Rose Bowl Stadium

A quick policy check can save time at security and keep prohibited items out of your bag. Rules can change by event, so refer to the official policy page for the most current guidance.

• Re-Entry and Smoking: No re-entry is allowed. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, isn’t permitted inside the stadium.⁴
• Payments: The stadium operates as a cashless venue, and reverse ATM kiosks may convert cash to a prepaid card.⁴
• Bags and Restricted Items: Clear-bag regulations apply, and items such as drones and outside food are prohibited.⁵
• Age Restrictions: While most events are all-ages, some may have age limits.

For the latest guidance, review the official stadium rules and the clear bag policy.

If you’re making a full day of it, the Rose Bowl sits close to Old Pasadena dining, local bars, and other big-ticket venues across greater Los Angeles.

• Dodger Stadium: Historic home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a listed capacity around 56,000 for baseball.⁹
• Crypto.com Arena: A downtown hub for NBA and NHL games and major tours, with capacity around 19,000 to 20,000 depending on setup.¹⁰
• Pasadena Civic Auditorium: Opened in 1932, this landmark theater seats about 2,997 for concerts, Broadway runs, and televised productions.¹¹

Parking is available around the stadium, but arrival time matters since event traffic can back up quickly near the Arroyo Seco.

Public Transportation: LA Metro points riders to the Metro A Line and the Foothill Transit Rose Bowl shuttle from Memorial Park Station for select special events, with service every 5 to 7 minutes.⁶

Driving: We recommend mapping your route early and choosing your transit plan before you leave. Rose Bowl Stadium is located at 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103.

On-site parking options include:

• Lot F - Rose Bowl Stadium
• Lot D - Rose Bowl Stadium

Concessions lean into classic stadium favorites, with multiple tunnel locations offering quick service. You may spot staples like nachos, pizza, pretzels, and agua fresca, plus beer in designated areas. Premium and club seating packages may include rotating menus and snacks curated with local restaurant partners.⁸

Architect Myron Hunt designed the Rose Bowl as a horseshoe, and the south end was completed in 1928 to form the full bowl.³ Since 1982, it’s been home field for the UCLA Bruins Football.

The venue’s resume includes five Super Bowls and both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cup finals. The Rose Bowl Stadium has also hosted many concerts, including Michael Jackson’s Super Bowl XXVII halftime performance in 1993 and Beyoncé and JAY-Z's 2018 concerts.