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UCLA Bruins Football vs. Illinois Fighting Illini - Premium Seating

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · Sports

Hotels for UCLA Bruins Football vs. Illinois Fighting Illini - Premium Seating

At Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena on Fri, 13 Nov 2026. 15 hotels within 5km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About UCLA Bruins Football vs. Illinois Fighting Illini - Premium Seating

A Friday-night Big Ten crossover brings a different rhythm than the usual Saturday slate, with campus crowds trickling in straight from work and traffic rather than a full day of tailgating. Expect a college football night rather than a weekend-long ritual — lots being cooked in car parks in the hours before kick-off, marching bands warming up, and a stadium that fills gradually as the sun goes down. Visiting fans travelling in for a Big Ten side add a different flavour to the crowd than a regular conference date.

Where to stay nearby

Arcadia is the closest base, a small city with a handful of hotels and easy road access to the stadium. Burbank offers a wider spread of options and good connections if you're arriving by air, with LA's freeways linking it to Pasadena in well under half an hour outside peak traffic. Los Angeles itself has by far the largest hotel selection, useful if you want more choice on price or location, though you should allow extra time for the drive out to Pasadena, especially before a Friday evening kick-off when commuter traffic overlaps with fans heading to the game.

Arcadia — about 12 km away

Arcadia is the closest option, just 12km away, making it ideal if minimizing travel time is your priority. The town offers a more local, residential feel with a modest range of accommodations.

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Burbank — about 13 km away

Burbank, 13km from the venue, provides a middle ground with significantly more hotel choices and a slightly larger selection of dining and entertainment options. Getting to the stadium is straightforward by car or local transit.

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Los Angeles — about 14 km away

Los Angeles, only 14km distant, offers by far the most accommodation and activity variety, with 204 hotels across all price points and neighborhoods. Though slightly farther than Arcadia, the city's public transit network and highway access make reaching the venue feasible, and you'll have far more to do before or after your event.

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The closest hotels to Rose Bowl Stadium

15 within 5km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Fri, 13 Nov 2026.

Lincoln Motel

Lincoln Motel

1559 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, California, 91103

1.5km away

Typically fromUS$105.81/night
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Lincoln Motel - Los Angeles, Hollywood Area

Lincoln Motel - Los Angeles, Hollywood Area

1559 Lincoln Avenue

1.5km away

Typically fromUS$131.58/night
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Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town

Residence Inn by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena/Old Town

21 West Walnut Street

2.0km away

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Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena Old Town

Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles Pasadena Old Town

180 North Fair Oaks Avenue

2.2km away

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The Westin Pasadena

The Westin Pasadena

191 North Los Robles

2.8km away

Typically fromUS$230.60/night
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Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

303 Cordova Street

3.0km away

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Hyatt Place Pasadena

Hyatt Place Pasadena

399 East Green Street

3.0km away

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GreenTree Pasadena Inn

GreenTree Pasadena Inn

400 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, California, 91105

3.1km away

Typically fromUS$116.66/night
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AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena

AC Hotel by Marriott Pasadena

19 S Madison Ave

3.2km away

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Hilton Pasadena

Hilton Pasadena

168 South Los Robles Avenue

3.2km away

Typically fromUS$203.47/night
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Pasadena Hotel & Pool

Pasadena Hotel & Pool

928 E Colorado Boulevard

3.8km away

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Eagle Rock Motel

Eagle Rock Motel

7041 North Figueroa

4.0km away

Typically fromUS$222.46/night
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About Rose Bowl Stadium

A grand old arena cradled in the foothills of Pasadena, the Rose Bowl is a national landmark, famous for its college football and the historic Rose Bowl game, and it hosts the biggest stadium concerts too. The setting is leafy and open, near the Arroyo Seco, with Pasadena's charming Old Town a short distance away.

Access is mainly by car, shuttle or a Metro ride into Pasadena. Booking a room in Pasadena lets you enjoy the town and reach the stadium without long LA drives.

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