Super Bowl 2023: Here's a list of events leading up to the big game in Arizona

PHOENIX - The Super Bowl is a day away, and there will be a lot of events leading up to the big game across the Phoenix area.

Here's a look at upcoming events:

Pregame celebrations for all

Glendale

Guy's Flavortown Tailgate

Guy Fieri, Diplo and LOCASH are all coming down to Glendale across the street from State Farm Stadium for a food and music festival.

• Feb. 12
• 11:30 a.m. - Kickoff
• Free tickets sold out; only VIP tickets available ($500+)
• 9191 Cardinals Way, Glendale, AZ
• https://guysflavortowntailgate.com/

Six Flags Tailgate Party

"Celebrate with Six Flags and Coca-Cola at the Pre-Game Tailgate Party at Hurricane Harbor Phoenix on February 11, 2023 from 1pm-6pm! Enjoy food, games, fun, music, and more!"

• Feb. 11
• 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• $20
• Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
• https://www.sixflags.com/phoenix/events/pre-game-tailgate-party

West Fest at Westgate

"Time McGraw will headline inaugural BetMGM West Fest at Westgate with Bailey Zimmerman! Kick off your Big Game weekend festivities at this outdoor concert on Feb 11, featuring legendary performances, an open-air beer garden and more!"

• Feb. 11
• Doors open at 6 p.m.
• $50+
• Westgate
• https://www.fevo.com/discovery/WEST-FEST-23-1Opq8bsE

Chandler

The End Zone Experience

"Come out and enjoy an Afro Beats live band and DJ that will liven up the park. Kids can enjoy a Kids Zone with face painting, inflatables, and field games with NFL players. There will also be food trucks and vendors, along with a farmer’s market and celebrity chef cooking demonstrations. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled event!"

• Feb. 11
• 10 a.m. - 6  p.m.
• Free
• Dr. A.J. Chandler Park West & Stage Plaza
• https://chandler2023endzoneexperience.com/pages/events

Phoenix

Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest

Paramore will kick off the music festival, followed by Dave Matthews Band – with special guest DJ Pee .Wee – and Imagine Dragons and Kane Brown on the final night.

• Feb. 9 - 11
• Footprint Center
• $49.50+
• https://www.superbowlmusicfest.com/

Pepsi Fan Fest

"Pepsi Fan Fest will feature The Four Peaks Brewing Co. Beer Garden along with food offerings from Cicter’s Cafe, Ellean’s Kitchen, Elote Fuego, MoLo’s Tacos & more, Sancho’s Tacos, Spicy Sassy Dulces and others.

Confirmed musical performances include Too Short, who will be taking the stage on Friday at 8 p.m. Petey Pablo, best known for his songs "Goodies," "Raise Up" and "Freek-A-Leek", along with Kansas City native and artist, Tech N9Ne, whose hit song "Red Kingdom" is the Chiefs’ anthem, will be performing Saturday night. A number of popular Kansas City DJs also are confirmed including Ashton Martin, DJ Hydan, DJ LAZER, Vynl Richy and more."

• Feb. 10-12
• Free
• Arizona Center
• https://www.pepsifanfest.com/

Super Bowl Experience at Phoenix Convention Center

"It feels good to football! The NFL takes over Downtown Phoenix starting February 4 with Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe's at the Phoenix Convention Center. Experience the NFL's football theme park with interactive games like the 40-yard dash, get star player autographs, take photos with the Super Bowl Rings and Vince Lombardi trophy, and visit NFL Shop. It's the ultimate Super Bowl Week event with fun for all ages."

• Feb. 9-11
• $20+
• Phoenix Convention Center
• https://www.nfl.com/super-bowl/event-info/super-bowl-experience/pcc

Super Bowl Experience at Hance Park

"Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s at Hance Park is a FREE event filled with family-friendly games & activities. Enjoy live music, entertainment & local cuisine."

• Feb. 9-12
• Free
• Margaret T. Hance Park
• https://www.azsuperbowl.com/hancepark/

Scottsdale

Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate

"Join us for the Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate – a free, five-day Old West-style football pre-game party in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale. The event will serve as the backdrop for much of ESPN’s pre-game coverage of Super Bowl LVII, including NFL Live and Sunday NFL Countdown."

• Until Feb. 12
• 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Free
• Main Street and Brown Avenue
• https://www.experiencescottsdale.com/event/historic-old-town-espn-main-street-tailgate/368214/

Tempe

FanDuel Party - SOLD OUT

"FanDuel Super Bowl Party featuring live performance by The Killers. Superstar showdowns, $100,000 in prizes, food trucks and more!"

• Feb. 10
• 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Tempe Beach Park
• https://www.fanduel.com/fanduel-party

Where to see the celebs

Chandler

Planters® Brand Legends Party

"The PLANTERS® brand Legends Party brings together legendary professional athletes, celebrities and others for one epic night of partying just before pro football’s Big Game.

This year’s event will be hosted by Rob Gronkowski and Vernon Davis and held at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, AZ.  Tickets include access to the Kickoff Soiree, Comedy Roast & Toast of NFL legends hosted by Michael Rapaport and a live performance by music icon Nelly!"

