Super Bowl LX arrives on Sunday, February 8, 2026, placing the Bay Area at the center of the global sports and entertainment calendar. While the game itself is played at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, San Francisco serves as the primary host city for the weekend’s concerts, parties, and private events. From waterfront piers to historic performance halls, the city concentrates the majority of Super Bowl Weekend programming into a tightly packed, highly navigable footprint. This guide focuses on the major confirmed events taking place from Friday through Super Bowl Sunday. Each section is organized by day to help travelers plan realistically rather than aspirationally. Timing, location, talent, and access matter more than atmosphere during a weekend of this scale.
Getting There
The Bay Area offers multiple commercial and private aviation options, which are essential during a high-demand weekend like the Super Bowl. San Francisco International Airport serves as the primary commercial gateway for travelers staying in the city and offers the widest range of domestic and international flights. Oakland International Airport often provides faster processing and easier departures. At the same time, San Jose Mineta International Airport is the most convenient option for guests prioritizing access to Levi’s Stadium and accommodations in Silicon Valley.
Private aviation traffic increases significantly during Super Bowl Weekend, and several regional airports are equipped to handle it. San Jose Mineta International Airport becomes a central hub due to its proximity to the stadium, while San Carlos Airport is frequently used by business jets serving Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Oakland International Airport accommodates larger aircraft and overflow traffic, and Napa County Airport sees increased arrivals from travelers pairing the weekend with Wine Country stays.
To get there in style for less, Aero is a book-by-the-seat jet service that offers semi-private flights to major cultural, sporting, and music events around the world. For Super Bowl LX, Aero is operating dedicated flights between private terminals in Los Angeles and New York City and a private terminal at San Jose Mineta International Airport, placing travelers just five miles from Levi’s Stadium. One-way fares begin at $1,875 from Los Angeles and $6,456 from New York, with seats sold individually rather than by full aircraft charter. The experience includes private terminal access, onboard service designed to mirror private aviation, and a 24/7 concierge team that manages ground transportation and itinerary adjustments in real time, allowing travelers to move through Super Bowl Weekend with minimal friction.
Once on the ground, pre-arranged transportation is strongly recommended. Street closures, security perimeters, and congestion increase as the weekend progresses, particularly on Sunday. Private drivers or dedicated transportation services provide the most reliable way to move between San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Santa Clara.
Accommodations
Hotel inventory tightens quickly during Super Bowl Weekend, and many of the best hotels, like Fairmont San Francisco, have limited or no availability. But that doesn’t mean that luxury rooms will not be available for a premium. As for location, Union Square and SoMa offer the most central access to Friday and Saturday events and are favored by travelers who want to minimize transportation time between venues. These areas also provide the highest concentration of late-night dining and after-hours options. Nob Hill and Pacific Heights offer a quieter hotel experience with a more residential feel. These neighborhoods appeal to travelers seeking privacy and space while remaining within a reasonable distance of downtown venues.
Luxury rental properties are widely used during Super Bowl Weekend, particularly by groups and hosts planning private gatherings. Many properties are still available at a premium via rental services. High-end homes and condominiums in Pacific Heights, Presidio Heights, Noe Valley, and the Marina provide space, privacy, and flexibility that hotels cannot. Access is secured through private brokers or established rental agencies, and many properties can be paired with concierge services, private chefs, and dedicated transportation. Just remember, with events spread across the area, time must be planned carefully, especially on Saturday night.
Super Bowl LX Events
Thursday, February 7
The evening begins in the city core with Downtown First Thursdays Big Game Edition, a free block party held outside Natoma Cabana from 5 to 10 PM, featuring a DJ set from Austin Millz and presented by Into The Streets and the Civic Joy Fund. At the same time, the Bay Area Host Committee Kickoff Party for Super Bowl LX unfolds inside Dolby’s Global Headquarters, where partners, executives, and guests gather for an immersive, invitation-only celebration focused on innovation and the future of sports viewing experiences. The Bay Area Host Committee’s BAHC Live! Concert Series presented by Xfinity debuts on Thursday night at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium with a headline performance by Benson Boone alongside special guest Shaboozey, while llenium headlines People’s Pregame by NPU Live at the Pier 80 Warehouse beginning at 6:30 PM.
