Rose Bowl seating chart: sections, rows, sun and shade
The Rose Bowl has 28 sections, numbered 1 to 28 by tunnel, and holds 90,888 fans for UCLA football. Sections 1 to 7 run along the east side, 12 is the north end zone, 16 to 22 are the west sideline under the press box, and 23 to 28 are the south end. UCLA's bench is in front of Sections 17, 18, 19, 20 on the west side; visitors sit across the field in front of Sections 4, 5.
| Capacity | 90,888 (record crowd 106,869, 1973 Rose Bowl Game, USC vs Ohio State) |
|---|---|
| Sections | 28, one open bowl, rows up to 77 |
| Opened | 1922 |
| Surface | Natural grass |
| Address | 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103 |
Which side of the Rose Bowl is in the shade?
Sit on the west side (Sections 16 to 22, the UCLA side) for shade; the east side and the north end get the most sun. Average minutes of direct sun per seat for Wisconsin at 4:00 pm: west 0, south 41, north 62, east 94. The sun moves into the southwest in the afternoon, so the west stands throw their shadow across their own seats first.
Shadiest seats for the next game: UCLA vs Wisconsin, Sat Oct 17, 2026
If it kicks off at 4:00 pm: shadiest 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, sunniest 1, 5, 28, 2, 7. UCLA vs Wisconsin sun map.
Shaded sections for every remaining UCLA home game
| Game | 12:30 pm: shadiest | 4:00 pm: shadiest | 7:30 pm: shadiest |
|---|---|---|---|
| vs Wisconsin Sat Oct 17, 2026 | 22, 21, 19 | 16, 17, 18 | all (after sunset) |
| vs Michigan State Sat Oct 24, 2026 | 22, 21, 20 | 16, 17, 18 | all (after sunset) |
| vs Nevada Sat Oct 31, 2026 | 22, 21, 20 | 15, 16, 17 | all (after sunset) |
| vs Illinois Fri Nov 13, 2026 | 22, 21, 20 | 15, 16, 17 | all (after sunset) |
| vs USC Sat Nov 28, 2026 | 22, 21, 20 | 12, 13, 14 | all (after sunset) |
How does shade move across the game?
- 12:30 pm kickoffs: the sun is high in the south. Only the upper west sideline gets real shade; the north end faces the sun all game.
- 4:00 pm kickoffs: the whole west side is in shade from kickoff, and the east side loses the sun by about halftime.
- Night kickoffs (6:00 pm and later): the sun has set or sets in the first minutes, so every seat is in shade.
Before you go
- Bags: clear 12 x 6 x 12 inch bags or a small clutch. Rose Bowl clear bag policy.
- Gates: open 90 minutes before kickoff.
- Parking: lots open 6 hours before kickoff. Prices, shuttle and rideshare.
- Students: UCLA student section sections and rows.