Casual or diehard, going to the Super Bowl is a football fan's ultimate bucket list and something that was added to our list when it was announced that Las Vegas would host Super Bowl LVIII in 2024! While Las Vegas is always a bustling and vibrant city on its own, there is nothing quite like it during Super Bowl week as Las Vegas plays host to one the biggest sporting events in the North America, (if not the world, this year, thanks to Ms. Taylor Swift!). Las Vegas always knows how to throw a party and when you're hosting the Super Bowl for the first time in a brand new billion dollar stadium, the energy is something else and an experience that is unique and amazing for so many reasons and something we will never forget!
And while tickets to the big game are $$$$ and way above my pay grade, we managed to create our own "Super Bowl Experience" in Las Vegas, enjoying all the pre-game activities to enjoy the hype without going to the big game itself (where we can enjoy the game on a TV screen at home!)
And while tickets to the big game are $$$$ and way above my pay grade, we managed to create our own "Super Bowl Experience" in Las Vegas, enjoying all the pre-game activities to enjoy the hype without going to the big game itself (where we can enjoy the game on a TV screen at home!)
The Strip becomes Football Avenue!
The moment you land in Las Vegas, you feel the electrifying energy in the air. The Strip, usually famous for its casinos, nightlife and mega hotels, has a life of its own as it is transformed into a football fan's paradise. Hotel lobbies have adorned football decor, banners and team fans, and the streets and shops are filled with football enthusiasts decked out in their favourite team jerseys.
The moment you land in Las Vegas, you feel the electrifying energy in the air. The Strip, usually famous for its casinos, nightlife and mega hotels, has a life of its own as it is transformed into a football fan's paradise. Hotel lobbies have adorned football decor, banners and team fans, and the streets and shops are filled with football enthusiasts decked out in their favourite team jerseys.
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Bellagio Fountains
Super Bowl Media Day
Not exactly the big game on Sunday, but the Super Bowl Media Day, also known as "Opening Night" is when the Super Bowl Week activities officially begin, kicking off the week into a frenzy. All the players and coaches from both teams meet in the stadium under a huge spotlight for whirlwind of interviews and photo ops. This is the only time before the big game on Sunday where both teams will be on the field together.
The energy in the stadium is full of collective excitement as football fans of all ages gather soaking in the energy and hope to catch a glimpse of their favourite players in person, roam the stadium freely for food and Super Bowl-themed merchandise.
Not exactly the big game on Sunday, but the Super Bowl Media Day, also known as "Opening Night" is when the Super Bowl Week activities officially begin, kicking off the week into a frenzy. All the players and coaches from both teams meet in the stadium under a huge spotlight for whirlwind of interviews and photo ops. This is the only time before the big game on Sunday where both teams will be on the field together.
The energy in the stadium is full of collective excitement as football fans of all ages gather soaking in the energy and hope to catch a glimpse of their favourite players in person, roam the stadium freely for food and Super Bowl-themed merchandise.
As this is the only time before the actual game both teams will be on the field at the same time, it feels like a backstage pass to the game as you get a glimpse of things "behind the scenes" before the Big Day!
You get a sense of how big this event really is as you see all the journalists, sports analysts and broadcasters present to interview players and coaches. You can listen to any of the players or coaches interviews through the app, and select who you want to listen to and then interviews are broadcast throughout the week of different media platforms. The questions asked were a mix of light-hearted questions that showcase players' personalities, and sometimes serious football analysis of games and plays. It's neat to hear some of the players' personal reflections on their journey to the Super Bowl and their mindsets heading into the game. It can be inspiring to hear it first hand from players as they head into the biggest game of their careers.
You get a sense of how big this event really is as you see all the journalists, sports analysts and broadcasters present to interview players and coaches. You can listen to any of the players or coaches interviews through the app, and select who you want to listen to and then interviews are broadcast throughout the week of different media platforms. The questions asked were a mix of light-hearted questions that showcase players' personalities, and sometimes serious football analysis of games and plays. It's neat to hear some of the players' personal reflections on their journey to the Super Bowl and their mindsets heading into the game. It can be inspiring to hear it first hand from players as they head into the biggest game of their careers.
 |  Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback, Patrick Mahomes |  Kansas City Chiefs Tight End, Travis Kelce |
NFL Fan Experience!
One of the biggest highlights of Super Bowl week is the NFL Fan Experience, a massive football-themed, interactive theme park where football fans dive head first into the world of football. You step inside a world of nostalgia, where you can peruse through decades of NFL memorabilia, interactive displays and experience football activities like a sports star! There is so much to see and do and it's a fun experience for football fans of all ages. There are also player autograph sessions so you may even walk away with a NFL player autograph!
One of the biggest highlights of Super Bowl week is the NFL Fan Experience, a massive football-themed, interactive theme park where football fans dive head first into the world of football. You step inside a world of nostalgia, where you can peruse through decades of NFL memorabilia, interactive displays and experience football activities like a sports star! There is so much to see and do and it's a fun experience for football fans of all ages. There are also player autograph sessions so you may even walk away with a NFL player autograph!
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While you can take your photo with the actual Vince Lombardi trophy, the line up was too long so this will have to do...
Fans can experience what it feels like to have your name announced as a part of the NFL Draft and you can walk the stage with your draft team jersey photo op!
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You can take part in the football activities itself where you can play a game with others, kick a field goal, run the 40-yard dash and so much more!
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We opted to experience a few activities but the lines for the autograph sessions and photo ops were too long so we decided to skip many of them but there really is so much to see and do and we could easily have spent a few days there if we wanted to maximize the whole experience!
| Player Meet and Greets I don't know about other Super Bowl events but Las Vegas is the perfect setting for sports and entertainment to come together and there were so many places along the Strip during week that had set up former NFL Meet and Greets for the public to enjoy. There were so many amazing former NFL players and coaches and we could only make time for one, before we had to head to the airport and head home. |  |
At the Chip Strip, a stage set by New York New York, we stopped to see #43, Pittsburgh Steelers safety, Troy Polamalu!
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Sadly, we had to head straight to the airport right after this to catch our flight home. It was the Thursday before the big game on Sunday and you can definitely feel the shift in energy and busy-ness of the hotels, traffic and crowd levels from the beginning of the week. The Friday and Saturday activities in Las Vegas were filled with so many more exciting former and current NFL players and coaches, many appearances sprinkled throughout venues along the Strip at different resorts and looking back, it would have been amazing to stay for those too!
However, the immersive experience of the Super Bowl week activities in Las Vegas was a pretty unforgettable experience and you get to enjoy the something much larger than the game itself. Maybe someday we will get the chance to go to the Super Bowl game itself (dreaming, I know!) but it was fun to experience the pre-game activities and enjoy the live experience of that part, but get to watch the game itself from the comfort of the big screen at home!
Who did you cheer for?
However, the immersive experience of the Super Bowl week activities in Las Vegas was a pretty unforgettable experience and you get to enjoy the something much larger than the game itself. Maybe someday we will get the chance to go to the Super Bowl game itself (dreaming, I know!) but it was fun to experience the pre-game activities and enjoy the live experience of that part, but get to watch the game itself from the comfort of the big screen at home!
Who did you cheer for?
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