If you don’t have tickets to the Super Bowl on Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium, you can still enjoy the buzz and excitement of the year’s biggest sporting event with Super Bowl Events in Tempe. The NFL, its sponsors, and a host of other organizations have a full lineup of local events for fans in the days leading up to the championship, even in the Tempe area. Here is a list of some fun things to do during the week leading up to Super Bowl 57.
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Party with FanDuel in Tempe
- When: Friday, February 10, 6 p.m.
- Where: Tempe Beach Park
- Tickets: More information below
FanDuel Sportsbook is hosting a massive party at Tempe Beach Park featuring an exclusive performance by rock band The Killers. Instead of charging admission to the Friday, Feb. 10 event, the company is giving tickets to fans who place at least a $5 bet within its sportsbook after funding their account with at least $10.
Ten bucks is a bargain to see a top-tier band in a festival-type atmosphere. In addition to the concert, the event will include appearances by NFL legends and celebrities who will compete in sports-themed games. Fans will have a chance to enter contests to win cash prizes. Food and beverage options include local food trucks and fully stocked bars. You can learn more here.
The FanDuel Party caters to adults only. Attendees must be at least 21 to enter. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m.
Enjoy a Family-Friendly Festival
- When: Saturday, February 11, 10 a.m.
- Where: Hamilton High School
- Tickets: More information below
In nearby Chandler, the all-ages NFL Play Football Family Festival is set for the Saturday before the Super Bowl at Hamilton High School’s athletic fields. The free event begins at 10 a.m. on Feb. 11 and features several sports activities, including skills instruction and drills for youth football players.
Kids will also be able to try on NFL equipment. In addition, current and former NFL stars will be on hand to help with the drills and interact with fans.
While the event is free, all participants must complete a waiver before entering the property. Families can sign reserve passes for the festival via Eventbrite.
Vibe to Inspirational Music at a Gospel Concert
- When: Wednesday, February 8, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: Mesa Arts Center
- Tickets: More information below
For those who love soul-stirring gospel music, Super Bowl 57 programming includes a star-laden gospel concert on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Mesa Arts Center. Super Bowl Soulful Celebration headliners include legendary genre-busting singer Patti LaBelle and six-time Grammy-Award winner Israel Houghton.
The NFL Player’s Choir will also perform. The group’s members are active and retired NFL Players, including Cam Newton, Bryan Scott, Nick Roach, Tully Bunta-Cain, Michael Gaines, Leonard Weaver, Willie Yarborough, and choir director Demarcus Williams. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m., and fans can buy tickets from the Mesa Arts Center.
With ticket prices for the NFL championship starting at over $4,000 each, these events around Tempe are perfect for fans who want to experience the Super Bowl atmosphere before settling in at home on Sunday to watch the game with family and friends.
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