is a walking tour with stairs so keep that in mind if anyone has mobility issues in your group. Eventually, you'll get to the part of the tour with elevators but keep in mind getting to and from the field requires stairs. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours. We visited the locker rooms, the field, a press box, and the museum. It was really fun to learn the history of the stadium and see some places you wouldn't see without the tour.

I went to the Rose Festival with my cousins and friends. we had a blast and will return next year. The event was elite with all the toppings of fun. The Rose Bowl needs to update its seats and restrooms very outdated. They have great events at the Rose Bowl.

I'm usually here for the Vintage / Flea Market each month, or else for a game or food festival. It's a H U G E space nestled in the hills of Pasadena. It's just off the 134, so not difficult to get here, but there can be traffic all the way in. Parking is spread out, and there's usually a preferred parking area that's $15 but right next to the front entrance. Most of it is outdoors, so bring a hat and sunglasses if you're coming during the daytime like I do! It gets brutal out here, even in October. My only real gripe with this venue is the food. It is awful. When the flea market offers food, the same folks making barbecue chicken teriyaki are also whipping up savory and sweet French crepes. Neither one have been worth the absurdly high prices. When it's a game day, we make an effort to eat before/after to bypass eating there, altogether. Great place to get your steps in!

I've been to the Rose Bowl for concerts, the flea market and most recently, the Rose Bowl where Michigan and Alabama played to see who would move on to the Championship game. Like any big venue like this, parking can be a pain. You can get in early to get closer spots but it feels like its more challenging when its time to leave. I almost prefer to walk so it's not so much of a hassle when hundreds or thousands of cars are all getting out of Dodge. There are shuttle buses but I don't know how they operate. Everyone has their opinion so do what works for you. You'll experience both friendly and not so friendly event staff. People are people and whether they're having a bad day or just unhappy in life in general, or just envious that they're working and you're not - best to just go and do your thing and know that it is what it is. I think the facilities could stand to be improved but I've been to worse. The place is over a hundred years old. What I like about the stadium is that the way its configured, no matter where your seat is, you'll have a decent view of the field. Just know that it's not a covered stadium. Depending on the weather, bring or wear appropriate gear or clothing.

First time experiencing the rose bowl in it was a blast! Got to enjoy LAFC beat LA GALAXY and wow I must say the environment was great I got to enjoy it on the 4th of July which was even better because I got to enjoy the fireworks after the LAFC win!

I don't usually leave bad reviews but after my concert experience at the Rose Bowl, I had to share how awful it was! I was just here for a soccer match and it was an organized/fun time which was what I excepted going to see Karol G. For a concert, this is probably one of the worst venues I had attended. The Karol G performance was absolutely amazing but everything outside of that horrible, as many here also shared & on TikTok! There was fights and medics everywhere, staff no where to be found, and everyone in wrong seats & walkways. The bathrooms were awful even girls going into the guys. The parking there & back was so bad we had to get dropped off and walk 30 minutes to the stadium because the police kept closing off exits & cars couldn't enter. People were walking from the freeway & after the concert it took us 2+ hours just to get out of the stadium. I have been to SO many concerts & this is def one of the worst concert venues, I would not recommend for your own safety attending for that type of event.

An iconic stadium of Los Angeles located inside the great city of Pasadena's Hermon Park (aka Arroyo Seco Park). The super sized golf course, grassy fields, facilities and massive parking lots that encompasses are very much a part of this 102 year old staple in the SGV (San Gabriel Valley). The Rose Bowl stadium has been a huge staple for not only it's monthly flea market (the 2nd Sunday of Every Month), but concert, beer fest, food fest, concerts, sport events (UCLA, LAFC, etc.) and public tours. Sharing space with the Tournament of Roses hangers, local community baseball, soccer and various youth as well as adult athletic games... The Rose Bowl is definitely for everyone. Absolutely miss the annual LA Vegan Beer (& Food) Fest aka Eat Drink Vegan held here every summer before 2020 and enjoy the Flea Market when I remember to catch it or am less busy to enjoy. Many holiday community celebration held here as well, usually with fireworks in abundance. Make sure you wear comfort footwear... This place is massive!! Check out their year in review: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1iva3UL6va/

Go Bruins!!! I've been to several games here over the years and it's a very magical place in all regards. Top notch facility. Lots of great vendors. Lots of great Bruins fans. Lots of fun! It has the best backdrop of any football stadium, hands down! Steelers is #2 I love everything about this place.

