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Gameday Information - UCLA vs. Iowa
November 06, 2024 | Football
The UCLA football team hosts Iowa at the Rose Bowl for its Homecoming Game on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. PT. UCLA, coming off two straight wins, will wear its iconic valor blue throwback uniforms for Friday evening's game.
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Fans can purchase an exclusive Throwback Theme Ticket and Hat Package, available here. UCLA will also celebrate its Black Excellence Game on Friday. With your ticket purchase at this link, you will receive a limited-edition Black Excellence T-Shirt.
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Tickets to all UCLA home football games can be purchased online atย uclabruins.com/tickets.
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Halftime entertainment on Friday will feature a performance from the UCLA Marching Band. Other in-game celebrations include an NCAA Championship recognition for the UCLA men's volleyball and women's water polo programs, a recognition of the Bruins' women's basketball team fresh off their return from Paris, France, and performances from the UCLA Bruinettes and UCLA Dance Team.
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After the game, fans can come down to Spieker Field to watch a fireworks show.
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The game will be televised on FOX. Fans can tune in on the radio on AM 570 and SiriusXM on channels 106 or 196.
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Parking lots for UCLA vs. Iowa will open at 12 p.m. Parking is sold by the City of Pasadena for $38 per car in advance and $43 on game day and can beย purchased here. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead andย 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.
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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.
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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, with a variety of options for pre-game celebrations, including tailgate parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens and more.
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The Area H Fan Zone opens to all fans from 1:45 p.m. to 5:45 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.
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Bruin Walk โ Fans are encouraged to cheer the Bruins on 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 at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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Rose Bowl gates open at 4:30 p.m. At the Court of Champions, entertainment options include photo opportunities with the Victory Bell and a joint performance with the UCLA Spirit Squad and Alumni Band (4:30 p.m.). Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 5:30 p.m.
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Honorary captains for Friday's contest include Zach Charbonnet, Travis Kirschke, Darnay Holmes and John Manuck.
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Charbonnet, a two-year letterwinner at running back for UCLA in 2021 and 2022, led the nation in all-purpose yards per game (168.0) and topped the Pac-12 in rushing yards per game (125.9) his senior season. Charbonnet was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team and selected as a semifinalist for both the Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award in 2022. He currently stars in the Seattle Seahawks' backfield.
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Kirschke, a defensive end for the Bruins from 1993-96, played a key role in UCLA's 48-41 overtime victory over crosstown rival USC in 1996. Kirschke blocked a 39-yard field goal attempt by the Trojans as time expired to send the game into overtime โ the only overtime game in the rivalry series. He finished his UCLA career with 104 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
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Defensive back Holmes led the Bruins in interceptions each of his three seasons at UCLA from 2017-19 for a total of eight picks. He finished the 2018 season ranked 25th in the nation in pass breakups with 1.2 per game. The Pasadena native had a key interception in the fourth quarter of UCLA's 34-27 win over USC in 2018. Holmes currently plays in the NFL for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Fans can enjoy a number of giveaways this game, including a UCLA throwback Nike hat and Black Excellence theme shirt. UCLA students will receive Bruin Blue pom poms and a UCLA football bucket hat
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The UCLA Bruins Mobile App is available for download on iTunes and Google Play, free of charge. The app, which allows fans to receive live score updates during events and sign up to receive push notifications about breaking news, and more, can beย downloaded here.
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Fans can purchase an exclusive Throwback Theme Ticket and Hat Package, available here. UCLA will also celebrate its Black Excellence Game on Friday. With your ticket purchase at this link, you will receive a limited-edition Black Excellence T-Shirt.
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Tickets to all UCLA home football games can be purchased online atย uclabruins.com/tickets.
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Halftime entertainment on Friday will feature a performance from the UCLA Marching Band. Other in-game celebrations include an NCAA Championship recognition for the UCLA men's volleyball and women's water polo programs, a recognition of the Bruins' women's basketball team fresh off their return from Paris, France, and performances from the UCLA Bruinettes and UCLA Dance Team.
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After the game, fans can come down to Spieker Field to watch a fireworks show.
ย
The game will be televised on FOX. Fans can tune in on the radio on AM 570 and SiriusXM on channels 106 or 196.
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Parking lots for UCLA vs. Iowa will open at 12 p.m. Parking is sold by the City of Pasadena for $38 per car in advance and $43 on game day and can beย purchased here. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead andย 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.
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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.
ย
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, with a variety of options for pre-game celebrations, including tailgate parties, food vendors, activities, exhibits, beer gardens and more.
ย
The Area H Fan Zone opens to all fans from 1:45 p.m. to 5:45 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.
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Bruin Walk โ Fans are encouraged to cheer the Bruins on 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 at 3:45 p.m. on Friday.
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Rose Bowl gates open at 4:30 p.m. At the Court of Champions, entertainment options include photo opportunities with the Victory Bell and a joint performance with the UCLA Spirit Squad and Alumni Band (4:30 p.m.). Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 5:30 p.m.
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Honorary captains for Friday's contest include Zach Charbonnet, Travis Kirschke, Darnay Holmes and John Manuck.
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Charbonnet, a two-year letterwinner at running back for UCLA in 2021 and 2022, led the nation in all-purpose yards per game (168.0) and topped the Pac-12 in rushing yards per game (125.9) his senior season. Charbonnet was named to the All-Pac-12 First Team and selected as a semifinalist for both the Doak Walker Award and Walter Camp Player of the Year Award in 2022. He currently stars in the Seattle Seahawks' backfield.
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Kirschke, a defensive end for the Bruins from 1993-96, played a key role in UCLA's 48-41 overtime victory over crosstown rival USC in 1996. Kirschke blocked a 39-yard field goal attempt by the Trojans as time expired to send the game into overtime โ the only overtime game in the rivalry series. He finished his UCLA career with 104 tackles and 6.5 sacks.
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Defensive back Holmes led the Bruins in interceptions each of his three seasons at UCLA from 2017-19 for a total of eight picks. He finished the 2018 season ranked 25th in the nation in pass breakups with 1.2 per game. The Pasadena native had a key interception in the fourth quarter of UCLA's 34-27 win over USC in 2018. Holmes currently plays in the NFL for the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Fans can enjoy a number of giveaways this game, including a UCLA throwback Nike hat and Black Excellence theme shirt. UCLA students will receive Bruin Blue pom poms and a UCLA football bucket hat
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The UCLA Bruins Mobile App is available for download on iTunes and Google Play, free of charge. The app, which allows fans to receive live score updates during events and sign up to receive push notifications about breaking news, and more, can beย downloaded here.
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