Whether you’re one of the estimated 79,000 fans who’ll watch the Super Bowl in person, or plan to catch it on TV, you’ll need a game plan.
Top 3 Watch-Party Spots
Any Valley sports bar worth its salt will have the game on. Here are some less-obvious viewing solutions.
The Yard: With generous indoor-outdoor spacing and plenty of lawn games and activities – not to mention upscale pub-grub from anchor eatery Culinary Dropout – this North-Central entertainment compound is our favorite family-friendly locale for the Super Bowl. culinarydropout.com
Diego Pops/Montauk crawl: If you want to see the game in scene-y, high-energy Old Town, these sister Scottsdale restaurants make for an intriguing one-two punch. Eight years ago, they hosted a viewing party for Super Bowl XLIX. Check websites for details. diegopops.com, themontaukaz.com
Talking Stick Resort: The do-everything Scottsdale-adjacent hospitality playground – gaming! concerts! sports massages on the 14th floor! – also hosts annual “big game” parties in its Salt River Grand Ballroom, with raffles, prizes and other gewgaws. Expect an even bigger party this year. talkingstickresort.com
After-Game Extra
When the final second ticks away, the real fun starts for some fans. Find a complete, ongoing round-up of pre- and post-game parties at phoenixmag.com/superbowlparties.
Pre-Game Fun: The Players Tailgate
Event company Bullseye has staged tailgate parties at the last seven Super Bowls, and will do so again in Glendale. Guests will nosh on all-you-can-eat game-day grub from celebrity chef Guy Fieri and rub shoulders with ex-NFL greats in the Tanger Outlets parking lot adjacent to State Farm Stadium. $875. bullseyeeventgroup.com
Halftime Diva
Following last year’s well-received, Dr. Dre-fronted hip-hop nostalgia medley, superstar pop siren Rihanna will perform the halftime show at Super Bowl LVII.
