Tempe Welcomes Football Fans
Super Bowl Events in Arizona
Welcome to the Valley of the Sun, home to Super Bowl LVII. As we countdown to Feb. 12, 2023 — the day the world will, once again, turn its attention to Greater Phoenix for the biggest day on the sports calendar — Tempe, the sports-centric home of Arizona State University, is already poised to welcome fans.
Super Bowl LVII Events
Tempe is no stranger to NFL festivities. In fact, the first Super Bowl ever played in Arizona — Super Bowl XXX — took place at Sun Devil Stadium on Jan. 28, 1996. And this year marks Tempe’s return to the official roster of pre-game festivities.
In October 2022, the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee visited Tempe Center for the Arts to announce the weeklong roster of events that fans can enjoy:
January 7 | Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee 5K-9 Fun Run presented by PetSmart
Riverview Park – Mesa, AZ
February 4-5 & 9-11 | Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s
Phoenix Convention Center – Phoenix, AZ
February 6 | Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch
Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
February 8 | Super Bowl Gospel Celebration
Mesa Center for the Arts – Mesa, AZ
February 8-12 | Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate
Old Town Scottsdale – Scottsdale, AZ
February 9 | NFL Honors presented by Invisalign
Phoenix Symphony Hall – Phoenix, AZ
February 9-11 | Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest, featuring Paramore, Imagine Dragons and Dave Matthews Band
Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
February 9-12 | Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s
Hance Park – Phoenix, AZ
February 10 | FanDuel Party
Tempe Beach Park – Tempe, AZ
February 11 | Taste of the NFL
Chateau Luxe – Phoenix, AZ
February 11 | The Ultimate R&B Day Party Experience hosted by LYFE JENNINGS & NEXT along with players from the NFL and NBA
Marquee Theatre – Tempe, AZ
February 12 | Super Bowl LVII
State Farm Stadium – Glendale, AZ
February 12 | Official Super Bowl Watch Party
Hance Park – Phoenix, AZ
For additional information on Super Bowl LVII, including details on vendor partners and community initiatives, please visit the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee website.
For fans heading to Tempe, here’s everything you need to know ahead of Super Bowl Sunday:
Tempe boasts an awesome selection of sports bars to watch your favorite team compete in Super Bowl LVII. Explore which restaurants, bars and hotels are hosting watch parties for Super Bowl Sunday.
February 9 | Legends Bowl VIP Party at Six40rty
640 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281
February 10 | Kodak Super Bowl Weekend at Varsity Tavern
501 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 534-8620
February 11 | Diplo b2b Guy Gerber at Sunbar
24 W. 5th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 687-8409
February 12 | The Westin Tempe – Skysill Rooftop Lounge
11 E. 7th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-8885
February 12 | Super Bowl Watch Party at FROLIC
680 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281
February 12 | Super Bowl Watch Party at The Lodge Sasquatch Kitchen
26 S. Farmer Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 967-0578
February 12 | Super Bowl Watch Party at Spinelli’s Pizza
420 S. Mill Ave. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 800-5300
Best Sports Bars in Tempe
Can’t attend the big game in person? No problem! From watching the NFL Super Bowl to NBA games and UFC, Tempe has plenty of bars and taverns to cheer on your team to victory.
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Kickoff your Super Bowl experience with a smart pre-game strategy by Valley Metro. Explore your options today!
Things to do along the Valley Metro Rail and Tempe Streetcar lines
From the Valley Metro Rail to the new Tempe Streetcar, Tempe continues to ensure that everyone can move around the city quickly and efficiently. Discover the many things to see and do like public art, shops, restaurants and other businesses.
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PHX Sky Harbor: Know Before you go!
America’s Friendliest Airport® is looking forward to welcoming travelers to Arizona for Super Bowl LVII. Various events across the Valley of the Sun including the WM Phoenix Open and the Super Bowl will mean the Airport will be very busy. Explore the best tips to make your travel experience smoother!
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Photo-Worthy Places in Tempe
Looking for photo-worthy moments you’ll want to remember for a lifetime? To help you find your next Instagram-worthy shot, we’ve rounded up these can’t-miss, photogenic attractions from around Tempe.
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Best Tempe Hotels For Sports Events
Tempe is the ideal location for sports fans. Whether you are in town for an amateur sporting event or for Super Bowl, Tempe’s hotels provide a great home base. Centrally located and with plenty of amenities, Tempe’s hotels provide a great home-away-from-home.
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Catch some sun and fun at Tempe Town Lake
It’s a bit unexpected for visitors to find a large body of water right in the heart of the city, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Tempe Town Lake. From January to December, winter or summer, the lake is an excellent place to visit.
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Gear up for Super Bowl LVII with the biggest bash in Tempe at the FanDuel Party located at Tempe Beach Park on February 10th. Experience a celebration like no other with a special live performance by The Killers.
Also taking place in February 2023:
Summer Ice Skating at Mountain America Community Iceplex
Mullett Arena
Through July 31, 2023
Summer ice skating at Mountain America Community Iceplex is open for everyone — beginner or advanced, young or old, solo or families — and especially perfect this summer.
