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The College Football Playoffs is also a run for the roses. This season, the Rose Bowl is part of the playoff quarterfinals.
The game in Pasadena is always a classic, whether it's a playoff game or not. Last year, Ohio State beat No. 1 Oregon in the quarterfinals. The year before, overtime sent Michigan to the championship over Alabama. Who will be crowned in Pasadena this time around?
Traditionally a New Year's Day game, that will ring true in 2026 once again. Pasadena is ready to celebrate what's not just a football game but a community event. That's what makes it the most iconic bowl game of the season, playoffs or not.
On January 1, the thorny battle will come to life for a shot at victory or the end of a journey.
Want to see the Rose Bowl live? Here's everything you need to know, including a breakdown of ticket prices, seats, start time and more.
Rose Bowl 2026 tickets: How to buy
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets to the 2025 Cotton Bowl are available in a variety of ways. Once participating teams are determined, fans and supporters can get passes through the teams.
However, those who want passes now before the playoffs can get tickets on second-hand sites like StubHub.
How much are 2026 Rose Bowl tickets?
Rose Bowl tickets start at $260 for reserved seating. Club passes are priced at $1,350.
A variety of tickets for every budget are still available for the game, but they're going fast. Prices are expected to rise as the game gets closer and CFP teams are determined.
Rose Bowl 2026 date, time
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 1
- Time: 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT)
The Rose Bowl is set for Thursday, Jan. 1. Kickoff for the CFP quarterfinal game will be at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) from Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA.
Rose Bowl Stadium seating chart
Below is a seat map of the Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl Stadium.
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Parking at Rose Bowl 2026
Need a place to park at the Rose Bowl? You can also buy parking passes for the game on StubHub.
Currently, spots start at $30. Lots directly surrounding the venue cost at least $500.
College Football Playoff 2025-26 schedule
The CFP kicks off December 19 with the first round of games. The National Championship is scheduled for a month later in Miami.
You can get tickets to every playoff game here.
| Round | Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| First round | Fri., Dec. 19 | TBD | 8 p.m. |
| First round | Sat., Dec. 20 | TBD | Noon |
| First round | Sat., Dec. 20 | TBD | 3:30 p.m. |
| First round | Sat., Dec. 20 | TBD | 7:30 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal | Wed., Dec. 31 | Cotton Bowl | 7:30 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal | Thurs., Jan. 1 | Orange Bowl | Noon |
| Quarterfinal | Thurs., Jan. 1 | Rose Bowl | 4 p.m. |
| Quarterfinal | Thurs., Jan. 1 | Sugar Bowl | 8 p.m. |
| Semifinal | Thurs., Jan. 8 | Fiesta Bowl | 7:30 p.m. |
| Semifinal | Fri., Jan. 9 | Peach Bowl | 7:30 p.m. |
| National Championship | Mon., Jan. 19 | TBD | 7:30 p.m. |
College Football Playoff 2025-26 bracket
The CFP bracket will be revealed during the selection day on Sunday, Dec. 7.
Rose Bowl history
In last season's Rise Bowl, Ohio State defeated Oregon in the CFP quarterfinals.
Below is a look at the last 10 years of the game.
| Season | Winer | Loser | Score |
| 2024* | Ohio State | Oregon | 41-21 |
| 2023* | Michigan | Alabama | 27-20 OT |
| 2022 | Penn State | Utah | 35-21 |
| 2021 | Ohio State | Utah | 48-45 |
| 2020* | Alabama | Notre Dame | 31-14 |
| 2019 | Oregon | Wisconsin | 28-27 |
| 2018 | Ohio State | Washington | 28-23 |
| 2017* | Georgia | Oklahoma | 54-48 2OT |
| 2016 | USC | Penn State | 52-49 |
| 2015 | Stanford | Iowa | 45-16 |
*CFP game