Nobody does a party like Vegas. This year's championship game is set to be a big deal -- especially here in Vegas.The best gridiron action will be in the Las Vegas race and sports books. For ideas about where to catch the game, check out our comprehensive guide! So book your trip to Vegas and get ready to enjoy the Big Game in style.
Looking for the ultimate place to watch the game? Check out some of our favorites (listed in alphabetical order).
Aria: Place your bets in a comfortable environment at the 10,000-square-foot Aria Race & Sports Book. Conveniently located off the main floor of Aria, guests can relax on comfortable couches or in chairs with separate monitors. A total of 90 monitors are placed throughout the sports book and the attached SKYBOX Sports Bar & Grill, where you can grab some food during the game. There are also two 9 foot by 16 foot big screen televisions. More
Bellagio: The Bellagio race and sports book is one of the most luxurious places in the world to make bets and follow the action. Nestled in a corner of the upscale hotel-casino, the sports book is open and inviting, yet more intimate than some of the larger sports books found elsewhere in Vegas. From deep, plush leather commander's chairs to impeccable service, an understated but readily evident elegance is the theme here. Always catering to high rolling sports fans, the Bellagio has some of the highest betting limits in town. More
Caesars Palace: Pleasantly dark and atmospheric, the Caesars race and sports book is a quintessential Las Vegas "mega-book." Within the cavernous and exciting venue there are plenty of seats with individual TV monitors for horseplayers, and race and sports fans alike can follow the action on several monstrous TV screens and an ample number of smaller monitors. Plus, when hunger hits, Bobby Flay's excellent Mesa Grill is only steps away. More
Green Valley Ranch: Located minutes from the Strip, the huge race and sports book at Green Valley Ranch is a favorite among locals. 200-plus screens, many plasma, display sporting events of all types. With restaurants and shopping galore at Green Valley Ranch, you can arrive early and get in some extra fun before the big game. More
Hard Rock Hotel: The Hard Rock could be the perfect venue for music-loving sports fans. Bets on the big game can be placed at the sports book. The "world's first rock 'n' roll hotel and casino" is always full of action, and the sports book is certainly no exception. With 60 seats and 28 plasma screens, the sports book at Hard Rock offers a more intimate experience than most others found in Vegas. More
Imperial Palace: At the Imperial Palace, sports bettors are treated like royalty. So much so, they have an entire floor dedicated to them. Located on the third floor, the race and sports book comes complete with casino area, bar, race stadium and more. Built for the bettor, it is darker, older and grittier than others in town but has made a name for itself through the large number of unique proposition bets for big events such as the championship game. More
LVH - Las Vegas Hotel & Casino: When this sports book opened in 1986, it set the standard for a new generation of race and sports books in town. Boasting more than 400 seats, it soon became known as the original "SuperBook," the eighth wonder of the gambling world. And the sports book's 42 televisions make every seat in the house a good one. More
Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo: Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo features luxurious seating with plenty of pillows to sink into and watch your favorite game. A highlight of this sports-viewing mecca comes in the form of a large, 10-foot by 20-foot projection screen, complete with stadium style seating. Even better, Lagasse's Stadium at the Palazzo also has a tasty full menu designed by Emeril Lagasse and full bar.More
Mandalay Bay: With 84 TV screens and 300 seats, the sports book at Mandalay Bay is easily one of the best in town. Offering some of the highest betting limits in all sports, Mandalay Bay has grown accustomed to accepting bets of $100,000 or more for the big game. But even those less experienced will feel comfortable here, thanks to the helpful and knowledgeable staff on hand. More
MGM Grand: This modernistic, sleekly designed sports book offers an expansive, state-of-the-art vantage point into the big game. Even more, the VIP seats here create harbors for serious sports aficionados. Just off the sports book, Sunday revelers will find the architectural and mechanical mastery of the Centrifuge Bar. More
Planet Hollywood: Despite its intimate size, Planet Hollywood's race and sports book is cleverly designed, making every seat perfect. Seating areas are arranged stadium-style, and the 20 TVs (12 on each side of the book) are strategically placed on the bottom level for optimum viewing. The surrounding sports bar has additional seats and TVs and is a comfortable, modern place to enjoy a drink and catch some action. However, neither the sports bar nor book has a big-screen TV. More
Wynn: Steve Wynn's resort boasts one of the most luxuriant and exciting sports books.It merges state-of-the-art, multiple screened action with a deep wood-toned lounge setting. Just off the main floor of this stunning resort, the Wynn sports book is a popular place for high-rolling sports fans when the game gets going. More
Señor Frog’s Las Vegas at Treasure Island will host a football fiesta for Super Sunday on Feb. 3. The game will play on all of the restaurant’s high-definition televisions and huge projection screens. Sports fans will have guaranteed seating by purchasing any of the restaurant’s signature football packages. The Rookie is priced at $60 per person, and will include a bottle of Senor Frog’s signature tequila, 10 bottles of Miller Lite, wings and a chicken taco mountain. The Veteran will offer a choice of a premium bottle of liquor, including Absolut, Bacardi or Jose Cuervo, accompanied by a mixed appetizer platter, 12 Miller Lites and fajitas for $80 per person. For the ultimate football fiesta, the MVP will feature an ultra-premium bottle of liquor including Grey Goose, Ambhar and Captain Morgan, 15 Miller Lites, a street taco platter and BBQ combo for $99 per person.
