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Gameday Information – UCLA vs. Penn State
October 01, 2025 | Football
The UCLA football team welcomes Penn State to the Rose Bowl for the first time in series history on Saturday, Oct. 4. Kickoff for the Big Ten Conference contest is set for 12:30 p.m. (PT). All Bruins fans in attendance are encouraged to wear blue head-to-toe for Saturday's "Blue Out" theme. Tickets to Saturday's game can be purchased online at uclabruins.com/tickets.
The game will be televised on CBS with broadcasters Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst) and Jenny Dell (sideline) on call. Fans can tune their radio stations to KABC-AM 790, which will serve as the new exclusive home for UCLA Athletics, and listen to longtime play-by-play announcer Josh Lewin and former UCLA quarterbacks Matt Stevens (analyst) and Wayne Cook (sideline).
Parking
Parking lots for UCLA vs. Penn State will open at 6:30 a.m. Parking is sold by the City of Pasadena for $48 per car in advance and $58 on game day and can be purchased here. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and pre-purchase parking online for a $5 discount off on-site pricing. RV parking is located on West drive. No overnight RV parking is available.
Gameday parking is also available at the Parsons complex parking lot in Pasadena. Access to the lot is at 100 W. Walnut Street, off Fair Oaks Avenue. The free shuttle runs continuously beginning three hours prior to kickoff until one hour following the conclusion of the game. Parking in the Parsons lot can be purchased on-site on gameday for a maximum of $24.
Fan Zone
The Rose Bowl, ranked by ESPN in 2024 as the No. 2 college football stadium, offers one of the best tailgating experiences in college football. The Area H Fan Zone opens to all fans from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and is located in Lot H, just outside Gates A and B. The Fan Zone includes a wide variety of exciting gameday experiences, such as tailgating parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens, musical performances and more.
BruinFest
Steps away from the stadium along the North side near Gates E & N is BruinFest, which is free and open to the public. BruinFest opens at 6:30 a.m. and features beer gardens, games, inflatables and live music beginning at 10:15 a.m.
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Bruin Walk
Fans are encouraged to cheer on the Bruins as they arrive at the edge of the Area H Fan Zone on Rosemont Avenue and walk through the Fan Zone into the Rose Bowl Stadium by Gate A. The Bruins are scheduled to arrive at Area H, where they will be greeted by the UCLA Spirit Squad at 10:20 a.m. on Friday. The UCLA Marching Band, as well as the UCLA Alumni Band will also perform at Bruin Walk.
Entertainment
Pregame
Rose Bowl gates open at 11 a.m. Entertainment options include a joint performance with the UCLA Spirit Squad and Alumni Band at 11 a.m. in Area H. The Alumni Band will take stage next at the Court of Champions at 11:45 a.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12 p.m. Fans will receive Bruin Blue pom poms upon entering the Rose Bowl.
In-Game
Fans will be treated to performances from the Elegant Bruinettes and UCLA Dance Team during Saturday afternoon's contest against the Nittany Lions.
At halftime, UCLA will honor its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class. The prestigious group includes Tracey Milburn Bailey (women's soccer), Brandon Crawford (baseball), Mike Franks (men's tennis), Cyndi Gallagher (women's swimming & diving), Jason Kapono (men's basketball), Brittani McCullough (women's gymnastics), Kimberly Po (women's tennis), Sheena Johnson Tosta (women's track & field) and Lisa Willis (women's basketball). Shortly after, The Solid Gold Sound of the UCLA Marching Band will take the field.
Honorary Captains
Two of Terry and Andrea Donahue's three daughters, Nicole and Michele, will serve as honorary captains Saturday. All members of the Donahue family are invited for the on-field recognition to celebrate the life of Andrea Donahue, who was a tremendous supporter of the UCLA football program. Terry and Andrea were married for 52 years until Coach Donahue's passing in 2021.
Terry Donahue was the winningest coach in UCLA and Pac-12 Conference history with a 151-74-8 record (98-51-5 Pac-12) over his 20-year career leading the Bruins from 1976-95. Donahue won or shared five conference titles (1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1993) while finishing first or second in the league standings 12 times. The Bruins captured wins in three Rose Bowls (1983, 1984, 1986) during his tenure and he became the first college coach to come away with bowl game victories in seven consecutive seasons (1983 Rose Bowl, 1984 Rose Bowl, 1985 Fiesta Bowl, 1986 Rose Bowl, 1986 Freedom Bowl, 1987 Aloha Bowl, 1989 Cotton Bowl), including four New Year's Day wins in a row.
His legacy was honored with a statue at Rose Bowl Stadium on Oct. 28, 2023. The statue of Coach Donahue is surrounded by 151 bronze roses of varying shapes and sizes. Each rose has been supported by an individual or family and honors one of the conference-and school-record 151 wins during Donahue's career on the UCLA sideline.
