UCLA’s season has been a disaster.The Bruins’ big-time NIL signing, quarterback Nico Iamaleava, has struggled, throwing two picks in a 56-6 loss to Indiana to slump to 3-5 since his controversial transfer.GettyThe Rose Bowl is one of the world’s most striking venues[/caption]Millions of fans have flocked to Pasadena for decadesCapable of holding almost 90,000 fans, the Rose Bowl is the 20th largest stadium in the world, but UCLA is averaging just 35,253 spectators this season.The iconic arena opened in 1923, hosted the 1994 World Cup Final and has been home to the Bruins since 1982.But it is 26 miles from the college’s campus — a long journey to see a struggling team.UCLA’s ‘preliminary discussions’ over SoFi moveThere is an alternative nearby in SoFi Stadium — the world’s most expensive sports arena thanks to a huge $5.5 billion price tag.SoFi — home of the Rams and Chargers — is around half the distance away from campus.UCLA bosses have reportedly looked into a move despite having a lease at the Rose Bowl which extends to 2044.The City of Pasadena and the Rose Bowl Operating Co. have filed a lawsuit to try and force the university to honor its contract.Per the Los Angeles Times, it is alleged in the complaint that UCLA is “unequivocally expressing its intent to abandon the Rose Bowl Stadium and relocate its home football games to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.”It adds that the situation is “a profound betrayal of trust.”Taxpayers have invested over $150 million into the Rose Bowl.The 1994 World Cup finale was held in Los AngelesGettyUCLA are the current residents[/caption]GettyOver 90,000 fans packed in to watch a 0-0 draw in 1994[/caption]GettyBrazil beat Italy on penalties in front of a huge crowd[/caption]“This lawsuit arises in an era when money too often eclipses meaning and the pursuit of profit threatens to erase the very traditions that breathe life into institutions,” adds the filing. “Some commitments are too fundamental to be traded away.”UCLA denies that it has breached its contract.In a letter to Pasadina’s attorney reported by The Stadium Business, UCLA outside counsel David Schrader wrote that “preliminary discussions” over a relocation did not constitute a contractual breach.The Rose Bowl has a storied history, hosting college sports for 103 years.In August 2019, Sports Illustrated named it the Greatest Stadium in College Football History.“The history and beauty surrounding the Rose Bowl is the reason why this stadium tops the list,” declared the author Bobby Sullivan.The Rose Bowl Game is known as ‘The Granddaddy of Them All’ as the oldest of college’s postseason bowls.It has been the venue for five Super Bowls despite never serving as a full-time home for an NFL team.Rose Bowl hosted soccer’s biggest gamesGettyFans are packed in tightly to the field[/caption]Pasadena has also enshrined itself in soccer folklore.The Rose Bowl has hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup Final, where over 94,000 fans watched Brazil beat Italy 3-2 on penalties.It also held the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup Final — a USA victory over China, also on penalties — and the 1984 Olympic Gold Medal Match as France overcame Brazil 2-0.No other venue has completed the hat-trick of prestigious events.GettyThe famous ground has also hosted five Super Bowls[/caption]GettyPasadena also saw the USA win the Women’s World Cup[/caption]NFL's Greatest......Ranking the top 10......Quarterbacks of all-time – Can anyone better Tom Brady?Wide receivers of all-time – Does Randy Moss or Jerry Rice come out on top?Running backs of all-time – Stacking Jim Brown, Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith and moreTight ends of all-time – How does Travis Kelce compare?SoFi Stadium has been chosen as a venue for the 2026 edition, however, as the famous old ground fights to stay relevant.USA boss Mauricio Pochettino sat down with talkSPORT ahead of December’s draw in Washington.He revealed his expectations for the tournament and generously promised to let President Donald Trump lift the trophy if he pulls off a stunning victory.The Rose Bowl has celebrated many firsts. It is sad to think that the Bruins may one day run onto the hallowed turf for the last time.Stay up to date with the latest from the NFL across all platforms – follow our dedicated talkSPORT USA Facebook page and subscribe to our talkSPORT USA YouTube channel for all the news, exclusives, interviews and more.