Rose Bowl

Cultural

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

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The men will begin their knockout round games on July 20 while the women start quarterfinal play on July 21, including one women’s quarterfinal match at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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

Instead of criss-crossing the country for the group stage games, teams will advance in the tournament and move progressively closer to the knockout rounds held at the Rose Bowl.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 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

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