I went to the Masters of Taste and tried so many different food and drink items. There were some good and some not so good, but it was a great day all in all. The pizza, rib, lumpia, cinnamon roll and the chicken shrimp bao bun was my favorite of the day.

This place is a magical blast to the past! It's a concrete princess. Concessions even though they are plenty are slow, cashless doesn't work well. Has some internet issues at times. Stadium itself is great all seats are good even the high rows as well. The stadium can be walked to from downtown Pasadena. They also offer bus service for games!

Coldplay "Music of the Sphere's" World Tour 2023 (9/30/23)! Coldplay was/is/always has been best in class with live performances. If you ever get the opportunity to go to one of their concerts, you must go!! We brought our kids and it was their very first concert - they loved it and even left with merch! Coldplay is so engaging with the light up wrist bands, pyro and laser light shows, giant balloons, and fireworks. I don't think we sat down the entire time we were there. Everyone was so hyped and having so much fun, the energy was unreal! However, the Rose Bowl as a concert venue can be nightmarish and you really have to do your research and have a game plan!! PARKING I would avoid driving in here at all costs if possible. The rose bowl is in the middle of a neighborhood with narrow two lane streets. They also close down a lot of streets to funnel traffic. Your options are to: 1) drive and park (good luck getting in/out), 2) Uber in, but walk a mile out to then find an Uber out, 3) Take the shuttle from Parson's in downtown Pasadena, or 4) Walk from downtown We booked a hotel in old town Pasadena so decided to just walk the 2 miles to Rose Bowl and back. Would much rather walk 45 minutes than sit in traffic for two. It's a super safe walk there and back bc lots of other people are doing the same! And plenty of workers are out there directing traffic. VENUE ORGANIZATION It's a mess! Nobody seems to know what they're doing and the lines - uh what lines - it's so disorganized you don't even know who to stand in back of. Good luck getting food or merchandise before the show bc you'll be waiting an hour. Better to eat beforehand! ACOUSTICS/STADIUM After attending the cluster that was Sofi, the acoustics here are a million times better!!!! I'd definitely come here over Sofi for big concerts any day even though the stadium is older. The setup feels more intimate too which I prefer. We really had a fantastic time and had no issues getting in and out of the venue on our terms. We knew what to expect so nothing came as a surprise. But if you plan to drive - good luck. Love Coldplay!!!

I was here for the Rose Bowl. The game was great GO BLUE, and our seats on row 30 were the best. We saw all the good action at the Michigan end zone. From what I could see even if you're in the top row you have a good view of the game. Parking and traffic sucks. We got out of the bus and walked in. It was worse after the game. We didn't know where the bus was. Internet service sucks. We couldn't text the driver. Everyone was late back to the bus. The food selection wasn't good either and was expensive. The BBQ looked like dog food. Nineteen bucks for a beer is a joke.

What I kept thinking was the nostalgia of the American pass time of football, tailgating, and family fun. What an experience to share with family and friends. I can't wait for the next event. Vendors are not taking cash at all. They take zelle and other cards ... even parking fees are CARD only.