In-Game Information
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The game will be televised on CBS with broadcasters Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst) and Jenny Dell (sideline) on call. Fans can tune their radio stations to KABC-AM 790, which will serve as the new exclusive home for UCLA Athletics, and listen to longtime play-by-play announcer Josh Lewin and former UCLA quarterbacks Matt Stevens (analyst) and Wayne Cook (sideline).
Parking
Parking lots for UCLA vs. Penn State will open at 6:30 a.m. Parking is sold by the City of Pasadena for $48 per car in advance and $58 on game day and can be purchased here. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and pre-purchase parking online for a $5 discount off on-site pricing. RV parking is located on West drive. No overnight RV parking is available.
Gameday parking is also available at the Parsons complex parking lot in Pasadena. Access to the lot is at 100 W. Walnut Street, off Fair Oaks Avenue. The free shuttle runs continuously beginning three hours prior to kickoff until one hour following the conclusion of the game. Parking in the Parsons lot can be purchased on-site on gameday for a maximum of $24.
Fan Zone
The Rose Bowl, ranked by ESPN in 2024 as the No. 2 college football stadium, offers one of the best tailgating experiences in college football. The Area H Fan Zone opens to all fans from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and is located in Lot H, just outside Gates A and B. The Fan Zone includes a wide variety of exciting gameday experiences, such as tailgating parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens, musical performances and more.
BruinFest
Steps away from the stadium along the North side near Gates E & N is BruinFest, which is free and open to the public. BruinFest opens at 6:30 a.m. and features beer gardens, games, inflatables and live music beginning at 10:15 a.m.
REVELxp
Fans can enhance their pre-game experience with hassle-free, premium full-service tailgates courtesy of REVELxp. Located within BruinFest, REVELxp handles everything from setup to takedown of tailgate gear, coordinates food and beverage services via a variety of premium catering options in the area. For more information or to reserve an area, click here.
Bruin Walk
Fans are encouraged to cheer on the Bruins as they arrive at the edge of the Area H Fan Zone on Rosemont Avenue and walk through the Fan Zone into the Rose Bowl Stadium by Gate A. The Bruins are scheduled to arrive at Area H, where they will be greeted by the UCLA Spirit Squad at 10:20 a.m. on Friday. The UCLA Marching Band, as well as the UCLA Alumni Band will also perform at Bruin Walk.
Entertainment
Pregame
Rose Bowl gates open at 11 a.m. Entertainment options include a joint performance with the UCLA Spirit Squad and Alumni Band at 11 a.m. in Area H. The Alumni Band will take stage next at the Court of Champions at 11:45 a.m. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 12 p.m. Fans will receive Bruin Blue pom poms upon entering the Rose Bowl.
In-Game
Fans will be treated to performances from the Elegant Bruinettes and UCLA Dance Team during Saturday afternoon's contest against the Nittany Lions.
At halftime, UCLA will honor its 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame class. The prestigious group includes Tracey Milburn Bailey (women's soccer), Brandon Crawford (baseball), Mike Franks (men's tennis), Cyndi Gallagher (women's swimming & diving), Jason Kapono (men's basketball), Brittani McCullough (women's gymnastics), Kimberly Po (women's tennis), Sheena Johnson Tosta (women's track & field) and Lisa Willis (women's basketball). Shortly after, The Solid Gold Sound of the UCLA Marching Band will take the field.
Honorary Captains
Two of Terry and Andrea Donahue's three daughters, Nicole and Michele, will serve as honorary captains Saturday. All members of the Donahue family are invited for the on-field recognition to celebrate the life of Andrea Donahue, who was a tremendous supporter of the UCLA football program. Terry and Andrea were married for 52 years until Coach Donahue's passing in 2021.
Terry Donahue was the winningest coach in UCLA and Pac-12 Conference history with a 151-74-8 record (98-51-5 Pac-12) over his 20-year career leading the Bruins from 1976-95. Donahue won or shared five conference titles (1982, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1993) while finishing first or second in the league standings 12 times. The Bruins captured wins in three Rose Bowls (1983, 1984, 1986) during his tenure and he became the first college coach to come away with bowl game victories in seven consecutive seasons (1983 Rose Bowl, 1984 Rose Bowl, 1985 Fiesta Bowl, 1986 Rose Bowl, 1986 Freedom Bowl, 1987 Aloha Bowl, 1989 Cotton Bowl), including four New Year's Day wins in a row.
His legacy was honored with a statue at Rose Bowl Stadium on Oct. 28, 2023. The statue of Coach Donahue is surrounded by 151 bronze roses of varying shapes and sizes. Each rose has been supported by an individual or family and honors one of the conference-and school-record 151 wins during Donahue's career on the UCLA sideline.
In-Game Information
Fans should follow @UCLAGameday on X for the most up to date information and for all of their Rose Bowl gameday needs.
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