How to Buy Rose Bowl Tickets
To many people the Rose Bowl is not about football, it is about pageantry. Ok…so most of those people are women, but honestly that is how most women think of the Rose Bowl or should I say the Rose Parade. For everyone else (i.e. red-blooded American men) the Rose Bowl is about football at its finest. The 2006 Rose Bowl will be played on January 4th, 2006 at the Rose Bowl Stadium. This year the Rose Bowl is the ULTIMATE in college football because this year’s winner is named the National Champion. The Rose Bowl is in a 4 year rotation with the Orange Bowl, the Fiesta Bowl and the Sugar Bowl to host the National Championship game as determined by the Bowl Championship Series (BCS).
Whether you are a die hard Texas Longhorn fan or supporting the local favorite, the USC Trojans, this year’s game will not disappoint. But have you bought your tickets yet? A lucky few have had their tickets lined up for weeks, but if you are like most people, you probably do not! Here are a few strategies if you are still in the market for tickets to the 2006 Rose Bowl National Championship Game:
Strategy #1
If you are an alumni or current student of either USC or UT, contact the school directly. Each school has its own policy on ticket distribution, but students and alumni have first priority. Now given that the game is only a few short days away, they probably will not have any tickets, but it would be worth it to contact them just in case.
Strategy #2
If you happen to be a Pasadena resident, you may go to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium box office. These tickets have already gone on sale and the likelihood that there are any remaining tickets is slim, but again worth a shot. Typically, if you are a Pasadena resident with picture ID, you may purchase 2 tickets through this box office.
Strategy #3
A small amount of tickets go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster. There is a limit of two (2) tickets per call. As a suggestion, try calling one of the Ticketmaster numbers in states other than where the competing teams are from. You should check this method periodically. Although these tickets go on sale much earlier than the actual game, every once in a while you will luck out.
Strategy #4
Visit http://www.consumerchoicereview.com. This is a great site that gives you all kinds of information about the major sporting events as well as various ticket brokers who specialize in the Rose Bowl. You can feel confident that all of the ticket brokers listed on this site are reputable because consumers are allowed to review each ticket brokers and their level of service. It even provides event information, so that you can impress your family and friends with your obscure sports knowledge!! Consumer Choice Review also gives you helpful information on how to protect yourself from purchasing counterfeit tickets.
Strategy #5
Another option for Rose Bowl tickets is www.ebay.com. Ebay will have a plethora of tickets, but consumers should be aware that you could be paying top dollar for a ticket that is fraudulent. I have heard horror stories of people buying on Ebay, so I have always been leery of using it. I found some really good tips on using Ebay on Consumer Choice Review. This site provides a step by step guide to buying on Ebay.
Strategy #6
Go to the stadium and take the risk that there are no tickets available from scalpers. Or that the tickets that are available are ridiculously expensive or even worse, possibly counterfeit or stolen. I would never pay hundreds of dollars in cash for tickets that could turn out to be fake or stolen. You should always use a credit card because they offer protection of purchases that turn out to be fake or stolen tickets. ***Be very careful when taking this approach and be sure to read the tips posted on Consumer Choice Review prior to taking this strategy.
I realize that many of these options will not be helpful to the throngs of fans who are just now deciding to attend the Rose Bowl, however, there are options out there that will get you into the game as long as you are prepared to do what it takes and to spend the money it will take. I would highly recommend that you take a look at Consumer Choice Review. They can guide you through every scenario successfully. And the best part about it is after the game, you can come back to their site and tell other fans about your experience at the 2006 Rose Bowl (and even share your photos.) You can become part of the growing community of individuals sharing tips on attending the Rose Bowl, one of the greatest sporting events in the world.