The iconic Rose Bowl Stadium was really great! It was my husband and my first time there seeing a football game between IU and UCLA. The steps to the bleacher seatings were a bit challenging, since they were unusually high (step to step), so we just took our time going up/down them. The seats themselves were pretty comfortable. Also, the restrooms were quite clean and fortunately there were quite a few around the stadium. As for the parking charge, $44.00 was a bit of a surprise! Didn't think it would be THAT pricey! At least, the attendants accepted credit cards for payment. The staff at the stadium were all very friendly, helpful and courteous. Thank you to all for a fun time at the Rose Bowl!

It's an iconic stadium, but that also means that it's old. I'm not a fan of the UCLA Bruins, so I've only been coming here to run the Rose Bowl Half Marathon where the finish line has been right on the field. For the race, the surrounding parking lots were adequate. However, for a packed house football game, parking would be scarce and require off-site parking.

The Rose Bowl is a true icon of American sports, a stadium steeped in history and tradition. Its grand scale and classic design evoke a sense of nostalgia, transporting you back to a golden age of football. The atmosphere during a game is electric, with the roar of the crowd echoing through the stands. While the stadium itself is a marvel, the true magic lies in the spirit of the fans, their passion for the game, and their shared love for this legendary venue. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or simply looking for a unique and memorable experience, the Rose Bowl is a must-visit.

Most iconic stadium in American sports no question and in the most perfect setting under the California sunshine!

Foodieland was such a great experience and fun to attend at the Rose Bowl! I was overwhelmed with all of the options that were there and was actually thankful I was a vegetarian because I was limited to more than half of the options . I highly recommend you are strategic in planning how to tackle this place because you can easily get lost on all you want to try. Tip: Think of having a 5 course meal starting with apps and go down through the menu of mains and dessert . I started off at the Corn Roaster (apps) which was pretty good. I tried the spicy Cheetos corn and the Doritos one and I preferred the Doritos corn as it was more flavorful. My one warning is that it's totally overpriced for what you get. In fact, all the vendors here are overpriced and be prepared to be ripped off. I then tried vegan buns from Tokyo Styled Steamed Buns (mains) I never tried these before so was happy to here. And for dessert, I had the old school nostalgic push up ice creams with an amazing twist of chocolate cake and ice cream from Sunfully Sweet Cakes. This was a nice light dessert and good in portion. The cake put in the ice cream was made freshly made by the person selling them which was nice. I also got passion fruit, mango, peach iced tea which was really nice. Unfortunately, I didn't get the name of the vendor but there is only one selling them in large animal bottles (a cow, cat, monkey, and bear faced). This was the most expensive non alcoholic drink I've had but I guess $25 is worth if since it's refillable. ‍ Definitely check this place out once it's back in town.

Only time I go to the rose bowl is for concerts... Fight on If you ask a bruin about parking they say it isn't bad... but that's cause the lots are never full...because who goes to ucla football games! Make sure to bring a tail gate because it's gonna take HOURS to get off the golf course "parking"

Going to the Rose Bowl has always been on my bucket list. I finally got to go to the Rose Bowl for one of the most exciting games that I had ever seen. To top it off, my son's favorite team, Michigan played. Not only did they play, they won!!! I loved the whole atmosphere. I loved the landscaping surrounding the stadium. I loved the ease of the stadium. I loved the well manicured field. I loved how the field was painted. I loved all the souvenirs. I loved the concessions. My only complaint is that the seats were crammed, but what do you expect with the age of the stadium. I'm so glad I got to experience a game at the Rose Bowl Stadium. It is such a beautiful place and I met so many great people. I hope to come again soon.

Known for football but also host several other events, concerts and other sports games, the Rose Bowl is an open air stadium owned by the city of Pasadena, CA. Built in 199, It's designated as a national historic landmark and is one of the largest stadiums in the world. It's the home field for the UCLA Bruins football team and the NCAA Bowl venue. I have been here many of times and it's always fun; UCLA-Vs-USC rival game, Jay-Z and Beyoncé concert and a previous Rose Bowl Stanford-Vs-Wisconsin. The stadium is is good condition consider the 100+ years, it has 2 large screens inside, it could use bigger screens or an additional one to improve fan viewership. The stadium is adjacent to the Brookside Golf Course but the separation makes for an easy way to move around to seats, restaurants and beverage stands. My draw back is the limited bathrooms space and parking for the size of the crowd. With the additional port a potties and parking on the golf course it addresses this issue but could be more streamlined.

