Event Schedule for Super Bowl LVIII Released
There's More Than Just the Game Coming to Las Vegas
Although the season has yet to officially start, excitement for this year's Super Bowl is already starting to ramp up. Super Bowl LVIII Week in Las Vegas is set to host a plethora of events across multiple venues throughout the city. The NFL and the Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee recently unveiled the schedule of activities, which includes details about the fan-favorite Super Bowl Experience and community engagement initiatives.
The week's lineup encompasses various venues, showcasing more than just the Allegiant Stadium, where the highly anticipated game will occur on February 11. It's projected that this event-packed week will mark one of Las Vegas' most financially lucrative periods. "We're talking a minimum of $500 million, but the estimates realistically range between $600 million to $700 million," stated Steve Hill, President and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "This is the incremental amount, exceeding what we typically see during a non-Super Bowl hosting year."
The festivities will commence with Super Bowl Opening Night on February 5 at Allegiant Stadium, offering fans a unique opportunity to hear from the players and coaches participating in the game. This event serves as the sole public appearance of the players before the Super Bowl. During Opening Night, fans can partake in various activities, including photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise shopping at the NFL Shop, and autograph sessions with NFL players not participating in the Super Bowl. Tickets for this event, available in December, are priced at $30.
From February 7 to 10, the Super Bowl Experience will take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. This interactive football-themed park, a staple of every Super Bowl, provides fans with opportunities to collect autographs from current NFL players and legends, purchase merchandise, engage in new and improved interactive games, and participate in youth football clinics. Visitors can also take photos with the Vince Lombardi Trophy and view a display of all 57 Super Bowl rings. On February 8, a sensory hour will be offered to accommodate individuals with special needs and sensory sensitivities. Ticket prices for the Super Bowl Experience, available in December, vary depending on the day, with children aged 12 and under enjoying free entry throughout the week. On February 7, tickets will be $25 for entry from 3 PM to 10 PM, while on February 8 and 9, tickets will cost $50 for entry during the same hours. The final day, February 10, will have a $50 ticket price and will be open from 10 AM to 10 PM.
The 25th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration is set for Wednesday, February 7, at The Pearl Theater at Palms. This exclusive NFL-sanctioned multicultural program combines football and music. Tickets for the event, which go on sale December 1, provide an opportunity to enjoy the intersection of sports and entertainment. On Saturday, February 10, the culinary experience known as the Taste of the NFL will take place at the Keep Memory Alive Center downtown. Featuring a tasting menu curated by top chefs from both national and local scenes, this event will be hosted by culinary stars Andrew Zimmern, Carla Hall, Tim Love, Lasheeda Perry, and Mark Bucher. More than 30 NFL legends are expected to make appearances. Proceeds from the event will support GENYOUTH, a national nonprofit dedicated to promoting well-nourished and physically active lives among school children. Attendees must be at least 21 years old to participate in Taste of the NFL.
With several signature events and activities yet to be announced by the NFL and its partners, the excitement will only continue to build. Peter O'Reilly emphasized, "The excitement is palpable within the league office, among our fans, and with our league partners. Vegas is already a huge draw, but when you add the Super Bowl to the mix, the excitement escalates further. We're ready; the countdown is on."
