Rose Bowl Aquatics Center to Host Championship Swim Meet

The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will host a major regional swim championship at the end of this month, temporarily closing its pools to the general public for three days as athletes from across Southern California compete at the nationally recognized Pasadena facility.

The nonprofit aquatic complex, which serves more than 400,000 patrons annually, will be closed from Friday, February 27, through Sunday, March 1, while it hosts the Pacific Committee Championships, a multi-day meet sanctioned by USA Swimming’s Southern California Swimming organization, according to an RBAC newsletter and social media posts.

This marks the second consecutive year the center has been selected to host the event — a reflection of its reputation and competitive amenities.

The Pacific Committee Championships draw age-group and senior swimmers from clubs affiliated with Southern California Swimming’s Pacific Committee. Last year’s meet was held February 21–23 at RBAC, whose 20-lane, 25-yard outdoor competition pool at 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. in Brookside Park sits adjacent to the Rose Bowl Stadium.

The championship continues a period of notable momentum for the Pasadena facility.

In January, RBAC announced it had received a 2026 USA Diving Developmental Grant for the second consecutive year, supporting free introductory diving sessions for youth.

And in September 2025, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center as the venue for Olympic diving during the 2028 Summer Games, positioning the Pasadena site for a prominent international role.

Patrons seeking additional information about the temporary closure may contact the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center at (626) 564-0330 or visit rosebowlaquatics.org.