The Super Bowl Experience in San Francisco is just days away from opening to the public.
Nearly all of the NFL Experience exhibits are still being assembled inside Moscone Center’s massive convention halls – yet, anyone could still get an idea of how immersive this will soon be for football fans.
This will all be put together by Tuesday and NFL executives are hoping Bay Area fans will get a chance to experience it first.
“The tickets are cheaper if you come on Tuesday, Wednesday, kids 12 and under are free every single day. No ticket required, come on down. But it’s really meant for those that are in the bay to come on down early. Because, by the time you get down to Friday, Saturday, it’s going to be taken over by Seahawks and Patriots fans,” said Nicki Ewell, NFL vice president of events.
Fans will be able to check out the Vince Lombardi trophy, a history of pro-football exhibit, and an aqua-blue-colored miniature field for fans and kids to do football skills clinics with the pros and countless opportunities to see and maybe even meet their favorite athletes.
But probably one of the most impressive events here will be the Pro Bowl.
Tuesday’s Pro Bowl will be a flag football matchup, meaning that the field itself is a little smaller than regulation NFL football.
Playing it indoors absolutely unique, and it’s unusual, but not unheard of, to play the Pro Bowl in the same host area as the Super Bowl.
The NFL made special arrangements this year because of the expected draw of fans To San Francisco.
“Our players are very excited to be in the Bay. And we have George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey so we know that those guys are great representatives and ambassadors to the city and the region. So, 100%, this is a world class city,” Ewell said.
While crews are still assembling all the elements of the NFL experience inside Moscone Center, activity can also be seen at the street level.
Howard Street between 3rd and 4th streets is already closed to traffic, and the main pieces of the perimeter fence around the main venue is already assembled.
People who live and work in the neighborhood already know they’ll have to change their walking routines for the next week.
And for those who want to come to the city, here’s a piece of advice:
“It won’t be too bad if you’re walking here, but if you’re driving here or doing anything else here, and you want to find parking, you’re screwed,” said Arine Kim, who works nearby.
There are some paid parking structures around, but they fill up quick.
Getting to Moscone Center by BART or MUNI will include a 10-minute walk. From Caltrain, it’s about 20 minutes.
The NFL experience opens to the public on Tuesday, and tickets are already available to buy.