New Year's Day in Pasadena carries a particular weight for Southern Californians, traditionally kicking off with the parade and culminating in college football at the iconic Rose Bowl. For those already looking ahead to the sporting events of 2027, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses announced Thursday that tickets for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game are set to go on sale to the public next week. It's an early chance for local fans to secure a spot at what promises to be a pivotal game in the national championship chase.
Specifically, hopeful attendees can begin purchasing tickets at 9 a.m. next Wednesday. Sales will be conducted exclusively through Ticketmaster. According to the Tournament of Roses, prices for a single seat at the venerable Pasadena venue will start at $202.90, a figure that includes all associated fees. It’s worth noting that during this public sale, there will be a strict limit of four tickets per person. This measure is likely in place to manage demand for an event of this caliber, ensuring a wider distribution among the many fans eager to attend.
The game, scheduled for January 1, 2027, is more than just another bowl game; it's slated as one of the crucial quarterfinal matchups in the expanded College Football Playoff format. This means the historic Rose Bowl stadium will host a high-stakes showdown with national championship implications. The matchup itself will feature one of the four highest-seeded teams from the playoff bracket. This top-tier contender will face off against the victor of a first-round game, setting the stage for an intense competition right here in SoCal.
While the specific teams that will grace the Rose Bowl turf remain to be determined, the College Football Playoff committee is expected to announce the full bracket and the precise game time on December 6. For those planning their New Year's Day around the event, the Tournament of Roses has indicated that the Rose Bowl Game will kick off at either 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. This timing ensures the gridiron action will follow the 138th Rose Parade, continuing a beloved Pasadena tradition that blends pageantry with top-tier athleticism. Securing tickets early will undoubtedly be key for anyone wanting to be part of this significant New Year's Day experience in Southern California.