Fans attending the Club World Cup fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, described conditions as "dangerous" and "horrific." Temperatures exceeded 30C (88F), and supporters faced severe difficulties accessing water, with long lines for vendors and drinking fountains, and a policy change preventing them from bringing in sealed water bottles. Tightly packed crowds and sunstroke victims were also reported, leading to widespread criticism of the event's organization.
Club World Cup fans tell of ‘dangerous’ Rose Bowl conditions amid heat and lack of water
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Fans attending the Club World Cup fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, described conditions as "dangerous" and "horrific." Temperatures exceeded 30C (88F), and supporters faced severe difficulties accessing water, with long lines for vendors and drinking fountains, and a policy change preventing them from bringing in sealed water bottles. Tightly packed crowds and sunstroke victims were also reported, leading to widespread criticism of the event's organization.
Trending- 1 Sunday (implied June 15, 2025): Club World Cup fixture between PSG and Atlético Madrid
- 2 1922: Rose Bowl opened
- 3 1994: Rose Bowl hosted World Cup final
- 4 1999: Rose Bowl hosted World Cup final
- 5 June 23: Atlético Madrid v Botafogo match scheduled at Rose Bowl
- 6 2026: World Cup (Rose Bowl not a venue)
- Fans experiencing distress and sunstroke
- Negative fan experience leading to reluctance to attend future events (e.g., World Cup)
- Public criticism of Fifa and Rose Bowl Stadium organization
- Potential safety concerns for future matches at the venue under similar conditions
What: Fans experienced dangerous and horrific conditions at a Club World Cup match, including extreme heat, lack of water access, long lines, and tightly packed crowds.
When: Sunday's match (implied June 15, 2025), kicked off at midday.
Where: Rose Bowl stadium, Pasadena, California.
Why: Temperatures above 30C/88F, stadium policy changes regarding water bottles (Fifa directives taking precedence over usual Rose Bowl rules), and general issues with crowd management exacerbated by the high heat and lack of covered seating.
How: Fans reported their experiences to The Guardian and on social media, detailing struggles to buy water, forced disposal of water bottles, and witnessing people in distress or suffering sunstroke. Pasadena fire department struggled to navigate crowds to assist victims.