About the Rose Bowl
Built in 1922, the Rose Bowl is a National Historic Landmark. It hosted the 1932 and 1984 Olympics plus the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final. For LA 2028, it hosts Olympic Football (Soccer) including potentially the finals.
Key Facts
- Capacity: 90,888
- Location: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena 91103
- Built: 1922 · National Historic Landmark
- Metro: Gold Line to Memorial Park station + event shuttle
Getting There
Metro Gold Line + Shuttle
Metro A Line (Gold) to Memorial Park in Pasadena. Event day shuttle to the Rose Bowl runs from there (~15 min, ~$3–5 round trip). From Union Station: 35–45 min. Strongly recommended on match days.
Driving
I-110 north to CA-110 into Pasadena, or I-210 to Arroyo exit. Large parking lots, but expect heavy congestion. Arrive 90 min early for major matches.
Olympic Football (Soccer)
Men's tournament uses U-23 squads (3 overage players allowed). Women's tournament uses full senior national teams. Group stages held at multiple venues; finals at the Rose Bowl. Women's soccer has been a standout event at every Summer Olympics since 1996.