Rose Bowl Insights

One small nugget: I assume we'd be the home team as the higher seed.  You can prob find home/away section info on the interwebs.  

Honestly the inventory right now seems pretty sparse. I was able to get good Fiesta Bowl tickets much closer to the game last year (got helped by an MGoBlogger, but if I hadn’t there were seats that were a little more expensive / a little less good readily available). 

I’m guessing most seats have yet to hit the market. 

The question I have is whether the Rose Bowl being a CFP semi would change the ticket market. Someone who's been recently can weigh in, but IIRC from comments I've seen, for recent Rose Bowls it's been much more economical to buy tickets on the day of the game. 

But again, the X factor is the CFP...

Bet. Buy low now.

This would be a great one as it feels so traditional... vs. Pac-12 winner (most likely), National Championship on the line... who knows if any Rose Bowl will ever feel that way again.

All that said, I'll still sit in terror until we're up 3 TDs on Iowa. 

I'm going. I have a friend that has a friend.......

Fortunate enough to have been there 6 times. I think it's the best football stadium in the country. There is not a bad seat in that stadium

Yo Bartender! Make it a double!

I can't advise on how to buy tickets.  But I'll say DEFINITELY take your kids there.  Every Michigan fan should try to attend at least one Rose Bowl in their life.  I've been to 3 and it's always been a great experience.  It's a beautiful location and backdrop for the game.  Tailgating in the golf course outside the stadium is highly recommended.  

Considering our faceplant-filled history playing in the Rose Bowl against PAC teams, nobody should consider a game there this year a gimme.

I purchased Rose bowl tickets at the beginning of the season from their official site. 

The Rose Bowl is one of my favorite games of the year in terms of tradition and the pure beauty of it. I've ALWAYS wanted to see Michigan in it in the modern era. I'm so stoked at the possibility of it happening. Especially this season. What a time to be alive.

$300 tickets on Stubhub now

I went to the 97 Rose Bowl and bought 2 relatively inexpensive tkts from a reputable ticket broker who GUARANTEED the tickets..That was BEFORE it became for the national title..so we fly to Calif rental car hotel etc etc 3 days before the game and no tickets..I was freaking out calling frequently and late the night before the game they finally delivered my tickets. Im sure they had to take a beating as the prices were sky high but they delivered and as well all know we WON the National titlle..Ive been to multiple Rose Bowls but this was THE BEST

According to the Rose Bowl website, the higher ranked team will be in the West sideline and North End zone.  So mostly sections 12- 22.  

https://rosebowlgame.com/sports/2021/10/4/seating-map

Went to the championship game in the Rose Bowl - the one with Brian Griese and Charles Woodson. So many great memories!

1. Unless there has been major renovations, the tunnels in and out of the stadium are snug, so if you are claustophobic be forewarned. It is modeled after the UM stadium (IIRC) and so that design dates from the 1920s.

2. Traffic was bad then and probably worse now - again, be forewarned. Had to get to LAX right after the game - fortunately it was back in the pre-9/11 days, flew back on Sun Country charter to Metro. This is where a travel agent can still help you - they can tap into these charters where they have odd seats that a package deal hasn't sold out and they will sell you a seat. I know that won't be a problem for you since you live there.

3. The New Years Day Rose Bowl parade is something to consider but ... (a) many of the bands only play when in front of a "TV spot" - a place where there is an active camera, otherwise they just march by, (b) there are a lot of 'horse groups' - I'm not a horse person, so a few teams showing off beautiful horses with a nice trot is fun, but there are a lot of horse groups - it seemed all of southern California horse groups were there, (c) it can be surprisingly chilly in the morning so be ready (d) not many food options at the parade unless you are willing to pay to be in a stand, so if you see a hot chocolate guy or hot dog guy, go and buy a bunch, your friends and family will appreciate it (d) unless you are a parade fanatic, once you've done it once, you'll never want to do it again.

Go Blue and have fun!

Would Michigan for sure be playing in the Rose Bowl if they make the playoff? Is there a chance they would play in Suger Bowl? 

If you bought now, you'd likely have no trouble reselling if we end up in a different bowl, but it seems highly likely we end up at the Rose. 

Just got mine. 
 
It seems like parking/traffic at the stadium is expensive and a hassle, so maybe better to take the metro blue (A) line in from elsewhere and shuttle to the game? 

I don't know LA at all.  We'll be visiting friends in San Diego and coming up NYE.  Best neighborhoods?  Best to avoid? 

Anywhere on the blue line would be good I'd guess, even out west to Azusa? Little Tokyo/Arts district looks promising.

TIA

Last year, Fiesta Bowl ticket prices peaked in the hours after the selection show . Of course, that when I bought them. I wonder if this will be the same dynamic this year.