The Battle of LA lands on Nov. 28, and this year’s UCLA-USC meeting has the kind of juice that makes a rivalry game feel bigger than the calendar says it should. UCLA is set to host USC at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with the Bruins and Trojans both sitting among the Big Ten’s best and the conference race potentially hanging on this final matchup. The playoff picture could be in play, too.
USC comes in with a two-game winning streak in the series, but UCLA has the look of a team with the upper hand heading into this one. The Bruins could also be chasing an undefeated season capped at home, which only adds to the atmosphere when the sun goes down for Saturday night football.
For fans looking to be there in person, tickets are available now through StubHub. The current get-in price is $250, while club seats start at $700.
The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, though the start time has not been announced yet.
UCLA’s 2026 slate has already been a strong one, with wins over Cal, San Diego State, Purdue, Maryland, Oregon, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Nevada. The Bruins still have trips to Minnesota and Michigan, plus a home date with Illinois, before closing with USC.
USC’s path has been just as impressive, with wins over San Jose State, Fresno State, Louisiana, Rutgers, Washington, Penn State and Ohio State. The Trojans still have road games at Indiana and UCLA, along with a home matchup against Maryland, before the regular-season finale in Pasadena.
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