Calendar of Events for the Big Game Week

By: CBS58 Staff

Posted: Nov 24, 2015 12:26 PM CDT

BIG GAME WEEK EVENTS IN SAN FRANSISCO

SUPER BOWL CITY (JAN. 30-FEB. 7): Super Bowl City will be designed to showcase the best the Bay Area has to offer, with interactive games and activities that highlight the region’s technological prowess, culinary excellence and cultural diversity, as well as celebrate the 50th Super Bowl and the Bay Area’s place in professional football history.
Location: Justin Herman Plaza on the Embarcadero

NFL EXPERIENCE (JAN. 30-FEB. 7) Tickets now on sale! Interactive games so you can pass like a pro or take a shot at kicking a game winning field goal.The opportunity for fans to meet some of their favorite NFL players of the past and present, including autograph sessions.The history of the game on display including the opportunity to get an up-close look at all past Super Bowl championship rings and a photo opportunity with the one and only Vince Lombardi Trophy

Location: Moscone Center

The NFL PLAY 60 Zone for the youngest of NFL Fans.
The NFL SHOP at Super Bowl, complete with the largest offering of official NFL limited-edition Super Bowl 50 merchandise and the latest in authentic NFL products

Saturday, January 30: 10AM – 10PM

Sunday, January 31: 10AM – 8PM

Monday, February 1: 3PM – 10PM

Tuesday, February 2: 3PM – 10PM

Wednesday, February 3: 3PM – 10PM

Thursday, February 4: 3PM – 10PM

Friday, February 5: 3PM – 10PM

Saturday, February 6: 10AM – 10PM

Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 7): 10AM – 2PM

NFL FAN VIEWING GALLERY The Fan Viewing Gallery provides fans with the opportunity to get up close and personal as current NFL players, NFL legends and celebrities being interviewed live by national radio personalities.

BIG GAME WEEK EVENTS IN SAN JOSE

Opening Hours: 5:15-6:15PM PT and 7-8PM PT on Monday
Host city for NFC team (mayor, city officials will likely be invited)
Will host Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday – Tickets on sale
Plaza de Cesar Chavez (will be transformed into Fan Zone)
Outdoor ice skating rink between Fairmont & San Jose Museum of Art to stay open for Super Bowl Weekend

SANTA CLARA BIG GAME Week Events

Host city for Super Bowl 50
Host city for AFC champion
Commemorative public art “Anything’s Possible” near stadium
STEM Innovation Bowl on January 30theers – Early days of the sport, when the NFL was born (January 31)
Gridiron Glory exhibit @ Triton Art Museum
The Great Moments – A tour de force artifact and video experience of the extraordinary acts of athletic ability of the players
The Great Players – Learn about legends like Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Joe Namath, Lynn Swann, Roger Staubach and Joe Montana
The Dynasties – Teams that have dominated an era
Pro Football’s Road to Equality – Chronicles of the inspirational athletes that paved the way
The Science of Football – An interactive video presentation to examine the marriage between sport and science
Football as a Way of Life – How pro football has shaped the American life
Records are Made to be Broken – Artifacts from the Hall of Fame’s collection will recount many milestone events
Champions – Artifacts and NFL Films presentations will bring to life the excitement of the road to the Super Bowl

MORE POPULAR EVENTS

“The Night Before” Metallica & Cage The Elephant concert at AT&T Park (February 5)
Celebrity flag football; local wine and food tasting; a pep rally featuring Great America theme park characters; and an NFL PLAY 60 practice (February 5)
Taste of Super Bowl” event at Cow Palace in San Fransisco (February 5)