Overview
- UCLA confirmed the plan in a statement from vice chancellor Mary Osako, citing a focus on the game-day experience and program momentum.
- The City of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Operating Company sued in October to keep UCLA at the venue through the lease term.
- Courts have denied the plaintiffs’ request for a temporary restraining order and rejected UCLA’s bid for arbitration, keeping the case in civil court.
- A Los Angeles Superior Court status conference is scheduled for Friday as the dispute proceeds toward trial and long‑term options remain unresolved.
- UCLA had explored SoFi Stadium for its proximity and potential suite revenue, while the Rose Bowl plans a $30 million field‑level club and will host seven Bruin home games in 2026 under new coach Bob Chesney, including San Diego State on Sept. 12 and USC on Nov. 21.