It’s officially college football bowl season. The time of year when getting doused in mayo or pelted with oranges is a sign of success. It’s also the final game of the year for a number of programs, which means playbooks are getting emptied out and legacies are getting cemented. The Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) and the Alabama Crimson Tide (11-3) are all set to make their mark on the season as they face off in the Rose Bowl on Thursday, Jan. 1 in Pasadena, California.
USA TODAY is covering all the action from kickoff to trophy ceremony, but there’s still time to experience the game in-person. Here’s everything you need to know about the Rose Bowl before the Crimson Tide and Hoosiers kick off.
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2026 Rose Bowl date, time, location
- Matchup: Indiana Hoosiers (13-0) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (11-3)
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 1 at 4 p.m.
- Venue: Rose Bowl
- Location: Pasadena, California
How to watch the 2026 Rose Bowl
The 2026 Rose Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Indiana Hoosiers will air on ESPN.
