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This year's Super Bowl matchup may still be a sore subject for Broncos Country, but that won't stop the city from turning its pain into a party.

The big picture: Dozens of restaurants and bars are hosting special celebrations on Sunday for the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks showdown. Here are six spots to know:

🏓 Moodswing — the city's newest pickleball and pizza spot — is showing the game on multiple big screens and slinging serious specials, including BOGO wings, $15 bottomless fries, BOGO beer buckets and $4 pickle shots.

🥣 Bierstadt Lagerhaus' "Souper Bowl" celebration starts at 3:30pm with a homemade soup showdown, in which home cooks will compete for the crowd vote and a cash prize. The big game will be aired on its giant video wall. $10 to compete; free to attend.

🍺 ViewHouse Ballpark's dozens of screens, beer towers and buckets, $5 touchdown shots, and food and drink deals all game long make this a top choice.

🎯 Punch Bowl Social's watch party includes $30 buckets, $5 drafts — plus prizes and games like darts and cornhole.

😎 Tom's Watch Bar is offering a VIP viewing experience boasting an unlimited open bar, curated food, dedicated tableside service and the "best seats in the house." A $149.99 deposit per person is required.

🌮 Federales Tacos & Tequila will air the game on a dozen-plus TVs and serve game-day specials, including $12 nachos and $20 beer buckets.

Yes, but: If you're hosting instead of heading out, plenty of local restaurants have you covered with party packs, including Molino Chido, Odie B's and Blackbelly.

Where to watch the Super Bowl in Denver

Here are six spots to catch the Big Game on Sunday.

Denver Broncos fans watch a game at ViewHouse in lower downtown. Photo: Dustin Bradford/Getty Images

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The FBI sent a letter this week inviting top election officials nationwide, including in Colorado, to join a call later this month about "preparations" for the 2026 midterm elections, according to an email obtained by Axios Denver.

Why it matters: Coordination between federal agencies and state election officials isn't unusual. But the letter lands as President Trump escalates calls to "nationalize" elections and follows an FBI raid of an elections office in Georgia — rattling state officials and raising alarm among voting rights groups.

What they're saying: "Your election partners … would like to invite you to a call where we can discuss our preparations for the cycle, as well as updates and resources we can provide to you and your staff," reads the letter, signed by FBI election executive Kellie M. Hardiman.

Federal partners expected to participate on the call include the FBI, the departments of Justice and Homeland Security, the Postal Inspection Service, and the Election Assistance Commission.

Zoom in: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold's office confirmed to Axios Denver that it received the invitation.

"Donald Trump has used his entire second term to undermine confidence in our democracy and weaken federal infrastructure to support our elections," Griswold said in a statement.

"I am deeply skeptical of any effort from the administration that suggests they are now here to provide any meaningful assistance to state election officials," she added.

Between the lines: The FBI's outreach comes as the Trump administration is already testing the limits of federal authority over elections. The Justice Department is suing more than a dozen states — including Colorado — for their voter roll data.

In December, Griswold said in a statement that Colorado "will not comply" and told the DOJ to "take a hike."

State of play: Trump's push to federalize elections has state and local officials on both sides of the aisle on edge.

Matt Crane, a former Republican county clerk who now heads the Colorado County Clerks Association, told CPR this week that Trump's proposal to nationalize elections is unconstitutional.

"We believe in ... government power coming from the states and going up to the federal government, not the other way around," Crane said. "So there's a lot to be concerned about there."

Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López echoed that sentiment in a news release issued Tuesday. "The Constitution is clear …  We are not a dictatorship, as much as Trump wants it to be."

What's next: The FBI-led call with state election officials is scheduled for Feb. 25.

Colorado secretary of state "deeply skeptical" of FBI midterms call

The outreach arrives as President Trump escalates calls to "nationalize" elections.

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold. Photo: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty Images

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Chinese dim sum, dumpling and noodle spots are spreading across Denver — and filling up fast.

Why it matters: It's a food trend, alongside a wave of new Italian joints, defining Denver's dining scene right now.

Driving the news: Over the past few months, several new restaurants focused on Chinese specialities like Szechuan noodles and hand-rolled dumplings have opened around town.

They've quickly racked up rave reviews and long lines, tapping into diners' appetite for more affordable, comfort-forward food.

Ma's Kitchen Dim Sum & Noodles in City Park

Harbor Dim Sum & Cuisine off West Alameda Avenue

Hong Kong Station 3 on East Colfax Avenue

Noodles by Nina (formerly named Magic Noodle House) in Uptown

The Mongolia beef sliced noodle stir-fry at Noodles by Nina, which specializes in hand-pulled noodles. Photo: Esteban L. Hernandez/Axios

What's next: More dim sum deliciousness is in the works.

