Super Bowl Week in the Bay Area: All the Events

Super Bowl Week Events

The Bay Area will be filled with VIP parties and invite-only A-Lister events throughout the week, but we’re betting you’re with us in lacking invitations to those soirees. If you’d rather focus on football-related events (that’s why you’re here, after all!), then check out these events to keep your head in the game.

Super Bowl Opening Night

When: Feb. 2
Where: McEnery Convention Center, San Jose

If you want to catch a glimpse of your favorite players before kickoff, this is your chance! Members of both the Seahawks and Patriots will take the stage during the Super Bowl Opening Night media event, which is the official kickoff of Super Bowl Week. Tickets are free, but entry is on a first-come-first-served basis. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the Patriots take the stage at 4:30 p.m. and the Seahawks at 6 p.m. Download the NFL OnePass app to register for the event.

NFL Super Bowl Experience

When: Feb. 3 to 7
Where: Moscone Center, San Francisco

This is the main event! Other than, well, the actual main event on Sunday. But for pregame festivities, the Super Bowl Experience is where it’s at! You’ll find interactive games that allow you to show off your running, passing and kicking skills, as well as an array of kids’ activities in the NFL Play 60 Zone. You can catch a glimpse of the Lombardi Trophy and past Super Bowl rings; peruse exhibits outlining NFL history; and feel like a pro in a replica NFL locker room. There’s nearly limitless family-friendly fun, and kids under 12 get in for free!

BAHC Live! Fan Zone 

When: Feb. 3 to 7
Where: Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco

Entry to this all-ages fan festival is included with your Super Bowl Experience ticket. Featuring live music, local art and interactive exhibits, the BAHC Live! Fan Zone celebrates the creativity, culture and spirit of the Bay Area.

BAHC Live! Watch Party

When: Feb. 8
Where: Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, Oakland

If you can’t make it to the Big Game in person, post up in the East Bay at this Super Bowl watch party to catch it on the big screen. The BAHC Live! Super Bowl Watch Party is free and open to the public (as long as you RSVP first). Show up before gametime to experience live music, family-friendly activities, and food and drinks from local vendors.

BAHC Live! Concerts

When: Feb. 5 to 7
Where: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco

In the days leading up to the Super Bowl, the Bay Area Host Committee (BAHC) is putting on a series of concerts at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Tickets for these events can be purchased via TicketMaster and StubHub

• Feb. 5: Benson Boone and Shaboozey
• Feb. 6: Martin Garrix and Lost Frequencies
• Feb. 7: Chris Stapleton and Sierra Ferrell

Palace of Fine Arts Concerts

When: Feb. 6 and 7
Where: Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco

The two-night Super Bowl LX Studio 60 Concert Series will be held at one of San Francisco’s most iconic venues. Tickets for these events can be purchased via StubHub

• Feb. 6: Sting
• Feb. 7: The Killers

EA Sports Madden Bowl

When: Feb. 6
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco

The world’s top Madden players compete for a $1 million prize pool, accompanied by a concert headlined by Luke Combs, Teddy Swims and more.

Shaquille O’Neal’s Fun House

When: Feb. 6
Where: Cow Palace, Daly City

The former NBA superstar is hosting a festival-like night of fun that will include performances from Tiësto, T-Pain and more.

Super Bowl LX Tickets

Who: New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks
When: Feb. 8
Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Last minute tickets can be purchased via StubHub

Other Notable Events

In addition to the official Super Bowl events and local concert series, a plethora of other events will be held around the Bay Area throughout Super Bowl Week. Some notable events include:

• NFL Honors, the NFL’s annual awards presentation, will be held at the Palace of Fine Arts on Feb. 5.
• Hundreds of leaders in sports, technology and capital will gather at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art on Feb. 6 for the first Innovation Summit.
• The free NFL Origins event on Feb. 5 at the Pearl in San Francisco showcases limited-edition NFL merch created by three brands with ties to the Bay Area.

Quick Build-Your-Week plan

If you can do only three things:

1. Soak up all the football festivities at the Super Bowl Experience.
2. Get a taste of local culture at the BAHC Live! Fan Zone.
3. Pick one concert to attend for your big night out.

What to Pack for Super Bowl Week

All-Day Essentials

• Broken-in sneakers
• A light jacket and a warm layer, such as a hoodie or fleece
• A day bag with a zipper
• A portable charger and cable
• Sunglasses

Wind-and-Rain Upgrade

• A packable rain shell or compact umbrella
• A warm hat or beanie
• Extra socks

Game-Day Extras

• A clear, stadium-friendly bag
• Hand warmers
• Earplugs, for when the crowd gets loud

How to Keep Up With Changes

Event times and entry rules can shift. For the most accurate updates, keep an eye on the official pages for the week’s events.