From Guy Fieri to Gronk Beach: Your Phoenix Super Bowl event guide
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Between music festivals, sports expos and lavish parties, there’s something for everyone leading up to Super Bowl LVII in Glendale.
- The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee promised more activities in more places than we saw last time the Super Bowl was here, in 2015.
Why it matters: Even if you don't care a bit about football, hosting the Super Bowl here means locals have access to live music and lots of fun.
Here’s a running list of all the events to check out:
Super Bowl Experience at Phoenix Convention Center
When: Feb. 4-5, 9-11
Where: Phoenix Convention Center
Details: The NFL touts a theme park-like experience with interactive games, player autograph opportunities and a chance to take photos with the Vince Lombardi trophy.
Price: Tickets are $20 the first weekend and $40 the second, and kids under age 12 are free.
Super Bowl Opening Night
When: Feb. 6 at 5pm
Where: Footprint Center
Details: Watch sports journalists interview the coaches and stars of the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. Keep an eye out for special appearances by NFL legends.
Price: General admission is $20.
Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate
When: Feb. 8-12, 8am-8pm
Where: Old Town Scottsdale, Main Street and Brown
Details: Party in the background of ESPN's Super Bowl live shots in Old Town Scottsdale with games, live entertainment and local food.
Price: Free
Super Bowl Soulful Celebration
When: Feb. 8 at 7:30pm
Where: Mesa Arts Center
Details: Players and award-winning musicians will come together for a night of inspirational music sponsored by the NFL.
Price: Tickets start at $53.
Super Bowl Experience at Hance Park
When: Feb. 9-10, 2-10pm; Feb. 11, 10am-10pm; Feb. 12, 11am-9pm
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park
Details: This family friendly festival will feature a nightly concert with the band Jimmy Eat World on Thursday and country artist Lee Brice and Friday. Saturday's headliner has not yet been announced.
Price: Free!
Super Bowl Music Fest
When: Feb. 9-11, nightly at 7pm
Where: Footprint Center
Details: Catch Paramore and Bleachers Thursday, Dave Matthews Band Friday and Imagine Dragons and Kane Brown on Saturday.
Price: Tickets available starting at $50.
Meet & Greet with The Bella Twins
When: Feb. 9 at 5:30pm
Where: Wild Horse Pass Spotlight Lounge
Details: Meet WWE Hall of Famers who starred in the reality shows "Total Divas" and "Total Bellas."
Price: Free. VIP dining experience with The Bella Twins is $500.
Ditka & Jaws Cigars with the Stars
When: Feb. 9, 8pm-midnight
Where: Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Details: Brian Urlacher and Ron Jaworski will host a VIP cigar party featuring the industry's top brands and football celebrities.
Price: Tickets available for $500.
The FanDuel Party
When: Feb. 10, doors open at 6pm
Where: Tempe Beach Park
Details: The Killers will play an exclusive concert while celebrities compete in various sports games.
Price: All tickets must be earned through the FanDuel Party Bet and Get promotion, or through another online giveaway.
Shaq's Fun House
When: Feb. 10, 8pm-2am
Where: Talking Stick Resort
Details: Catch Diplo, Snoop Dogg, DJ Diesel and Myles O'Neal at this carnival-themed music festival hosted by Shaquille O'Neal.
Price: Tickets start at $399.
Super Bowl Breakfast featuring the Bart Starr Award
When: Feb. 11, 8-10am
Where: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Details: The NFL will present the Bart Starr Award to a current player to recognize outstanding character, integrity and leadership on and off the field.
Price: Tickets start at $200.
NFL Play Football Family Festival
When: Feb. 11, 10am-1pm
Where: Hamilton High School in Chandler
Details: Bring the kids to meet current and former NFL players, run drills, try on uniforms and equipment and more.
Price: Free!
Game On! Goodyear Block Party
When: Feb. 11, 2-5pm
Where: Goodyear Civic Square
Details: Check out the football-themes inflatables, jumbo lawn games and beer garden at this giant block party in the West Valley.
Price: Free!
Gronk Beach
When: Feb. 11, noon-6pm
Where: Talking Stick Resort
Details: Retired Patriots and Buccaneers star Rob Gronkowski is throwing a poolside party featuring 21 Savage, Diplo, Lil Jon, Bijou and DJ Irie.
Price: Tickets start at $249.
Taste of the NFL
When: Feb. 11, 4-8pm
Where: Chateau Luxe
Details: Meet Phoenix's marquee chefs and taste specialty foods while mingling with celebrities and NFL players.
Price: Tickets start at $750.
BetMGM West Fest ft. Tim McGraw
When: Feb. 11, doors open at 6pm
Where: Westgate Entertainment District
Details: Tim McGraw and Bailey Zimmerman will perform in the entertainment district near State Farm Stadium.
Price: Tickets start at $129.
Sports Illustrated The Party
When: Feb. 11, doors open at 9pm
Where: Talking Stick Resort
Details: Enjoy performances by The Chainsmokers, Machine Gun Kelly, Chantel Jeffries and DJ Irie at this exclusive party.
Price: Tickets start at $799.
TAO x MAXIM Big Game Party w/ Zedd: Catch Me If You Can
When: Feb. 11, 9pm-2am
Where: Southwest Jet Center
Details: This 1960s-themed party promised to transport guests to the mid-century days of glamor, sophistication and travel.
Price: Tickets start at $500.
Guy's Flavortown Tailgate
When: Feb. 12, 11:30am-kickoff
Where: Directly across from State Farm Stadium at 9191 Cardinals Way.
Details: Join everyone's favorite foodie Guy Fieri for a pre-game party with a curated menu and performances by Diplo and LOCASH.
Price: Tickets are free but you must register in advance.
Official NFL Super Bowl Watch Party
When: Feb. 12 11am-9pm
Where: Margaret T. Hance Park
Details: For the first time, the NFL will host a Super Bowl watch party. The organization says it will show the game on the largest LED screens in Arizona.
Price: Free!