Text Messages Reveal UCLA's Near Departure from Rose Bowl for SoFi Stadium
New court documents filed in the Rose Bowl’s lawsuit against UCLA have revealed text messages indicating how close the university came to moving its football games to SoFi Stadium. The exchanges, occurring last August between UCLA Vice Chancellor Stephen Agostini and Kroenke Sports and Entertainment President Kevin Demoff, show explicit discussions about playing at SoFi the following year. Agostini, who was later fired for alleged financial misstatements, was a key driver of the proposed move, which promised better revenue terms and a modern facility closer to campus. Despite these advanced preparations, including tours and seating chart meetings, UCLA reversed course in February 2024, committing to remain at the Rose Bowl through the 2026 season. The Rose Bowl Operating Co. and the City of Pasadena sued UCLA for breach of contract in October 2024, alleging irreparable harm. Attorneys are currently seeking reimbursement for legal fees, claiming UCLA is stalling, while both parties engage in settlement discussions to resolve the contentious legal battle that also involves SoFi Stadium executives as co-defendants.
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