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Las Vegas is the Greatest Arena on Earth for Big Game Festivities

Incredible array of watch parties, activities and events that only Las Vegas can provide

By Donna Opelac, editor and publisher, travel agent February 7, 2022

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AREA15’s Emporium Arcade Bar Las Vegas will offer football fans drink specials and the opportunity to order pizza from celebrity chef Todd English’s The Beast restaurant for the Big Game. The watch party is complete with raffle prizes, as promotional drink purchases earn visitors tickets to win tokens and bar tabs. Wear your jersey for double raffle tickets.

Caesars Entertainment viewing opportunities at its Caesars Sportsbook venues, offering football fans a stadium-style experience and beverage packages at Caesars Palace,Paris Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, The LINQ Hotel + Experience and The Cromwell. Additional watch parties will occur at Influence, The Pool at The LINQ Hotel + Experience, as well as the Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, Alto Bar, VISTA Cocktail Loungeand Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace.

Circa Resort & Casino Sportsbook 78-million-pixel, high-definition screen, while Stadium Swim features a 14-million-megapixel display. Also offers delectable dishes from Victory Burger & Wings Co., Project BBQ and Saginaw’s Delicatessen.

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas presents viewing opportunities throughout the resort. The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails offers seating in its Prohibition-inspired lounge, with access to a buffet of elevated gameday fare and its retro-inspired cocktail menu. Also watch parties at CliQue Bar & Lounge, with a special gameday menu, as well as at STK Steakhouse. The vibe-dining steakhouse offers a delicious menu of elevated gameday favorites for the Big Game, including wagyu beef sliders, tuna tartare and potato skins, as well as a beverage package for visitors.

Downtown Container Park presents the Big Game on The Lawn, with a jumbo flat-screen viewing experience at the center of the outdoor watch party that also features game-day specials from the destination’s tenants.

Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino with viewing parties in its Triple George Grill, Freedom Beat, The Fremont Room and The Las Vegas Room.

Drai’s After Hours at The Cromwell offers table reservations for the Big Game at its rooftop nightclub.

Ellis Island Hotel, Casino & Brewery presents a Big Game watch party at The Front Yard. Guests can enjoy Ellis Island’s signature brews and a buffet.

Fashion Show Las VegasEl Segundo Sol offers viewers traditional Mexican bites while watching the Big Game, and each touchdown will earn guests one free Happy Hour taco.

Gold Spike’s adult playground boasts bites, brews and special giveaways for the Big Game, with a tailgate buffet, booze and more completing its celebratory bash.

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas offers guaranteed seating, a premium open bar and game-day food favorites. Guests can enjoy the offerings with views of not only the Big Game, but also the Las Vegas Strip.

Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas wants football fans to say “Prost!” while cheering on their favorite team. 

House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino offers unique experiences at each of its venues, including viewing options in its Music Hall concert venue, the House of Blues Restaurant & Bar and the Foundation Room atop the resort’s casino tower. 

HyperX Arena Las Vegas at Luxor Hotel and Casino offers an amazing view of the game with its state-of-the-art LED video wall and dozens of flat screen TVs. 

The LINQ Promenade will offer several watch parties, including six distinct viewing options at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar.

Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino’s 1923 Prohibition Bar. Guests can also visit its sister venue, Minus5° Ice Experience, during halftime for 20 percent off admission during the halftime show.

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, including Buffalo Wild Wings, Cabo Wabo Cantina, Flights Restaurant, Nacho Daddy and Pampas Las Vegas.

Park MGM features special gameday menus for the occasion at its NoMad Bar and Primroserestaurant.

Plaza Hotel & Casino puts on a Big Game party in fabulous Downtown Las Vegas, complete with a stadium food buffet, William Hill betting stations, big-screen projectors and more.

Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa features viewing parties in its Rocks Lounge, Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar, Onyx Bar, Lucky Bar, Lobby Bar and T-Bones.

Resorts World Las Vegas viewing opportunities at Eight Lounge, as well as its swanky and sophisticated Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge. In addition to multiple viewing opportunities, Eight features plates by Brezza, while Gatsby’s has a menu from Wally’s Wine & Spirits. Additional viewing opportunities are available at Dawg House Saloon, AllΔ“ Lounge on 66, Zouk Nightclub, Redtail and Carversteak, each featuring a fabulous selection of food and beverages.

SAHARA Las Vegas presents viewing parties at AZILO Ultra Pool and Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar

Silverton Hotel and Casino will present special food and beverage menus at its Mermaid Lounge, Shady Grove Bar and Lounge and Mi Casa Grill Cantina.

South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa offers viewing parties in its Showroom, Grand Ballroom and Exhibit Hall, with free admission and seating on a first come, first serve basis. 

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod will celebrate the Big Game with viewing parties, beverages and tailgate fare at PT’s Wings & Sports, View Lounge and REMIX Lounge.

Treasure Island Hotel & Casino’s Strip-side honky-tonk, Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que, features bottomless drinks alongside its signature barbecue dishes for the Big Game celebration.

Tropicana Las Vegas presents its Ultimate Big Game Watch Party, complete with a stadium-style buffet, beverage packages and giveaways throughout the gridiron action.

The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has an extensive selection of Big Game watch parties complete with fabulous food and beverage packages at Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, Buddy V’s Ristorante, Chica, Bouchon, Moon Palace, and each of its Cocktail Collective locations (The Dorsey Cocktail Bar, Electra Cocktail Club and Rosina Cocktail Lounge). The resort’s Grand Canal Shoppes also has several venues offering primetime viewing of the Big Game, with each venue offering a fabulous food and beverage selection. From Cañonita and Sugarcane Raw Bar & Grill to Smith & Wollensky and KAMU Ultra Karaoke to The X Pot and Yardbird.

Virgin Hotels Las VegasMoney, Baby! puts on its first Money Bowl, with its 200+ HDTVs providing a 360-degree view of the game. Don’t miss a second while grubbing on traditional tailgate-inspired fare from culinary director and Food Network star Beau MacMillan.

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas offers Big Game viewers a game day menu including sliders, chicken wings, and duck fat French fries—in addition to stunning views of Las Vegas from its 23rd-floor vantage point at the Strip-side resort.

Wynn Las Vegas presents several viewing options at its celebrated bar and dining venues, including Allegro, The Buffet, Charlie’s Bar + Grill, Eastside Lounge, La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway, Lobby Bar, and Intrigue. Each venue features special menus and beverage packages for football fans.


Disclaimer: The information contained in this post, to the best of the author's knowledge, was accurate at the time of publishing. We do our best to ensure and maintain the accuracy of this information.

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