Seen this in the parking lot F and thought it was pretty cool This was Cinco De Mayo 2024. Overflow parking from Brookside Park where the Lowriders were parked at

Awesome venue for any sport but this review is for the Michigan/Alabama game! Great view from anywhere in the bowl with lots of parking...

Great venue! I haven't been here since the 90's during World Cup. Came to see Coldplay and it was amazing. The acoustics, seating and set up was great! Would definitely come back again soon for another concert or event. Loved all the signs, so you can locate what you need. The security is ok. Made some people throw away sealed water bottles which as per website is allowed. They had allowed parking on the neighboring golf course which made it easy to come in and leave. Need better guidance on the exits for end of the night but we had a great time. If you have something to come see here Just Do It!

The Rose Bowl Stadium is a beautiful area that attracts visitors for its football games and music festivals. However, the traffic is a major issue when entering or exiting the place. Getting an Uber or Lyft at the end of the night can be difficult, and shuttle services are usually crowded, leading to long wait times and traffic jams. If you plan on taking the shuttle, it is advisable to leave earlier to avoid getting stuck in traffic. Despite these challenges, the area's natural beauty and lively events make it worth visiting. I've attended one football game and four music festivals here and the weather has always been really hot in the spring/summer months so wear sunscreen and definitely bring a hat or parasol. For the music festivals, I hate parking on the grass or the golf course because it's so hard to find your car at the end of the night and it's not well lit with any markers, but if you do park on the grass make sure to drop a pin where you parked so you can find your car at the end of the night.

UPDATE 9.30.23 Came to another Coldplay concert. Will absolutely NEVER come to another show at the Rose Bowl again. It would have been 100x easier to drive down to San Diego for last night's show than to get from the 110 and Orange Grove to the stadium. I don't care if it's the apocalypse and Jesus is telling us that the only way to Heaven is through the Rose Bowl. Literally will not go. Absolute chaos. Took 2 hours to get from the 110/ Orange Grove to park on a golf course. Left before the concert was even 1/2 over just to avoid the inevitable shitshow that thousands of cars trying to leave makeshift parking into narrow streets would have been. And the parking was $50 EFFING DOLLARS. Every booth inside had lines that took AT LEAST 30-45 minutes. Crowded AF. No one had any sense of direction. It was a mess and I'll never be back. Slow checkouts, overpriced crap. I hate that I made the same mistake as I did seven years ago

Please fix the fields in the fan zone and tailgating areas. Someone can really break a knee or tear an acl. My day was pretty decent. Got to enjoy some amazing grilled food and ribs. Plenty of portable restrooms. Parking was easy to find.

Attending the Pokémon GO tour at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena was such a blast! The energy there was incredible, with people from all over coming together to enjoy the event. Sure, there was a bit of a wait to grab some food, and while the selection was okay, I couldn't help but wish there were more options. But despite that, the overall experience was amazing. Seeing so many people, sharing laughs with my group, and exploring the venue made it truly unforgettable. It's definitely a day I'll always look back on.

Had a really good experience at the Rose Bowl. Came to support the La Galaxy against the leyvas. I have no complaints. Everything was well organized, staff were friendly, parking was sort of organized, plenty of security and overall I had a great time. Go Galaxy!!!!

