Rose Bowl Stadium: events, getting there and where to stay

Rose Bowl Stadium is a stadium in Pasadena, about 3 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, LA28 Olympics: Pasadena and the Rose Bowl. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.

Rose Bowl Stadium in short

Type
Stadium
Where
Pasadena, United States, about 3 km from the centre
Events we cover
2
Next up
Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 (expected)
Getting there
Shuttles run from Old Pasadena; parking at the stadium sells out.

Events at Rose Bowl Stadium

* Expected date, following the usual pattern.

Getting to Rose Bowl Stadium

Shuttles run from Old Pasadena; parking at the stadium sells out.

Shuttles from Old Pasadena and the Metro A Line.

Burbank (BUR) is 20 minutes away; LAX is 45 to 60 minutes.

Public transport directions to Rose Bowl Stadium

Where to stay near Rose Bowl Stadium

BudgetWhereWhy
BudgetEast Colorado BoulevardMotels and chains.
Mid-rangeOld PasadenaWalk to restaurants and the A Line.
SplurgeThe LanghamHistoric resort hotel.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 30 December to 2 January. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Things to do near Rose Bowl Stadium

Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Pasadena.

Half day · Low walking · Family

The Huntington Library and Gardens

Gardens and art.

Half day · Food

Old Pasadena food walk

Restaurants and bakeries.

All tours in Pasadena

Weather by month

MonthHighLowRainDaylight (15th)
January17°C7°C73 mm10 h 07 min
February17°C7°C75 mm10 h 55 min
March19°C8°C42 mm11 h 53 min
April21°C9°C19 mm13 h 00 min
May23°C12°C9 mm13 h 55 min
June27°C14°C1 mm14 h 25 min
July30°C17°C2 mm14 h 13 min
August30°C18°C1 mm13 h 25 min
September29°C17°C3 mm12 h 20 min
October25°C14°C17 mm11 h 16 min
November21°C10°C25 mm10 h 20 min
December17°C7°C65 mm9 h 53 min

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER.

Questions people ask

What events are held at Rose Bowl Stadium?

Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, LA28 Olympics: Pasadena and the Rose Bowl.

How do I get to Rose Bowl Stadium?

Shuttles run from Old Pasadena; parking at the stadium sells out.

When is the next big event at Rose Bowl Stadium?

Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 (expected).

Where should I stay near Rose Bowl Stadium?

Old Pasadena: Walk to restaurants and the A Line.

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