The long-speculated idea of UCLA leaving the Rose Bowl for its home games has now taken center stage, with a ‘near-done deal’ that would end the Bruins’ nearly 43-year run there. Since 1982, the Bruins have played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Beginning with the 2026 season, they will play their home games at SoFi Stadium, as reported officially. The shift comes as UCLA officials cite greater revenue potential and proximity advantages. Yet fans seem unconvinced.

Yes, playing at the Rose Bowl seems hardly convenient to the Bruins, considering it sits 26 miles from campus, and its massive 90,000-seat capacity often leaves sections looking empty. SoFi Stadium, by contrast, sits just 12 miles from campus. Moreover, the modern venue offers UCLA a total of 70,000 seats with 13,000 premium seats

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