• Feb. 10
• 8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
• $250+
• Gila River Resort & Casino - Wild Horse Pass
• https://legendsparty.com/

Hall of Fame Party

"HOF Party will without a doubt be the sexiest event to hit Big game Weekend in Arizona for 2023 and will feature engaging and unmatched immersive experiences including LIVE PERFORMANCE from the incomparable CARDI B LIVE IN CONCERT! Over 1,500 attendees chock full of influencers, celebrities, musicians, and athletes…our audience and experience will crush the competition."

• Feb. 11
• 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.
• $200+
• Gila River Resort & Casino
• https://halloffameparty.com/saturday-night-cardi-b-offset-performing-live/

Glendale

Player's Tailgate

"Over 50 active NFL players, celebrities and guests eat, drink and get entertained before the big game. Described as a culinary experience in itself with Americas top chefs, The Players Tailgate features live performance by DJ Irie, open premium bars and all-you-can-eat dining with gourmet dishes prepared by 10+ Celebrity Chefs."

• Feb. 12
• Starts at 12 p.m.
• $500+
• Tanger Outlets
• https://bullseyeeventgroup.com/super-bowl-57-in-glendale-arizona/2023-players-tailgate-arizona/

Scottsdale

Shaq's Fun House

A music festival and carnival, taking place at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale. The event features performances by Snoop Dogg, Diplo, DJ Diesel, and Myles O'Neal.

• Feb. 10
• 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
• $500+
• Talking Stick Resort
• https://shaqsfunhouse.com/

Gronk Beach Party

The party moves to Talking Stick's pool for the Gronk Beach party, hosted by former NFL player and University of Arizona alum Rob Gronkowski, where 21 Savage and Diplo will perform.

• Feb. 11
• 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
• $300+
• Talking Stick Resort
• https://gronkbeach.com/

Sports Illustrated The Party Big Game Weekend

"One of the most coveted tickets of Big Game Weekend, SI The Party Presented by Captain Morgan presents the biggest lineup of the weekend: The Chainsmokers & Machine Gun Kelly. Fans will experience a custom-built festival sized mega-structure directly at the entrance of Talking Stick Resort featuring an immersive and breathtaking mainstage along with mesmerizing activations throughout the 100,000+ square foot VIP mega-structure."

• Feb. 11
• 9 p.m.
• $1000+
• Talking Stick Resort
• https://sitheparty.com/

TAO x Maxim Big Game Party

"For the past 20 years, the VIP event has drawn the biggest celebrities, athletes, media, leaders, and top brands together to create the most important entertainment moment outside the halftime show - this year promises to be no different. unKommon events will create a custom built pop-up event space where guests will experience a once-in-a-lifetime interactive wonderland.  

The event will showcase an array of immersive live performances by ZEDD, Offset, Loud Luxury, Plastik Funk and dj unKommon, along with unique experiential brand activations and surprises."

• Feb. 11
• 8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
• $550+
• Southwest Jet Center
• https://www.maximsb.com/

W Scottsdale Super Weekend 

Cardi B and Ludacris will be performing live during W Scottsdale's Super Week.

• Feb. 10 - 12
• $500+
• W Scottsdale
• https://cottontaillounge.com/sb2023/

Tempe

KODAK BLACK & FRIENDS Super Bowl Party

• Feb. 10
• $60+
• Varsity Tavern
• https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kodak-black-friends-super-bowl-party-friday-feb-10th-tickets-525617976517

Watch parties on Super Bowl Sunday

Chandler

Hall of Fame Tailgate + Watch Party

"Event producers will transform an amazing indoor/outdoor facility at Gila River immersing attendees in a Game-Day like experience delivering all the action of the game in the ultimate VIP setting.  The party will showcase giant LED video screens, DJs, and cheerleaders to hype the crowd and cheer on the teams. Brand activations, contesting, and giveaways will round out the festivities."

• 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Gila River Resort and Casino - Wild Horse Pass
• $49+
• https://halloffameparty.com/sunday-tailgate/

Phoenix

Official Super Bowl Watch Party 

This marks the final day of the Super Bowl Experience in downtown Phoenix.

• Margaret T. Hance Park
• 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Free
• https://www.azsuperbowl.com/hancepark/

Game Day Watch Zone at Desert Ridge Marketplace 

"Celebrate the biggest game of the NFL season with a tailgate in The District at Desert Ridge Marketplace. Catch the game on massive outdoor LED screens and enjoy giveaways, Sip & Stroll, photo ops and more. Plus enter to win countless prizes each quarter of the game."

• Starts at kickoff (4:30 p.m.)
• Free
• Desert Ridge Marketplace
• https://shopdesertridge.com/event/gameday/

Tempe

The Big Game Tailgate Party at Tempe Marketplace

"Head to Tempe Marketplace for the ultimate game day experience. Watch the big game at The District Stage on the jumbo LED screen and enjoy with interactive games, inflatables, Sip & Stroll and more. For those looking for a VIP experience, head to Dave & Buster’s for an exclusive VIP game day experience. To top it off, Tempe Marketplace will offer enter-to-win contests with endless prizes."

• Pregame starts at 3 p.m.
• Tempe Marketplace
• https://tempemarketplace.com/game

Arizona Super Bowl events
https://www.azsuperbowl.com/events

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