The Bay Area will be in the spotlight with Super Bowl LX taking place Sunday, Feb. 8, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
From a celebrity flag football game and drone show to tailgates and parties, here’s a look at some of the events taking place across the region during Super Bowl week.
Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade
Location: San Jose Convention Center – 150 W. San Carlos St. in San Jose
Doors open at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2
Fans can hear directly from Super Bowl players and coaches when arriving in the Bay Area.
The only public appearance players and coaches are making before the big game.
The event is free and fans can choose to either attend the AFC champions’ appearance or the NFC champions’ appearance. If interested, fans must register on the NFL OnePass app and entry will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, visit sfbayareasuperbowl.com.
Opening night concert and drone show
Location: SoFA District – South 1st Street in San Jose
This concert experience will take place after the opening day events with drones lighting up the sky in Downtown San Jose. Event starts at 9 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Visit sanjose.org for more information.
Super Bowl Experience presented by Jersey Mike’s
Location: Moscone Center – 747 Howard Street in San Francisco
The Super Bowl Experience will be held from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 6, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Here’s what you can expect:
Family-friendly football festival held annually during Super Bowl Week.
Fans have the chance to meet current NFL players and legends for autographs, shop for exclusive NFL merch and enjoy interactive games.
Tickets are available on Ticketmaster.
For more information, visit sfbayareasuperbowl.com.
BAHC Live! San Francisco Fan Zone
Location: Yerba Buena Gardens – 750 Howard Street in San Francisco
The San Francisco Fan Zone will be open from 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 6, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Here’s what you can expect:
Multi-day celebration of sports, local culture and technology.
Includes activities with immersive activations and live performances in the heart of San Francisco.
Visit sfbayareasuperbowl.com for more information.
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Super Row Weekend and Big Game Tailgate
Location: Santana Row – 377 Santana Row in San Jose
The event will held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, through Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8.
Here’s what you can expect:
Four-day celebration of food and fan energy, featuring live DJs and a Big Game Tailgate Party on Sunday, Feb. 8
Themed dishes and drink specials from various restaurants throughout Santana Row
Fan activations and games, along with official merchandise at the NFL Pop-up Shop on Santana Row
Visit sanjose.org for more information.
Celebrity flag football game
Location: California Memorial Stadium in Berkeley
A celebrity flag football game will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, starting with a fanfest zone at 5:15 p.m.
For information on the roster and tickets, visit celebritysweat.com.
Big Game drone show
Location: San Jose City Hall – 202 E. Santa Clara Street in San Jose
Catch another drone show closer to the big game on Santa Clara Street in San Jose. The show will begin at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
Visit sanjose.org for more information.
Event organizers for San Jose’s Downtown Ice are extending its season through Super Bowl weekend.
Martin Garrix with special guest Lost Frequencies
Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium – 99 Grove Street in San Francisco
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, for the performances. Here’s more about Martin Garrix:
The Dutch DJ and producer is taking on San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl.
He is best known for songs like “In the Name of Love” with Bebe Rexha and “Scared To Be Lonely” featuring Dua Lipa.
Visit billgrahamcivic.com for more information.
Shaq’s Fun House
Location: Cow Palace – 2600 Geneva Avenue in Daly City
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal will host a music festival starting 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
Here’s what even organizers are saying:
The annual musical festival is also a carnival and circus.
Performances from T-Pain, Tiesto, Disco Lines and more will take place alongside rides, games and immersive attractions.
The event is 21+. You can buy tickets here.
For more information, visit shaqsfunhouse.com.
The Lineup featuring Calvin Harris, Diplo, Sonny Fodera at Pier 80
Location: Pier 80 Warehouse – 401 Cesar Chavez St. in San Francisco
Event begins 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6.
The Lineup is a new travelling festival kicking off major sporting events across the country, debuting in San Francisco at Pier 80.
The multi-stage festival is headlines by Calvin Harris with special guests Diplo, Sonny Fodera, Kaleena Zanders, Tyson O’Brien.
For more information, visit thelineupfest.com
Super Bowl Breakfast at Marriott Marquis
Location: Marriott Marquis – 780 Mission Street in San Francisco
The annual Super Bowl Breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and draws sellout crowds to hear from some of football’s biggest names.
For tickets and more information, visit superbowlbreakfast.com.
Taste of the NFL at The Hibernia
Location: The Hibernia – 1 Jones Street in San Francisco
Taste of the NFL will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
This event will bring together renowned chefs from around the nation and the Bay Area, along with NFL legends, for a foodie and football experience.
For more information, visit tasteofnfl.com.
Guy Fieri’s ‘world’s largest tailgate’
Location: Cow Palace – 2600 Geneva Avenue in Daly City
Celebrity chef Guy Fieri will host his Big Game Sunday Tailgate from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8.
Fieri’s Flavortown tailgate presented by SpotOn is free for anyone to attend. More than 10 restaurants will be in attendance, with the event also serving countless other food and drink choices.
Visit guysflavortowntailgate.com for more information.
The “world’s biggest tailgate,” hosted by Guy Fieri, will be held in the Bay Area on Super Bowl Sunday.
BAHC Live! Oakland Fan Zone and Super Bowl Watch Party
Location: Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts – 10 10th St. in Oakland
The City of Oakland and the Bay Area Host Committee are bringing two free events to the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts.
The free public event brings the excitement of the big game directly to Oakland with a full day of entertainment, culture and community pride.
Starting at 11 a.m. on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 8, a Super Bowl Fan Zone will be held outside featuring live music, special appearances, interactive experiences and a strong spotlight on Oakland and East Bay vendors.
And when it is time for kickoff, inside the Henry. J. Kaiser Center will be the only official NFL Super Bowl watch party in Northern California.
For more information and to reserve a spot, click here.
The countdown to Super Bowl Sunday is on and while the big game will be played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, the party is spreading across the Bay. Velena Jones reports.