The
Rose Bowl Game is an annual American
college football bowl game, usually played on January 1 (
New Year's Day) at the
Rose Bowl stadium in
Pasadena, California. When New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, the game is played on Monday, January 2 (14 times now). The Rose Bowl is nicknamed "
The Granddaddy of Them All" because it is the oldest
bowl game. It was first played in 1902, and has been played annually since 1916. Since 1945, it has been the highest attended college football bowl game. It is a part of the
Tournament of Roses "America's New Year Celebration," which also includes the historic
Tournament of Roses Parade.