What to expect at the Phoenix Convention Center's Super Bowl Experience

The Super Bowl Experience at the Phoenix Convention Center, the NFL's "football theme park," kicked off over the weekend.

• It will be back Thursday-Saturday.

State of play: We stopped by Saturday morning to get you a sneak peek:

5 cool things:

• Vince Lombardi Trophy: Take a photo with the iconic Super Bowl trophy.
• NFL draft set: Grab a jersey from your favorite team and be announced as the "No. 1 pick" on the mock NFL draft stage.
• Interactive games: Test your athletic skills with drills, field goal kicks and more. Courses cater to both kids and adults.
• Savage X Fenty Super Bowl Collection: The NFL shop has an impressive collection of Super Bowl merch, including a special collection from halftime performer Rihanna's beauty line.
• Pro Football Hall of Fame: Check out exhibits showcasing every era of NFL history.

Be smart: Keep your eyes peeled! There'll be current and former players signing autographs and greeting fans throughout the event.

• When we were there, we met Cardinals tight end Zach Ertz, who delivered the Vince Lombardi Trophy to the event.
• Ertz won the Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018. He told us touching the trophy again made him hungry to win another one with the Cardinals. Here's hoping! 🤞
• Try to go Thursday to beat the crowds.
• Take public transportation or come prepared with a parking plan before you head downtown. We had to park six blocks away from the convention center, and it will certainly be busier as we get closer to the game.

1 big price: Tickets are $40 per person. Kids under age 12 get in for free.

• SBXtra passes, which allow fast-pass access to games and autograph opportunities, are an additional $60 for adults and children.

The bottom line: If you're a big football fan, or you have kiddos who are, the Super Bowl Experience is worth the investment.