The Best Super Bowl Parties (and the #1 You Can Attend)

The best Super Bowl party open to fans is the Players Tailgate — rated the #1 event on Super Bowl Sunday and often called “the culinary Super Bowl before the Super Bowl.” It puts 50+ active pro football players, celebrity chefs, and an open premium bar under one roof — and unlike the celebrity-only parties around town, you don’t need a game ticket to get in.

What is the Players Tailgate?

The Players Tailgate transforms 50,000+ square feet into a premium, red-carpet tailgating experience on Super Bowl Sunday: VIP cabanas, chef-driven food stations, top-shelf drinks, and live entertainment — held near the stadium in the hours before kickoff.

Who’s there?

• 50+ active pro football players and Pro Bowlers, plus past Super Bowl champions. Recent years have featured stars like Tyreek Hill, Jahmyr Gibbs, and Puka Nacua.
• A celebrity-chef lineup — recent editions have included Aarón Sánchez, Jet Tila, Aaron May, Marc Murphy, Kelsey Murphy, and Top Chef champion Tristen Epps.
• Hosts and entertainment — recently emceed by Nate Burleson with DJ Irie. (The 2027 lineup is announced closer to the game.)

Do I need a Super Bowl ticket to attend?

No. The Players Tailgate is a separate ticket, so it’s the single best way to be part of Super Bowl Sunday even if you’re not going to the game.

The other big Super Bowl parties

Super Bowl week is packed with events — the Maxim party, Sports Illustrated The Party, and celebrity-hosted bashes — but most are invitation-only or aimed at the celebrity crowd. The Players Tailgate stands out as the marquee, game-day experience fans can actually buy into.

How to be there

Tickets to the Players Tailgate sell out — and buying a Super Bowl travel package includes a Players Tailgate ticket alongside your hotel and game ticket.