
Looking for a place to hang with Illini before the UCLA Game?
Going to the Official Illinois Tailgate but you want to get to Pasadena early?
Join fellow Illini at Rocco's in Pasadena
November 13, 2026 | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
FREE to attend
Rocco's Tavern
44 W Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91105
RSVP
Click here to RSVP for the Free Pre-Game Event!
PARKING
Parking near Rocco's
https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/directory/map/218/roccos-tavern
Parking at the Rose Bowl and Stadium Rules
Game Day information regarding directions, parking, bag policy, and more
https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/events/2026/september/ucla-football-season/
SHUTTLES TO THE GAME
Shuttle operation to the Rose Bowl Stadium begins at the Parsons lot in Old Pasadena.
Parsons Engineering Complex
100 W. Walnut Street, Pasadena
Drop-off Location
Rose Bowl Stadium (Lot B / Gate B entrance).
Cost
The shuttle ride itself is free.
Schedule
Shuttles typically begin running 3 hours before kickoff and continue until 90 minutes after the final play.
Travel Time
About 10 minutes each way on a dedicated route.
HOW TO GET TO THE SHUTTLE FROM ROCCO'S
If you park at Rocco's, it is a .6 mile walk to Parsons to take the Shuttle

TICKETS
There are still some tickets available with our Illini group.
This link will take you to the UCLA Ticket portal, which is set up for tickets through UCLA.
https://www.gofevo.com/event/Illinialumni420260812-16201201
Questions?
Let's connect! lailliniclub@gmail.com
GO ILLINI
