If legal scholars were setting a betting line on Rose Bowl v. UCLA, it might be a pick’em. In that instance, UCLA most likely would be forced to stay at the Rose Bowl. Either UCLA cuts a huge check to the Rose Bowl and City of Pasadena, allowing the Bruins to move to SoFi Stadium, or it is forced to remain at the Rose Bowl. The arbitrator likely would have the power to compel UCLA to remain at the Rose Bowl, Korobkin said, meaning the Rose Bowl would not be put in a disadvantageous position should the case be moved out of court. AdvertisementUCLA Sports UCLA fans tailgating at Rose Bowl apprehensive about possible move to SoFi Stadium UCLA fans tailgating before what might be the Bruins’ final game at the Rose Bowl lament the loss of a tradition if the school moves its football games to SoFi Stadium.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 20, 2026 00:00 UTC