The University of California, Los Angeles has released its 2027 football schedule, which includes 9 conference matchups and 3 non-conference games, designed to test the team's strength across the western region.
The schedule features a mix of historic rivalries and cross-country travel, with 7 home games scheduled for the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, including matchups against Fresno State University, University of Michigan, and University of California, Berkeley.
The 2027 football season for the UCLA Bruins will kick off on Saturday, September 4, with a home game against Fresno State University at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, followed by 6 more home games, including matchups against University of Michigan on November 6, and University of California, Berkeley on October 23. The team will travel to 4 different states, including Pennsylvania, Wyoming, and California, playing a total of 12 games, with 9 conference matchups and 3 non-conference games.
Conference Road Tests
The conference schedule will require the team to traverse multiple time zones, with a trip to University Park on October 9 to battle Penn State University in a prime-time television broadcast, and a game against University of California, Berkeley on October 23 at Memorial Stadium. The team will also face the University of Michigan on November 6, and defensive coordinator Kelly and staff must prepare for elite rushing attacks during that stretch. Department analysts project ticket demand to exceed 65,000 seats for each of the marquee home fixtures at the historic Pasadena venue, with a total of 7 home games scheduled for the season.
The conference slate also includes games against the University of Oregon on October 30, and the University of Southern California on November 20, with the team traveling a total of 10,000 miles during the season. The team will have 2 bye weeks, on September 11 and November 13, giving them time to rest and recover before the final stretch of the season.
Non-Conference Slate
Outside the league schedule, the Bruins will travel to Laramie on September 18 to play the University of Wyoming at Jonah Field at War Memorial Stadium, and will conclude their non-conference schedule on September 25 with a home contest against Weber State University. The non-conference games will provide valuable experience for the team, with a total of 3 non-conference games scheduled for the season, including the game against Fresno State University on September 4, and the game against University of Wyoming on September 18.
Season ticket renewals will begin on Thursday, with administrators anticipating strong demand following last season's developmental strides. The opening kickoff against Fresno State remains 297 days away, giving coaches ample time to finalize training camp logistics, with a total of 85 days of training camp scheduled before the start of the season. The team will also have 14 weeks of practice before the start of the season, with a total of 28 players returning from last season's roster.
The 2027 football season promises to be an exciting one for the UCLA Bruins, with a challenging schedule that will test the team's strength and determination, and fans can expect a thrilling season with 12 games scheduled, including 9 conference matchups and 3 non-conference games, with a total of 7 home games at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.