UCLA Hosts Nebraska at Rose Bowl Saturday Night

Despite an ongoing legal dispute surrounding UCLA’s Rose Bowl ‘residency,’ the Bruins will take the field Saturday night, Nov. 8, at the stadium for a high-profile Big Ten matchup against the Nebraska Cornhuskers — an event expected to draw one of the largest home crowds of the season.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and will be nationally televised on FOX. The game marks UCLA’s return from a bye week and a chance to rebound from a 56-6 wipeout loss to Indiana. At 3-5 overall and 3-2 in Big Ten play, the Bruins are fighting to remain bowl eligible. Nebraska enters at 6-3 and 3-3 in conference play, starting freshman quarterback TJ Lateef after losing Dylan Raiola to a season-ending injury.

Local residents should prepare for elevated traffic, noise, and restricted access throughout the day.

The Rose Bowl Operating Company has issued the following stadium advisory:

• Recreational Loop Closure: The loop will be closed Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Equestrian Trail Access: The trail will remain open at all times.
• Pyrotechnics and Special Effects: Brief pyrotechnic effects will occur when UCLA runs onto the field, after each touchdown, and if the Bruins win. The total pyrotechnic display is expected to last under 60 seconds.
• Drone Displays: A brief drone display will take place during the third quarter, followed by a 10-minute drone show immediately after the game.

Locals should expect peak traffic between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Pasadena Transit and Rose Bowl shuttles will be in operation.

For assistance on Saturday, Nov. 8, residents may contact the Rose Bowl Event Day Resident Hotline between 12:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. at (626) 397-4141.