The stadium is located in Pasadena. I came here twice for far for 2 UCLA games. The first time was with LSU in 2021 and the second time was recently when UCLA was playing against the Wildcats. Let me tell you about my experience. Parking: Getting there and getting into the parking is confusing and can be a hassle. At the LSU game, it took an hour from the freeway entrance to get to the parking and you're parking on a golf course. It's pretty hectic. From the parking, depending where you park, you have to walk another 20-30 minutes to get to the stadium entrance. Parking price has been $35 for us. Getting out from the parking to the freeway is also another nightmare, and there's self entitled drivers out there who do illegal things and like to cut people. Stadium entrance: you go through security, then they scan your tickets. Clear bag policy. Can't bring outside food for UCLA games. You can bring water bottles. Food and Drinks: They have food all over the stadium in front of almost every gate. Popcorn is $9 a bag, ice cream is $10 for a medium bowl, and real food is $15 or more. Alcoholic drinks are also $15 or more. expensive in general. I would just go for the dipping dots. ahaha Seating: Small and tight. Every time when someone goes in and out, you gotta get up. I like watching football games in person, I thought it was cool. But it is expensive with not exactly hassle free at the Rose Bowl Stadium. As for the UCLA Football team, they're hit or miss. However, both games are full of excitement.

The security women super rude she put my poster in the trash. The poster say my first game please win!! She say there's a new rules and she allowed other people go in with posters.

Everything about getting to this concert was Cray! But.. the hack for me was avoiding the $50 parking fee (I'd rather spend my money on Merch and drinks) by street parking next to the shuttle pick up (handicap plaque) then catching a $5 Uber to the rose bowl, and taking the shuttle back- (note i did buy the shuttle ticket for $5 online a few days before) I didn't take it there cuz I didn't feel like dealing with any bit of ridiculousness but coming home it was way more organized! Another heads up is you really want the side seats during concerts. I messed up before and got the seats in front of the stage and couldn't see Shit so this time I bought the 19 west seats and they were great!! Just know that you're at a stadium- that's over 60,000 people so be ready for it and also be ready for $20 cans of beer, $15 tacos and $100 sweatshirts!! Goes with the party program!! Oh and before I forget... Coldplay was excellent!!!!

Large stadium for sporting events, concerts, the flea market, etc. Went here for the Real Madrid showcase and it was definitely an event. Parking is atrocious - due to it being surrounded by a residential neighborhood and the streets being narrow, once you've committed to parking at the venue, you're committed (whether you like it or not). There are further parking lots with a shuttle service but that had a line that extended to the freeway off-ramp when we went, so we opted to park far and walk for 30 minutes to not deal with that. Uber pick-ups can be hard too, so you'll need to leave the venue quite a ways to get a ride. They have popcorn/small snacks for sale as well as alcohol (including various wines and cocktails). It's an open air stadium. Plenty of restrooms available.

This review is for the FAN EXPERIENCE at a football game held here. We attended the 2024 Rose Bowl game and were VERY disappointed in our overall experience, mostly because of the facility itself and how uncomfortable we were during our visit. The Rose Bowl stadium is an iconic structure with a fascinating history, and it's located in an absolutely gorgeous residential neighborhood - but as a venue for a modern sporting event, it's an absolute DUD. The gates and entrance areas to the stadium are confusing and VERY congested when many people are trying to enter at once, which creates dangerous pedestrian bottlenecks and the risk for fans being crushed as they wait in unmanaged queues to enter. Once inside, people waiting in line at the many concession stands interrupt the flow of people trying to get through the stadium to their seats - again, more traffic bottlenecks are created. The ancient tunnels that lead into the arena and seating area are too small to easily accommodate all the fans entering prior to gametime, so again bottlenecks are created. Once you finally make it through the too-small tunnels, the aisles leading up through the stands are so narrow that it's difficult for fans to pass each other in either direction. (And indeed, given the challenges with getting IN to the arena area of the stadium, several of us wondered how fans would make it OUT in the even of an emergency...) The rows of metal bleacher seats are uncomfortably close together, and the spacing between each numbered seat seems most appropriately-sized for an elementary-age child, at best. The bathrooms are old and worn-out, and needed a good scrubbing. There is very limited seating around the concessions, so enjoying food and drink anyplace other than while crouching in your CRAMPED seat is almost impossible. We were uncomfortable from the time we arrived at the stadium and were nearly crushed in line as we waited to enter, to trying to weave through a chaotic traffic flow and more lines to make it to our seats, to having to straddle the toilet to get the door closed in the toilet stall because the space was SO SMALL. The Rose Bowl is a lovely historic example of a sports stadium that was built in the early 20th century - but it doesn't measure up to expectations of modern fans in the 21st century. The current space is inefficient and uncomfortable, and it wasn't a fun place to attend a football game. We definitely would NOT attend another game at this venue. PS: the internet service is very poor here, so expect to have trouble contacting anyone (including booking a ride). The traffic is horrible here - and flow through the lots is very poorly marked, and doesn't seem to be managed. So if you drive and park, you'll spend hours waiting to get out after the game. And if you plan to contact a driver, you'll never be able to reach them...

