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Throughout the next several weeks, some of the top football teams in the nation will battle it out on the field to earn a coveted spot in Super Bowl LIX, which is set to take over New Orleans' Caesars Superdome on February 9. To no one's surprise, New York teams are not in the running this year.
Don't fret, though. There is still a way to be a part of the festivities, for free: Verizon is throwing massive watch parties at 30 NFL arenas across the nation, complete with interactive activations, local food and drink offerings, exclusive stadium access and more, to celebrate the sporting event. The best part? Tickets to the shenanigans don't cost a thing.
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"Super Bowl LIX is the most anticipated sporting event of the year but few get to experience it in person," said Leslie Berland, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer at Verizon, in an official statement. "We wanted to bring that collective excitement and energy to fans across the country with once-in-a-lifetime access they’ll never forget."
In New York specifically, the FanFest is going to kick off at 4pm at MetLife Stadium. Expect a slew of football greats to be part of the fun as well, including Tiki Barber, Emmanuel Sanders, Patrick Willis and Derrick Brooks, among others. Local Ds will be spinning tunes to keep fans energized throughout the day and tailgate games will keep everyone busy as well. Also on deck: exclusive locker room access, photo ops and the chance to snag some exclusive merchandise.
Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis right here.
As for the main event, the actual game is scheduled to kick off at 6:30pm. Only care about the halftime show? Kendrick Lamar is set to take the stage around 8pm.