The Bay Area has been gearing up for weeks to welcome Super Bowl LX, when the Seattle Seahawks will take on the New England Patriots. While the game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in nearby Santa Clara, Oakland will host parties all around town to watch and celebrate.

So far, the football game isn’t what’s been generating the most chatter. Instead, it is this year’s halftime show by Puerto Rican global superstar Bad Bunny. The star won three Grammys last night, including the biggest: album of the year. “DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS,” an unapologetic love letter to la “isla del encanto,” became the first Spanish-language album to win that honor.

Bad Bunny didn’t shy away from talking about the current political climate. “ICE out” is how he began his acceptance speech for best música urbana album. He also dedicated his album of the year award to “all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams.”

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In fact, there are several protests planned throughout the Bay Area against the Trump Administration’s violent immigration crackdown. According to KQED, the Department of Homeland Security has been vague about whether or not ICE agents will be fanning out across the Bay Area this weekend.

Bad Bunny isn’t the only performance to look forward to. Oakland’s own punk rock band Green Day will be in charge of the opening ceremony. The trio have been ardent critics of the Trump Administration since his first term.

Whether you are a football fan, a Bad Bunny stan, or just want to see what Bad Bunny and Green Day will have to say about ICE at the big game, we have put together a list of 10 fun places in Oakland to watch the entire spectacle. The City of Oakland is hosting an event at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, but that’s already at capacity. 

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Bad Bunny watch partiesBad Bunny watch party at Eli’s Mile High Club

This party at Eli’s will include a michelada bar, and the kitchen will be open to order food including fried plantains. There is no cover, but a portion of the sales will be donated to Nor Cal Resist, an organization that provides deportation defense.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., free, 3629 Martin Luther King Jr. Way

Bad Bunny concert viewing party at Town Bar and Lounge

This viewing party will feature drink specials and free food. While the bar will also show the game, this event is all about the halftime show. 
Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m., free, 2001 Broadway, Suite 100C

Benito Bowl at FLUID510

Baddies y Banda, a theme party started by lifelong Oakland resident Vicky Servin, will be taking over FLUID510 to cheer on and sing along to Bad Bunny’s halftime show. The event includes DJs Cora and Just-Nugget spinning Bad Bunny music, Bay Area music, and more. Expect go-go dancers, giveaways, and food and drink specials.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m., $18-$66, 1544 Broadway

Perreo Bowl at Xingones Cantina

The folks behind co-working collective Bay Area Babes are hosting a party they are calling “The Super Bowl — pero con sazón.” The watch party will include music before the game and full audio during the game. There are several ticket types: standing room, community table, reserved table, or VIP, called “Benito’s inner circle,” near the main TV screens.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., $23.18-$195, 190 4th St.

Watch party at Crybaby hosted by La Doña

San Francisco singer and producer La Doña has always been an outspoken artist when it comes to social justice issues. So it is no surprise that she’s emceeing this watch party at Crybaby where part of the proceeds will be donated to the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, which provides legal services to help immigrants who are detained in California. The Bussdown Collective DJs will be spinning during commercials and ad breaks, plus food by Jade Lumpia Bar and What You Wingin will be served. Also, $5 beer plus shots all day.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., $10-$130, 1928 Telegraph Ave.

Workers get Levi’s Stadium ready for Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Credit: courtesy AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez
Free watch parties for football fansMad Oak

The bar between Madison and Oak streets is celebrating that the Bay is hosting the Super Bowl with an unticketed watch party. Whether you’re cheering for one of the teams, are excited about the commercials and the halftime show, or simply want some tasty drinks, this is the place to be.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., free, 135 12th St.

Tigers Taproom

The taproom near Jack London Square will have cold brews plus Filipino street food from Say Grace Kitchen. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m., but showing up early to get a seat is highly encouraged.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., free, RSVP online, 308 Jackson St., #4

Aloha Club

Another place to watch the game for free is this Fruitvale bar steps away from BART. Food will be available from La Grana Fish food truck located at the bar’s patio. 
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., free, 952 Fruitvale Ave. 

Ticketed football watch partiesThe Athletic Club

If you want to experience the Super Bowl surrounded by other football fans, with 40 screens plus drink specials and tasty wings, then this is the place for you on game day.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m.,$20 per person, 59 Grand Ave.

Torch

There are less than 100 tickets available for this watch party at Torch that will feature four TVs plus a projection screen and limited rooftop seating. DJs Melly Mel and LB will be behind the turntables, plus RJ’s Catering will serve up wings, burgers, and other game day staples.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., $12.51 and up, 1630 San Pablo Ave., 6th floor

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