Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Turkey Tussle in the Rose Bowl Draws Closer, PUSD Urges Fans to Buy Tickets Now

For longtime Pasadenans, the Turkey Tussle isn’t just a football game — it’s part of the city’s DNA.

The football and homecoming tradition between John Muir High School and Pasadena High School that celebrates sportsmanship, school spirit, and community is scheduled for October 31 at 7 p.m.

The cross-town rivalry between Muir and PHS dates back to 1947, when the Victory Bell first became the symbol of bragging rights. What started as a simple football matchup quickly turned into a defining fall tradition, uniting generations of Mustangs and Bulldogs under the Friday night lights.

Over the years, the Tussle has grown beyond the gridiron: it’s become a homecoming, a reunion, and a celebration of pride — played on the biggest local stage possible, the Rose Bowl itself.

Each October, the schools’ bands, alumni, cheer squads, and families fill the stadium with blue-and-gold and red-and-white, cheering for far more than a trophy — they’re cheering for neighborhoods, memories, and shared history.

Whether Muir keeps the Bell or PHS rings it again, everyone in town knows: the Turkey Tussle is a great tradition.

Pasadena Unified urges students, parents and fans to get tickets early:

• PHS General Admission: https://hov.to/5122ee06

• PHS Students: https://hov.to/ea35d0bf

• Muir General Admission: https://hov.to/2d40808c

• Muir Students: https://hov.to/cdb2709d