Rose Bowl Will Be Played On New Year’s Day With No Fans, Family In Stands

By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles

December 16, 2020 at 9:45 am

PASADENA (CBSLA) — The Rose Bowl, which has been played every year since 1916, will not skip 2021 despite the ongoing pandemic, according to the College Football Playoff.

With COVID-19 surging and gatherings banned in Los Angeles County, there were concerns that the College Football Playoff might reconsider the Rose Bowl in Pasadena as one of its semifinals, especially after the stadium announced Monday that no fans or family would be allowed in the stands.

“While we are disappointed that the Rose Bowl Game will not be played in front of spectators, we are pleased that we are still able to hold the game this year, continuing with the 100-year plus tradition of The Grandaddy of Them All,” David Eads, executive director and CEO of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, said in a statement.

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