For a more intimate and specialized gathering, La Mar Cebichería Peruana teams with Michelin-starred Selby’s to deliver one of the most elite culinary events of the week with Prime-Time Flavors of the Bay, a chef-driven collaboration set on its waterfront patio that pairs a welcome reception with a multi-course dinner highlighting Bay Area land and sea, rare wines and spirits, and elevated hospitality. Guests will enjoy Petrossian Royal Daurenki caviar, Santa Barbara spot prawns, king crab, black truffle, Snake River Farms ribeye, Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Pappy Van Winkle 10-Year, and more. Over at The Foreign Lens Independent Cinema, Art of Whiskey Big Game Week Whiskey Tasting takes place from 7 to 11 p.m., offering a focused tasting experience built around premium spirits and education.
Friday, February 6
As always, there are many incredible parties taking place throughout Super Bowl Weekend. Annual bash Shaq’s Fun House takes place at the Cow Palace in Daly City, a large indoor venue frequently used for Super Bowl programming. Hosted by Shaquille O’Neal, the event features live performances by Tiësto, T-Pain, Disco Lines, and Shaq Diesel himself. Tickets are sold publicly with general admission and VIP table options, and resale inventory typically appears closer to the event date. The One Party by Uber is being held at Pier 48 along San Francisco’s iconic waterfront. The event features artists like Shaboozey and draws a mix of guests and ticket holders. Access is primarily invite-based, with a limited number of public tickets and VIP tables released through official partners.
The FanDuel and Spotify Super Bowl Party takes place at Pier 29, a high-capacity waterfront venue configured for concert production. Legendary Bay Area rockers Green Day headline the event. Tickets are strictly invite-only, although, as with many of the private parties, VIP hosts and concierges can open doors. Bud Light Presents Post Malone and Buddies takes place at Fort Mason, a large waterfront complex capable of supporting major concert production. Post Malone headlines alongside surprise guest performers. You can enter to win tickets online with VIP upgrades and table service available.
Also on Friday, NFL Hall of Fame legend Ray Lewis is throwing a private party at Amador Club to launch his new cigar line, Legendary Moment; Calvin Harris & Diplo play the People’s Pregame by NPU Live at Pier 80 Warehouse; Sting performs at Super Bowl LX Studio 60 Friday; EA SPORTS Presents Madden Bowl at the Chase Center offers perfromances from artists like Luke Combs and Teddy Swims, and there are several private dinners and black tie events like non-profit group IMMERSION‘s Savor event on Union Square
Saturday, February 7
The Killers at Super Bowl LX Studio 60 is staged at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Vegas rock icons The Killers headline the performance, with Sting appearing as a special guest. Tickets are sold publicly, with premium seating and hospitality options available in limited quantities. Sports Illustrated The Party takes place at the Cow Palace in Daly City. Performances include The Chainsmokers and Ludacris, with additional sets by DJ IRIE and Xandra. Tickets are available to the public, with VIP tables offered through official event representatives.
An annual Super Bowl staple, the Maxim Big Game Party is held at The Midway in San Francisco. The lineup includes HUGEL, Larry June, Loud Luxury, Plastik Funk, and DJ UnKommon. Tickets are sold publicly, with bottle service and VIP table reservations available. People’s Pregame by NPU Live is hosted inside the Pier 80 Warehouse in San Francisco. The event is headlined by T-Pain and Sean Paul and focuses on full live performances. Tickets are sold publicly with tiered access levels and VIP tables available.
The Big Game
Super Bowl LX takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, located south of San Francisco in the heart of Silicon Valley. The championship matchup features the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots, bringing together two franchises with national fan bases and extensive postseason histories. Tickets are distributed through official NFL team allotments, league hospitality partners, and credentialed sponsors, with the majority of public availability occurring through secondary resale marketplaces like StubHub due to limited primary inventory.
Before kickoff, Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate is held at the Cow Palace Arena in Daly City. The event includes live performances by Tucker Wetmore and Loud Luxury, along with chef-curated food experiences led by Guy Fieri. Tickets are sold publicly, with VIP hospitality options available for early access and premium viewing. In addition to the game itself, the stadium programming at Super Bowl LX includes a live pregame performance by Green Day, setting the tone before kickoff, and a halftime show headlined by Bad Bunny, which serves as the most-watched musical performance of the year.
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