The Rose Bowl: A Stadium of Versatility

    Many words have been used to describe the Rose Bowl: historic, massive, a national landmark. However, there is one aspect to the stadium that may be overlooked: its versatility. Since its inception in 1922, the Rose Bowl has hosted a plethora of events including U2’s 360 Tour, Hall of Fame ceremonies, the Summer Olympics, World Cup, Super Bowls, and UCLA Bruin home games. The Rose Bowl is one of very few venues in the world that can host such a variety of events, while always leaving fans satisfied.
The Rose Bowl is notorious for its annual “Granddaddy of Them All” Bowl game game that takes place on New Year’s Day. The stadium has hosted some epic football battles, including the 2006 National Championship game between the USC Trojans and the Texas Longhorns. The game has been called one of the best college football games ever played, as the two teams battled until the final whistle in the historic stadium. The Rose Bowl will always be known primarily as a site for college football, but will continue to have the ability to host multiple venues. The new renovations currently taking place in the Rose Bowl will make it even more appealing to fans. The concourses will be larger, the seats will be upgraded, and the scoreboard will become one of the best in college football. These changes will not only improve the experience for fans, but will help continue to attract different entities to the stadium.
Although it is the off-season for college football, the Rose Bowl continues to hold multiple events over the summer. Just recently, people have flocked to Pasadena to enjoy Flea Markets, and more people will be coming to celebrate the 4th of July at the annual AmericaFest. The Independence Day festivities will include live music, food, and one of the best firework displays in Southern California. Another specific event that adds to the uniqueness of the stadium is the recent addition of The Gold Cup Final. On June 25th, the Rose Bowl hosted the championship soccer game, as it welcomes USA and Mexico to a sell-out crowd.