Super Bowl Experience 2023: What to know about special Phoenix Convention Center event

The NFL has called its Super Bowl Experience event at the Phoenix Convention Center an "interactive football theme park."

The league isn't lying.

The event in downtown Phoenix, which will be held five days spread over the next two weeks, boasts a plethora of football-related activities and exhibits for all ages.

Tickets are $40 for Super Bowl weekend (Feb. 11). Children 12 and younger are free.

The NFL is recommending local residents interested in the event come this weekend and set aside three to four hours for the event.

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Interactive options at Super Bowl Experience

There are a lot of options for those interested in practicing their football skills, including an NFL Combine obstacle course and a bench press and a vertical jump

There is also an NFL Training Camp area and several quarterback-testing areas: Two minute-drill, Hail Mary and Quarterback Scramble.

The FedEx Ground Challenge allows fans to prove their rushing skills, while the FedEx Air Challenge gives quarterbacks another test.

You can also try the kicking stations for field goals and extra points.

There are a couple of pickleball courts open and a 60-yard football field, the Play Football Field, where on-field clinics are open to kids ages 6-14.

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Other options at Super Bowl Experience

The event also includes opportunities for NFL fans to get up close with NFL history and NFL players.

The Vince Lombardi Trophy that will go to the winner of Super Bowl 57 is on display.

Several NFL players past and present will be signing autographs during the event.

All 56 Super Bowl rings are also on display and fans can walk through a replica NFL locker room as it appears on game day.

Attendees can also visit the official NFL Draft set and have their photo taken with their favorite team's No. 1 jersey. Aspiring journalists can take a seat behind the NFL Network Total Access desk and break down the game.

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Autograph opportunities

Several football players will be on hand for autographs on Feb. 11.

The schedule for Saturday includes the following at the Panini Autograph State on the Lower Level of the North Building:

• Allen Lazard, Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins Running Back, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals Tight End, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

• Dre’Mont Jones, Denver Broncos Defensive End, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Kyle Dugger, New England Patriots Safety, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Jaleen Phillips, Miami Dolphins Linebacker, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Nick Mangold, Seven-Time All-Pro Center, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Brian Robinson, Washington Commanders Running Back, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Jahan Dotson, Washington Commanders Wide Receiver, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

• Elijah Moore, New York Jets Wide Receiver, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

• Hollywood Brown, Arizona Cardinals Wide Receiver, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

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• Emmanuel Sanders, Former NFL Wide Receiver, 11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.

• Aaron Jones, Green Bay Packers Running Back, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

• Leonard Fournette, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back, 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

• Nate Burleson, Former Wide Receiver/Current Television Host, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Brian Westbrook, Former Philadelphia Eagles Running Back, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Saturday's Subway's SBX Activation Stage autograph schedule:

• J.J. Watt, Three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

And the autograph schedule for the NFL Network TA Desk Saturday:

Rich Eisen, Television Sports Broadcaster/Radio Host, Noon – 1:00 p.m.

NFL OnePass app

Attendees are required to download the NFL OnePass app for the event. The app has details on the events at the Super Bowl Experience, as well as the schedule for autographs and more information. There is a digital waiver to participate in events.

Food

A wide variety of concessions will be available to purchase on the lower level and the upper level of the Phoenix Convention Center at the event. The event is cashless, so bring a credit or debit card.

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Super Bowl Experience at Phoenix Convention Center

When: Feb. 10, 3 p.m.-10 p.m.; Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

What: The event offers fans the opportunity to collect autographs from former and current NFL players and to participate in new and enhanced interactive games and youth football clinics. It will also feature photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, a 40-yard dash against NFL players on LED screens, and a Super Bowl display showcasing all 56 Super Bowl rings.

Where: Phoenix Convention Center, 100 N. Third St.

Admission: $40; free for children 12 years and younger. The NFL OnePass app is required for entry into the event.

Parking: Public parking is available adjacent to the Phoenix Convention Center in the East Garage at 601 E. Washington St.

Tickets: Go to SuperBowl.com/experiencetickets. Tickets can also be purchased at the Phoenix Convention Center North Hall box office.

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