Although the NFL was established in 1920, it was not until 45 years later that the first Super Bowl took place. The NFL denied the request of several businessmen to have their own football franchises in 1960. The NFL refused to grant their request and they created the American Football League (AFL) as an alternative league. There was much rivalry and competition between the NFL and AFL for many years. In 1966, the owners agreed to merge the two leagues by 1970.
The merger resulted in the Super Bowl, it didn’t originally have this name. The original name of the game was “AFL-NFL World Championship Game”, which sounded very dull. Even though the merger didn’t take place until 1970, the first Super Bowl was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on January 15, 1967. It would be easy to believe that the first Super Bowl would have sold out instantly, but it wasn’t. The game was broadcast by a few television networks. It ended with the NFL’s Green Bay Packers beating the AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
Welcome To Greater Phoenix
You are welcome to Greater Phoenix. It is the home of Super Bowl LVII. The game will be hosted at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona – the Arizona Cardinals’ home stadium on February 12, 2023.
GAME INFO
The 2023 Super Bowl LVII will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on February 12, 2023. This is the fourth Super Bowl in Greater Phoenix since 1996. It followed Super Bowl XXXX at Sun Devil Stadium in 2008 and Super Bowl XLII 2015 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Rihanna has been selected as the halftime show performer for this year’s Super Bowl.
VISITOR CENTER
You can find information about what to do in Greater Phoenix while you are there for the Super Bowl and questions about the game. Visit Visitor Center at 455 N. 3rd St. Phoenix, 85004. There will also be Travel Guides and special goodies for the big game. The Visitor Center will open from February 1 through February 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
FESTIVITIES
The Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee selected Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix to host the fan celebrations throughout the Super Bowl LVII. The festival, which is accessible to the public, will offer a riveting fan experience that includes live concerts and fun and multicultural celebrations.
“Downtown Phoenix is a different place than it was before the big game. We are looking forward to seeing visitors experience the growth in business, restaurants, and arts as well as entertainment and transportation improvements,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego.
Margaret T. Hance Park, a unique park accessible to all Phoenix residents, is one-of-a-kind. The 32-acre park was revitalized and renovated in multiple phases by a public-private partnership. It features a climbing wall, separate net climbing structures, and a water mist play feature. There’s also a sand play area under a shade canopy. The park also features three unique animal-themed play structures: a Kit Fox, a Black-Tailed Jackrabbit, and a Great-Horned Owl.
Surrounding events for Super Bowl LVII include:
- January 7: Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee 5K-9 Fun Run presented by PetSmart at Riverview Park
- Feb. 4-5, 9-11: Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s at Phoenix Convention Center
- February 6: Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch at Footprint Center
- February 8: Super Bowl Gospel Celebration at Mesa Center for the Arts
- Feb. 8-12: Historic Old Town ESPN Main Street Tailgate in Old Town Scottsdale
- Feb. 9-11 Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest at Footprint Center, featuring Paramore, Imagine Dragons, and Dave Matthews Band.
- February 9: NFL Honors presented by Invisalign at Phoenix Symphony Hall
- Feb. 9-12: Super Bowl Experience presented by Lowe’s at Hance Park
- February 10: FanDuel Party at Tempe Beach Park
- February 11: Taste of the NFL at Chateau Luxe
- February 12: Official Super Bowl Watch Party at Hance Park
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