Stopped by on Saturday, 10/08/22 to watch the UCLA vs. Utah football game. Traffic to get there was a challenge, super congested to the point that we were a bit late to our tailgate party. Very hot that day, so I suggest to always check the weather before you go and prepare in advance! If it's going to be hot, then I recommend bringing a hat, put on some sunscreen, and bring LOTS AND LOTS of iced, cold water. I brought a small handbag and apparently was not allowed to bring that inside due to their strict policy, so I had to store it and leave it to the employees to watch over it. In exchange, I received a ticket # so that once the game ends, I can go back and retrieve my belongings. We were able to get some free clear bags. To avoid all of this mess, please just bring a clear bag. I also find it odd that a young lady, who had the same exact handbag size as me, was able to bring her bag inside the stadium, but not mines... Boyfriend and I each brought 1 water bottle but were super thirsty after. We had no choice but to purchase drinks to cool us off from the hot weather. Beware that foods, drinks, and snacks here are EXPENSIVE! Parking: Also expensive, we paid $35. We basically went around in circles asking where Lot H is since that was where our tailgate party was at, but we received several different answers/directions from the parking attendants. Someone said to go all the way around back to Lot H since we just passed by it, then someone else said to not go around because parking was full there. Overall, we parked in Lot 3 I believe and had to WALK 20-25 minutes to get to our destination.

0/10 would not recommend. There's no one directing the traffic when you exit, when you're inside, the staff and security don't keep the isles empty. literally all the staff in our section watching the concert and letting people pile in the isles instead of being in their seat and letting people that did not belong in that section just stand in the isle. Felt like a safety hazard. It also took them maybe like 10 minutes to not let people crowd around someone that fainted in the isle. To enter the bowl, there isn't big signs to tell you where you are- or what line is for what. All the lines for food and restroom were so long , no staff directing the lines. Be prepared to wait for HOURS to get in and out of there, and wait more than 30 minutes in restroom lines!! Food lines were over 2 hr wait time. 0/10 do not recommend.

As a Pasadena resident I love having the Rose Bowl so close. It is great to walk laps around. The views around are gorgeous. Just avoid at all cost for any event lol. This is the worst stadium ever. It is a nice stadium but so unorganized. There is no true lines, security and staff do not care if they see 100 plus people just cutting in front of you. People fighting. Don't get me started on parking and getting in and out of it. It is impossible to get a lyft or uber in our out for any event.

I have come to the Rosebowl in the past , for a whole bunch of different events. I come for a few UCLA Football games and some firework shows on Fourth Of July. The parking is always wicked here when coming to big events. But it never take out the fun with family and friends in participating in anything going on here. Its a great stadium and exciting place to come have fun.

Worst venue ever! DIRTY,UNORGANIZED, UNSAFE! This was the worst venue experience ever, security did not check bags, location was extremely dirty, fights everywhere. Parking was a complete mess, waited 2 hrs to get out. This place is a total safety liability!