Your guide to Los Angeles ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup

The Rose Bowl is the site of six group stage matches in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. | Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images From tickets to what to do once you’re in town, consider this your personal cheat sheet to the City of Angels So, your favorite team is coming to Cincinnati for this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, but you know very little about the city, the stadium and what to expect from all of it? Our soccer team here at SBNation, in partnership with Michelob Ultra, are here to answer your frequently asked questions and deliver a mini breakdown of sorts of each city, from the teams to expect to the places you need to check out while you’re in town. Here’s what to look forward to in Los Angeles. What teams are coming to Los Angeles? The City of Angels will showcase six group stage matches in the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena: Those games are (all times Eastern): Sunday, June 15: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atletico Madrid in Group B, noon Tuesday, June 17: CF Monterrey vs. Inter Milan in Group E, 6 p.m. Thursday, June 19: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo in Group B, 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21: River Plate vs. CF Monterrey in Group E, 6 p.m. Monday, June. 23: Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo in Group B, noon Wednesday, June 25: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. CF Monterrey, 6 p.m. Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images Spanish giants Atletico Madrid will take on French side Paris Saint-Germain in Group B action on June 15. Who do I contact to inquire about tickets, guest services and parking? While starting with FIFA.com, the official ticket provider for the Club World Cup is your starting point to get in the game, the Rose Bowl has a comprehensive list of who to connect with for all of the above, including parking information and how to secure a spot even before you arrive. I don’t have a ticket but I want to check out the game. Any suggestions? While many establishments have live broadcasts of soccer. These are the ones we’ve been told should be full of fans for the game. The Nickel Mine: The ultimate sports pub, this spot does it right for soccer days — and with LA boasting two MLS franchises in the Galaxy and LAFC, this spot is big enough to contain fans of both, making it an excellent destination for a little Club World Cup-watching. | 11363 Santa Monica Blvd., website. The Garage on Motor Avenue: This is one of the most popular spots to watch a game in LA featuring an eclectic menu and a number of food and drink specials. Also, with TVs situated all over, you can pick your best spot to take it all in. | 3387 Motor Avenue, website. Tom’s Watch Bar: “Upscale pub food” is what we were told and are intrigued to check out at this spot which has stadium screens for games of all types, but cater to soccer with you needing to ask them to put it on. Tom’s prides itself on on the place that features “All the sports, all the time.” | 1101 S. Figueroa St., website. Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images This is the atmosphere inside Tom’s Watch Bar for Dodgers games. Now, imagine all of those screens fixed on soccer all summer long? I’m in Los Angeles for a few days. What should I do? While in Pasadena, you have to check out Old Town, situated along Route 66. It’s the same route as the famous Rose Bowl parade and despite its old timey charm, is a vibrant part of the city. Speaking of the Rose Bowl, you could also go for a hike within the San Gabriel Mountains, hit the links on the Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena or get your selfies on along the Colorado Street Bridge, known for having some best views around.

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Your guide to Los Angeles ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup

Mexico v New Zealand - International Friendly — The Rose Bowl is the site of six group stage matches in this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. | Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images

From tickets to what to do once you’re in town, consider this your personal cheat sheet to the City of Angels

So, your favorite team is coming to Cincinnati for this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup, but you know very little about the city, the stadium and what to expect from all of it?

Our soccer team here at SBNation, in partnership with Michelob Ultra, are here to answer your frequently asked questions and deliver a mini breakdown of sorts of each city, from the teams to expect to the places you need to check out while you’re in town.

Here’s what to look forward to in Los Angeles.

What teams are coming to Los Angeles?

The City of Angels will showcase six group stage matches in the legendary Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena:

Those games are (all times Eastern):

Sunday, June 15: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Atletico Madrid in Group B, noon
Tuesday, June 17: CF Monterrey vs. Inter Milan in Group E, 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 19: Paris Saint-Germain vs. Botafogo in Group B, 6 p.m.
Saturday, June 21: River Plate vs. CF Monterrey in Group E, 6 p.m.
Monday, June. 23: Atletico Madrid vs. Botafogo in Group B, noon
Wednesday, June 25: Urawa Red Diamonds vs. CF Monterrey, 6 p.m.

RCD Espanyol de Barcelona v Atletico de Madrid - La Liga EA Sports — Spanish giants Atletico Madrid will take on French side Paris Saint-Germain in Group B action on June 15.

Who do I contact to inquire about tickets, guest services and parking?

While starting with FIFA.com, the official ticket provider for the Club World Cup is your starting point to get in the game, the Rose Bowl has a comprehensive list of who to connect with for all of the above, including parking information and how to secure a spot even before you arrive.

I don’t have a ticket but I want to check out the game. Any suggestions?

While many establishments have live broadcasts of soccer. These are the ones we’ve been told should be full of fans for the game.

The Nickel Mine: The ultimate sports pub, this spot does it right for soccer days — and with LA boasting two MLS franchises in the Galaxy and LAFC, this spot is big enough to contain fans of both, making it an excellent destination for a little Club World Cup-watching. | 11363 Santa Monica Blvd., website.

The Garage on Motor Avenue: This is one of the most popular spots to watch a game in LA featuring an eclectic menu and a number of food and drink specials. Also, with TVs situated all over, you can pick your best spot to take it all in. | 3387 Motor Avenue, website.

Tom’s Watch Bar: “Upscale pub food” is what we were told and are intrigued to check out at this spot which has stadium screens for games of all types, but cater to soccer with you needing to ask them to put it on. Tom’s prides itself on on the place that features “All the sports, all the time.” | 1101 S. Figueroa St., website.

Fans celebrate Dodgers win — This is the atmosphere inside Tom’s Watch Bar for Dodgers games. Now, imagine all of those screens fixed on soccer all summer long?

I’m in Los Angeles for a few days. What should I do?

While in Pasadena, you have to check out Old Town, situated along Route 66. It’s the same route as the famous Rose Bowl parade and despite its old timey charm, is a vibrant part of the city. Speaking of the Rose Bowl, you could also go for a hike within the San Gabriel Mountains, hit the links on the Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena or get your selfies on along the Colorado Street Bridge, known for having some best views around.