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The Rose Bowl Stadium, home to UCLA Football, will host the Bruins’ annual rivalry game against USC on Saturday, November 19, with an official kick-off time of 7:30PM (PST). The Pasadena Police Department, UCLA and the Rose Bowl Stadium urge fans to arrive early and consider either carpooling, taking shuttle buses or utilizing other means of shared transportation to alleviate travel time, traffic and delays entering the Arroyo. As with all well-attended events at the Rose Bowl Stadium, traffic can be expected, so patrons are advised to plan their trip in advance.

The Rose Bowl Stadium is a clear bag venue, so all bags entering the stadium will need to be compliant. To ensure being in their seats for kickoff, patrons should allow for extra time to pass through security screening and are encouraged to visit the Rose Bowl Stadium website here for a complete list of stadium rules and prohibited items for entry.
All general parking lots open (6) six hours prior to kick off, at 1:30 PM, including RV and parking for disabled patrons. There is no space for patrons to wait on public streets adjacent to the Rose Bowl for parking lots to open at 1:30 PM. To save time on event day, patrons can pre-purchase parking passes online from ParkJockey. Overnight parking is prohibited, including overnight RV parking. All parking is first come, first parked and all parking lots close 90 minutes after the conclusion of the game. Disabled parking is available at various locations at the Rose Bowl Stadium.

Free shuttle buses, as a convenience, it is strongly recommended that fans take advantage of originating from Old Pasadena at Parsons Engineering, located at Union St and Delacey St. Shuttle buses begin running to the Rose Bowl Stadium beginning four (4) hours prior to kick off and continuing 90 minutes after the end of the game. Parking is available at Parsons Engineering, entrance at Union St at Delacey St, or in any nearby parking lot in Old Pasadena. Parking fees range are $15 per car at Parsons or at variable prices in the city.

Public transportation is a great alternative for getting to the game. Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) Gold Line is available with the Memorial Park Station stop conveniently located two blocks from the free shuttle to the Rose Bowl Stadium. Please visit metro.net and search “Gold Line” for light rail information.

Carpooling is crucial. The small difference between four versus three people riding per car results in 8,000 fewer vehicles on the road, greatly streamlining traffic and parking.
Tailgating is an enjoyable part of the game day fan experience. UCLA and the Rose Bowl Stadium are committed to creating a fan-friendly environment that is safe for all to enjoy. We ask that all patrons observe established guidelines and rules, drinking games and mass consumption are not permitted at all throughout the event. More details can be found online at rosebowlstadium.com. Alcohol consumption is not permitted in the parking lots after kick-off. Any persons remaining in the parking lots consuming alcohol after the game starts may be cited.
The Rose Bowl Stadium and UCLA Athletics are committed to serving their fans by providing a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience in and around the stadium on game day. All patrons must adhere to the Southern California Fan Code of Conduct, to ensure that their experiences are consistent with our commitment. Full details are available online at rosebowlstadium.com. In this joint effort, you will notice that during game day the lower Arroyo parking lots and Rose Bowl Stadium will have a heightened security presence including assistance from federal, state, and local agencies.
For a list of prohibited game day items along with additional information about the Rose Bowl Stadium visit at rosebowlstadium.com. On game day, please listen to 1150 AM or check the Rose Bowl Stadium social media sites, Facebook & Twitter for updated traffic information.