Later this month, Ma's Kitchen is growing and splitting into two concepts: a casual, quick-bite-and-takeout operation in its current space, and a more elevated evening restaurant taking over the former Okinawa spot next door, Westword reports.

Meanwhile, local chain Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings is continuing its expansion, with a new location planned for Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood.

Dim sum and dumplings are having a moment in Denver

Pork and shrimp dumplings at Nana's Dim Sum & Dumplings in Denver. Photo: Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post via Getty Images

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My husband and I welcomed our baby boy — Cyrus Robert — on Tuesday (his exact due date!). He clocked in at 20.5 inches and just over 7 pounds. 

Everyone is healthy, exhausted and very much in love.

Driving the news: Ahead of our son's arrival, I asked Axios Denver readers for their best advice for first-time parents like us. 

As always, you delivered. (Responses have been lightly edited for brevity.) 

Several readers echoed the same idea: You know a lot more than you think you do.

"Put down the book, pick up the baby. You'll have great intuition, and children will tell you when their needs are unmet. We humans have been doing this a long time." — George S. 

"There usually isn't a 'right' decision. The fact that you care enough to worry whether you are making the right decision is infinitely more important than actually making the right decision." — Kevin S. 

"Ultimately, you and your husband will know what's best for your family. EVERYONE has opinions, and few matter." — Elizabeth L.

Sleep deprivation is inevitable, but rest is still achievable. 

"Take shifts for waking up and feeding. We do bedtime to 4am, and 4am to morning. That way you both get at least some sleep." — Stephen M. 

"I highly recommend the book, 'Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child' by Marc Weissbluth. Once we started sleep training with our 3-month-old baby, everyone in the house benefited." — Amy T. 

"If there is a toy that calms your kiddo down, buy at least two and hide the spares. You will need it at 2am." — Kevin S. 

Parenting is magical. It's also hard. Readers say it's OK to outsource. 

"If you have people in your life who can offer support in the first few months, take them up on it! An expecting friend recently asked our group to each make a freezer meal, and I thought it was a great idea." — Elizabeth L. 

"Hire as much help as you can afford and make no apologies for it." — Sara V.

A few readers pointed to trusted guides as a North Star in times of doubt.

"Jamie Grayson is a baby gear expert based here in Denver, and hundreds of thousands (if not millions!) of people rely on him for intel about various baby products, like strollers and car seats." — Bryant P.

"I love following @carochambers on Instagram. She's now a mom of four and posts a lot about 'raising your first like your third.' Today.com covered some of her tips."

The parenting advice Axios Denver readers swear by

We asked Axios Denver readers for their best advice for new parents. As always, they delivered.

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👋 Alayna here.My husband and I welcomed our baby boy — Cyrus Robert — on Tuesday (his exact due date!). He clocked in at 20.5 inches and just over 7 pounds. <ul><li>Everyone is healthy, exhausted and very much in love.</li></ul>

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Sports ticket prices have skyrocketed over the last decade across the country's top leagues, new data from Gametime shows.

Why it matters: Going to a game is slipping out of reach for many fans — even as demand fuels ever-higher prices — delivering a gut punch to a sports town like Denver.

By the numbers: Average NFL ticket prices on the ticketing platform nearly tripled from 2015 to 2025, after adjusting for inflation.

College football prices jumped 119%, MLB climbed 111%, and NBA prices rose 70%.

Driving the news: Riding momentum from an AFC Championship appearance, the Denver Broncos just opened their club's season ticket renewal window with average prices up 9% for 2026, the Denver Post reports.

Last year, Broncos tickets on the secondary market sold for more than 50% above the season-ticket rate.

Yes, but: Nearly half of the team's general admission tickets for the upcoming season will be priced below $150 per seat, as the club "tries to balance affordability," Jesse Nading, who leads strategy and consumer revenue for the Broncos, told the Post.

What they're saying: "The teams have been on a trend of testing out higher prices," Brian Berry, executive director of the Ticket Policy Forum, tells Axios. "Leagues absolutely are interested in maximizing ticket revenue," which is their prerogative, he adds.

Berry suggests fans wait for resale tickets to come down a month after they go on sale, but says that high-demand games are going to stay expensive.

Go deeper: Exclusive: Sports ticket prices soar as teams chase premium clientele

Exclusive: Sports ticket prices soar as teams chase premium clientele

Sports ticket prices in Denver and nationwide are soaring

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An arrow chart showing the change in the average ticket price for games in select sports from 2015 to 2025. Prices are shown in 2025 dollars and include regular season games or matches. NFL tickets have increased from an average of $75 in 2015 to $205 in 2025, the most of any sport shown.  College football tickets increased from $59 to $129, NBA tickets from $87 to $148, NHL from $69 to $114, MLB tickets from $37 to $78 and MLS tickets from $60 to $73.

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