The 111th Rose Bowl will be a major college football game. The winner of the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game will advance to face another quarterfinal winner in the 2025 Orange Bowl or Cotton Bowl in the CFP semi-finals.
The Rose Bowl is a very important and historic football game. It’s also a part of the Tournament of Roses, which has many events, including the well-known Rose Parade.
Where is the 111th Rose Bowl Game?
Rose Bowl 2025 will take place at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
Who will play in the Rose Bowl 2025?
The 2025 Rose Bowl will feature a College Football Playoff (CFP) Quarterfinal matchup between the No. 1 Oregon Ducks and the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes.
This game is part of the new 12-team playoff format, and the winner will advance to the CFP Semifinal round. Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. PST.
What is the 2025 Rose Bowl Game Start time?
The 2025 Rose Bowl Game will kick off at 5:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. local PST). Mark your calendar so you don’t miss the spectacle.
Event Timeline & Game Day Schedule (PST):
- 4:00 AM: Rose Bowl Stadium Parking Lots Open
- 9:00 AM: Rose Bowl Game FanFest
- 11:30 AM: Rose Bowl Stadium Gates Open
- 1:00 PM: Pre-Game Activities
Here is the Rose Bowl time according to the USA time zone:
- 5 pm ET
- 2 pm PT
- 4 pm CT
- 3 pm MT
- 1 pm AKST
- 12 pm HAST
Here is the list of Rose Bowl 2025 start times in different countries:
- UK Rose Bowl time: 10.00 pm GMT
- Canada Rose Bowl time: 5 pm ET
- Australia Rose Bowl time: 9 am AEDT*
- Japan Rose Bowl time: 7 am JST*
- Mexico Rose Bowl time: 4 pm CST
- New Zealand Rose Bowl time: 11 pm NZDT*
- South Korea Rose Bowl time: 7 am KST*
- Germany Rose Bowl time: 11 pm CET
- Philippines Rose Bowl time: 6 am PST*
- Brazil Rose Bowl time: 7 pm GMT-3
- India Rose Bowl time: 3:30 am IST*
Note: *marks are indicated Tuesday, January 2.
Also Check: What time is the Super Bowl 2025?
Where to Watch the 2025 Rose Bowl Game?
The 2025 Rose Bowl Game will be available to watch on ESPN. Fans in the USA can access it through cable TV or streaming services that include ESPN, such as Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV and FuboTV.
It will also be available for streaming on the ESPN app with a valid subscription. Make sure your service includes ESPN to catch all the action. Follow our complete guide here.
Short History of Rose Bowl
The Rose Bowl is an annual American college football bowl game, usually played on January 1 (New Year’s Day) at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Having first been played in 1902, it is the oldest bowl game and is often referred to as the “Granddaddy of Them All.“
The Rose Bowl is notable for its historical significance in college football and is part of the tradition of Tournament of Roses, a series of events that includes the famous Rose Parade.
Traditionally, the game features a matchup between teams from the Big Ten and Pac-12 conferences, although this can vary based on the College Football Playoff (CFP) schedule, as it sometimes serves as a semifinal game for the CFP.
The Rose Bowl is not only a celebration of football but also a major cultural event, drawing large crowds both in person and through television viewership, and is known for its festive atmosphere, pageantry, and association with New Year’s celebrations.