Rose Bowl

Cultural  

1. The oldest and most famous of the “bowl games” — college football games held after the regular college football season between teams that are invited on the basis of their record in the regular season. The Rose Bowl game is played in Pasadena, California, on New Year's Day, and is preceded by the Tournament of Roses Parade of floats adorned with roses.

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Example Sentences

It marked the sixth of 14 practices leading up to the annual spring game on May 2 at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

It included selling out two nights at the 90,000 capacity Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"I was in the stadium, and the Rose Bowl was packed, and I would say 85% of the fans were Iranians, and they had flags of USA and Iran in their faces," Ghotbi said.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Whether the games will be played at the Rose Bowl or SoFi Stadium remains to be determined, but the Bruins will not be suiting up against Curt Cignetti and defending national champion Indiana.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

A couple of Kevin’s friends came over on the Fourth of July and tried to get us to go to the Rose Bowl with them for the fireworks.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler