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The Super Bowl returns to Levi’s Stadium for the second time in a decade Sunday, and with it comes a choice for those planning to watch on TV: view it from the comfort of your couch with your own game day spread, or head to a neighborhood watering hole?
With the Super Bowl in the Bay Area this year, many bars and restaurants are hosting watch parties with special additions like buffets, drink specials and discounts, parties with live DJs and more.
Peninsula cities and organizations are also getting in on the football festivities, planning everything from a chili tasting to downtown gatherings. And the big game brings with it big-name events, like Guy Fieri’s Big Game Sunday Tailgate and a Sheila E. benefit concert hosted by 49ers legend Ronnie Lott.
Whether you’ll be seated promptly for kickoff at 3:30 p.m. or you’re just waiting for the Bad Bunny halftime show around 5 p.m., here’s what’s in store for the Peninsula for Super Bowl weekend. (For info on events further south in San Jose, visit sj26.sanjose.org/the-big-game.)
Super Bowl weekend events
Events at Stephens Green: On Thursday, stop by the Mountain View Irish pub for the house burger with your choice of draft beer for $20 and live music. Friday is Steal the Glass Night: Buy a Stella and keep the Super Bowl LX chalice (limited supply). Saturday is the Pre-Big Game Party with $6 Bud Light special edition beers and a live DJ in the evening. A live DJ will return for an after party Sunday.
Through Feb. 8, times vary, Stephens Green, 223 Castro St., Mountain View. instagram.com/stephensgreen.
Pregame Pop-Up Party: NFL alumni will be in attendance at this Thursday night party with DJ Dre Sinatra playing Top 40 and open-format hits. Expect curated small bites, bottle service and craft cocktails.
Feb. 5, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wild Rose, 200 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell. Prices vary. wildroseeatery.com.
Big Game Weekend at the Cow Palace: Daly City will be home to marquee Super Bowl weekend events. Shaq’s Fun House is bringing a DJ lineup featuring Tiesto, T-Pain and Shaq himself to the Cow Palace in a carnival-like atmosphere Friday night. General admission tickets include a six-hour open bar, carnival bites and access to Shaq’s Carnival Midway.
Sports Illustrated hosts its party Saturday night with performances by Ludacris, DJ IRIE, The Chainsmokers and Xandra. General admission tickets include access to an open bar.
And on Sunday, Guy Fieri brings his Big Game Sunday Tailgate to the Cow Palace. Billed as part music festival, part food festival, it will include restaurant pop-ups and exclusive Guy Fieri food concepts. Tucker Wetmore and Loud Luxury will perform. All free tickets have been claimed, but tickets can be purchased starting at $54.99 and include a priority access entrance lane and two sample tastings from Guy Fieri’s food concepts.
Shaq’s Fun House is Feb. 6, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets start at $400; 21 and over. Sports Illustrated The Party is Feb. 7, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets start at $600; 21 and over. Guy Fieri’s Big Game Sunday Tailgate is Feb. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children under 13 do not need a ticket to enter. All events are at the Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave., Daly City.
Chili Tasting & Football Fun Celebration: The CZI Community Space will host a chili tasting (vegetarian options available) and serve chili bowls and hot dogs. Five top amateur recipes were selected for chefs from Redwood City restaurants to prepare. There will also be Super Bowl photo ops and a sports memorabilia silent auction. Tickets are required for tasting or meals.
Feb. 6, 5-8 p.m., Chan Zuckerberg Community Space, 801 Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, Redwood City. Ticket sales close Feb. 5. Limited tasting tickets may be sold at the door. $7.50-$9.50 each; free admission for kids 2 and under. rwcpaf.org/event-details/chili-tasting-football-fun-celebration-friday-february-6-5pm-8pm.
First Down Festival: Downtown Los Altos hosts a weekend of live events. On Friday, catch live music at its First Friday series in which 10-15 bands play simultaneously at different points around downtown. Arts Los Altos will also be giving a public art tour during First Friday.
On Saturday, a one-time First Saturday event will be held with more live music and art tours following the Downtown Los Altos Valentine’s Choco-Super Stroll in the afternoon. And for Super Bowl Sunday, State Street Market and other Los Altos businesses will be hosting watch parties. Check online as more details are announced closer to game day.
First Friday is Feb. 6, 6-9 p.m. (art tour at 5 p.m.). Downtown Los Altos Valentine’s Choco-Super Stroll is Feb. 7, 2-5 p.m. First Saturday is Feb. 7, 6-9 p.m. (art tour at 5 p.m.). Super Bowl watch party start times vary. All events are in downtown Los Altos. losaltoschamber.org/firstdownfest.
Sheila E. at The Guild Theatre: NFL Hall of Famer and former 49ers star Ronnie Lott is hosting this Super Bowl party at The Guild Theatre with Oakland music legend Sheila E. headlining. A portion of proceeds will benefit Follow the Music and Elevate Oakland.
Feb. 6, 8 p.m., The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Tickets start at $115; reserved seating is sold out. guildtheatre.com.
Super Bowl Weekend at Laughing Monk Sunnyvale: The weekend kicks off with DJs playing Afrobeats, R&B, throwbacks and remixes Friday. More DJs return for brunch Saturday, playing dance and Latin house music, nu disco and remixes. On game day, the brewery will host a watch party, a makers market and an after party with DJs.
DJs are on Feb. 6, 9 p.m. to close, and Feb. 7, noon to 4 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Feb. 8, makers market from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All events at Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastropub, 1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale. Food and drink prices vary. instagram.com/laughingmonksunnyvale.
TETRA Hotel Boozy Brunch and Tap Takeover: Adrestia will offer cocktail specials and tailgate-style specials for brunch Saturday, and Barebottle Brewing Company will be on-site for a tap takeover with a live DJ at the AC Bar starting at 11:30 a.m.
Feb. 7, brunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. tetrahotelsv.com/upcoming-events/game-day-boozy-brunch; tap takeover from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. eventbrite.com/e/free-tap-takeover-at-tetra-hotel-with-barebottle-brewery-tickets-1980044151358. Brunch prices vary; tap takeover admission is free. Both events are at TETRA Hotel, 400 West Java Drive, Sunnyvale.
Events at Boichik Bagels: Who Cares Run Club will meet at Boichik Bagels in Santa Clara Saturday for giveaways and a 5K demo run to Levi’s Stadium led by Adidas Running, followed by snacks and drinks. On Super Bowl Sunday, Ujicha Matcha will host a pop-up with matcha, hojicha bagels and ceremonial matcha powder for sale.
Feb. 7 run, 8 a.m. Free. instagram.com/whocaresrunclub. Feb. 8 pop-up, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Prices vary. instagram.com/ujicha.matcha. Both events are at Boichik Bagels, 2050 Wyatt Drive, Santa Clara.
San Mateo Sports Warm Up: Come meet players from College of San Mateo’s football team, take part in an arm wrestling demo or play a game. There will be foosball and ping pong tables, a putting green, mobile games and more. Activities are first come, first served.
Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., B Street, downtown San Mateo. Free. dsma.org/event/san-mateo-sports-warm-up.
Mountain View Tailgate Party: The city is gearing up for the Super Bowl with its Tailgate Party Saturday, featuring live music, food, games, giveaways and more. Mountain View businesses are also offering specials and discounts through Sunday and hosting watch parties; visit the Fan Fest website for a map with complete details.
Feb. 7, 2-5 p.m., downtown Mountain View. Free. mountainview.gov/what-s-happening/events/2026-major-sporting-events/fan-fest.
Barebottle Brewing Company Super Bowl LX Pre-Party: The Santa Clara taproom will have DJs on hand Saturday and pizza available for purchase. Doors will open at 10 a.m. for its watch party on Super Bowl Sunday, with tables available on a first come, first served basis. (All of its locations will be showing the game Sunday.)
Feb. 7, 2-9 p.m. Doors open at 10 a.m. Feb. 8, Barebottle Brewing Company, 2520 Augustine Drive, Santa Clara. Free entry. instagram.com/barebottle.
Flying Football Fun Fest: Hiller Aviation Museum celebrates the Super Bowl with football- and flight-themed activities for kids, including a Bot Bowl with programmable robots, flying a drone through football uprights and crafting paper footballs to explore aerodynamics.
Outside, an inflatable obstacle course and football-inspired training parachutes will be set up, and hot dogs and pizza will be sold in the courtyard. At noon, a helicopter will drop hundreds of foam footballs.
Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to noon, Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. $16-$24; kids 3 and under free. hiller.org/event/flying-football-fun-fest.
Watch parties
7 Mile House: The historic sports bar and grill is hosting a $49 all-you-can-eat buffet with build-your-own burgers, pork adobo, arroz caldo, loaded nachos, wings, garlic fries, chicken tenders and more. Kids 10 and under eat for half price, and children 2 and under eat for free. Drink specials will be available for $7.
Buffet 3-6 p.m., 7 Mile House, 2800 Bayshore Blvd., Brisbane. $49 for adults and children 11 and up, $24.50 for kids 10 and under, free for kids 2 and under. Make reservations at 7milehouse.com.
Alhambra Irish House: Reserve your watch party seat at the downtown Redwood City Irish pub with a $50 deposit that will be fully applied to your tab (excludes gratuity). Find an extensive menu of Irish classics, burgers, sandwiches, traditional game day bites and more.
Party begins at 2:30 p.m., Alhambra Irish House, 831 Main St., Redwood City. $50. alhambra-irish-house.com/events/21282/sunday-seat-garuntee.
Brewing With Brothas: Enjoy complimentary snacks and appetizers paired with cold craft beer while watching the big game on big screens in Belmont. Chicos BBQ will also be on-site selling rib plates.
1-8 p.m., Brewing With Brothas, 111 Industrial Road, Suite 8, Belmont. instagram.com/brewing.with.brothas.
Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company: The San Carlos brewery will have $5 beers and Melina’s Kitchen food truck on-site for its watch party, plus its regular drink offerings.
2-7 p.m. (or until postgame awards end), Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company, 935 Washington St., San Carlos. Free general admission; tables can be reserved online, prices vary. devilscanyon.com/events-calendar.html.
eCr Pub: DJ4Fifteen and Amelia’s Mexipino Cuisine will be on hand for a pregame party at the Belmont bar before the watch party at kickoff.
Party begins at 2:30 p.m., eCr Pub, 864 El Camino Real, Belmont. Food and drink prices vary. ecr.pub.
Hyatt Regency Santa Clara: Directly across the street from Levi’s Stadium, the hotel will host a watch party with TVs and projection screens throughout the property. Ticketholders can also rent cabanas with TVs to watch the game (limited availability).
A live DJ will play music on the pool deck from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase include chili, tacos, burgers, wings, pizza and more. Note that tickets don’t guarantee seating or include parking.
Party begins at 9 a.m., Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 5101 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. $161.90. eventbrite.com/e/game-day-party-at-hyatt-regency-santa-clara-tickets-19810658462.
O’Malley’s Sports Pub: Siren Song Karaoke will host a pregame karaoke birthday party and a potluck. Stick around for the game and happy hour all day.
Party begins at noon, O’Malley’s Sports Pub, 2135 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View. Drink prices vary. instagram.com/sirensongkaraoke.
Molloy’s Tavern: Watch the big game on big screens at a historic bar and dine on free nachos, chili and hot dogs or bring your own food.
3:30 p.m., Molloy’s Tavern, 1655 Mission Road #6, Colma. Prices vary. instagram.com/molloyscolma.
The Pro: The longtime sports bar formerly known as The Old Pro is back with a new look and offerings. Its Super Bowl watch party will be largely standing room only (limited seating available) and tickets include a drink voucher and a custom pint glass. Parties of up to 25 people can reserve tables with access to a private bar, food and two drink vouchers per guest for $6,375.
Doors open at 10:30 a.m., The Pro, 541 Ramona St., Palo Alto. $76.50. 21 and over. opentable.com/r/the-pro-palo-alto.
The Swingin’ Door: The longtime San Mateo British pub will have a $25 all-you-can-eat special for its watch party, featuring wings, chicken nuggets, potstickers, fries, fish bites and mozzarella sticks. There will also be a beer bucket special.
Party begins at 1:30 p.m., The Swingin’ Door, 106 E. 25th Ave., San Mateo. $25. theswingindoor.com.
Taplands Taproom & Brewery: The Santa Clara taproom, bottle shop and brewery will have craft beer, food specials and prizes every quarter.
Doors open at 11 a.m., Taplands Taproom & Brewery, 1171 Homestead Road #110, Santa Clara. Food and drink prices vary. instagram.com/taplandssantaclara.
Discounts and specials
1 Oz Coffee: Get a 10% discount if you stop into any of their Bay Area stores wearing a football team’s merch. 1 Oz Coffee is also offering two drink specials through Sunday: The Fourth Quarter Float (Ethiopian cold brew served iced with vanilla gelato and a layer of salted caramel cold foam) and The Salted Caramel Blitz (a double shot of espresso served iced with housemade caramel sauce, choice of milk and a salted caramel cold foam).
Offer and drink specials ends Feb. 8, 1 Oz Coffee, 650 Castro St., Suite 130, Mountain View; 3051 Tasman Drive, Santa Clara; 549 Benton St., Santa Clara. instagram.com/1oz_coffee.
Boichik Bagels: Visit the shop’s Santa Clara location wearing a football jersey for a free bagel with purchase (limit one per customer per day).
Offer ends Feb. 8, Boichik Bagels, 2050 Wyatt Drive, Santa Clara. instagram.com/boichikbagels.
Books Inc. Mountain View: Buy one sports-related book at Books Inc. Mountain View, get one half off (while supplies last).
Offer ends Feb. 8, Books Inc., 317 Castro St., Mountain View. booksinc.com.
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe: Wear a football jersey and get a free short stack of pancakes with any purchase.
Offer ends Feb. 8, Keke’s Breakfast Cafe, 311 S. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale. instagram.com/kekescafe_sunnyvale.
Pour Decisions Craft Coffee & Beer: Stop by the Mountain View location and get 15% off any four cans of beer through Sunday. On Sunday, buy any four drinks and get the fifth free (item must be of equal or lesser value.)
Offer ends Feb. 8, Pour Decisions Craft Coffee & Beer, 1040 Grant Road, Mountain View. instagram.com/pourdecisionscraft.
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