when is the rose bowl on

The next Rose Bowl game is scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026, with kickoff at 4:00 p.m. Eastern (1:00 p.m. Pacific).

Basic details

• Date: January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day)

• Kickoff time: 4:00 p.m. ET / 1:00 p.m. PT

• Location: Rose Bowl Stadium, Pasadena, California

Who’s playing

• The 2026 Rose Bowl is a College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

• The matchup is set to feature the Indiana Hoosiers vs. the Alabama Crimson Tide.

How to watch

• The game is slated to air nationally on ESPN as part of the College Football Playoff broadcast package.

• Pre-game coverage typically starts earlier in the afternoon leading into the 4:00 p.m. ET kickoff window.

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