Gilley’s Sallon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que is throwing an all-you-can-eat-and-drink party for the Big Game. The party includes bottomless drinks – draft beers and all well/call cocktails – and the Big Game Buffet featuring Southern-style chicken wings, Gilley’s BBQ pork sliders, build-your-own Texas nachos bar, Gilley’s pork green chili, hot dogs and popcorn. Doors open at noon and the party starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $98.
Crazy Horse III will host an action-packed weekend for Big Game partiers with Playmate Kayla Collins and internet sensation Bobbi Billard on Saturday, Feb. 2, and Sunday, Feb. 3. ESPN Radio 1100am/98.9 FM will host a live broadcast from the club’s viewing party which will feature drink specials and a grand prize raffle for a 47-inch flat screen television. Collins will host Feb. 2 and Billard will host on Feb. 3. Guests will be treated to complimentary Budweiser and Bud Light drafts in addition to complimentary Crown Royal drinks during the pre-game party from 3 p.m. until kickoff. Revelers working up an appetite can indulge in delicious pizza and barbeque fare. During the game, patrons will enjoy unobstructed views on the club’s 70-inch flat screen televisions, $1 Budweiser and Bud Light drafts, as well as $5 Crown Royal cocktails.
Ranch House Kitchen at Town Square invites football fans to the Big Game celebration on Sunday, Feb. 3. Sports fans will be able to purchase an open bar package priced at $50 per person including domestic drafts and well drinks, which will be available from kickoff until close. Seating for these packages will not be guaranteed. Football buffs who don’t want to miss the action will have a guaranteed seat with the purchase of a $75 premium open bar package until the restaurant closes.
Football fans will enjoy PBR Rock Bar’s Big Game celebration on Sunday, Feb. 3, with open bar packages and more than 100 high-definition televisions. The restaurant and bar will offer sports fans an open bar package for $100 per person, which will include domestic drafts and well drinks available from kickoff until the final whistle blows. Sports enthusiasts will have the option to enjoy a premium, all-access open bar available one hour before kick-off until the end of the game, priced at $150 per person. Both open bar packages require a $50 minimum purchase of food.
Rhumbar at The Mirage Hotel & Casino will transform into a tailgate celebration on the stylish patio during all playoff games, culminating with the Big Game Tailgate Party on Sunday, Feb. 3. Fans can watch their favorite teams play on multiple flat-screen televisions throughout the patio. On Sunday, Feb. 3, Rhumbar will host the Big Game Tailgate Party for pigskin fanatics to enjoy the biggest matchup of the season with all-inclusive food and drink packages priced at $150 per person.
Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino hosts the ultimate Super Sunday party for football fanatics on Sunday, Feb. 3. Fans will fuel up for all of the game day action with a delicious buffet and all-you-can-drink package including house margaritas, select draft beers, wine and wells. For the complete tailgating experience, guests may upgrade to a full open bar.
Guests at Public House Las Vegas at Luxor can score big with food and drink specials during the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 3. The restaurant will offer an all-you-can-eat game day buffet, featuring jalapeño poppers, battered artichokes, kettle chips with dip, burger sliders, sausage and peppers, chicken wings and home style mac n' cheese for $55 per person. Ideal for the ultimate football fan, Public House also will offer the game day buffet with guaranteed seating plus an open bar complete with premium cocktails and domestic drafts, priced at $155 per person. With 22 high-definition televisions around the restaurant and a wall of televisions measuring 6 feet by 14 feet above the bar, the sports bar offers a prime view of the game.
The Ainsworth Las Vegas at the Hard Rock Hotel is hosting a game watch party Feb. 3 beginning at 2 p.m. Entry is $100 and includes open bar and food for the duration of the game.
Rockhouse, located inside The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, invites Super Sunday partygoers to enjoy an open bar special for the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 3. The bar will offer fans an all-access premium open bar from kickoff until the final whistle blows, starting at $100. Football fanatics won’t miss a second of the action with more than 80 high-definition flat-panel televisions.
Silverton Casino Hotel invites football fans to join in celebrating the Big Game, Big Easy-style inside Veil Pavilion for free. Playing on six giant screens, football lovers will not miss a single second of the game, and the action-packed day will be filled with chances for prizes and giveaways. Take advantage of the Cantor Gaming Mobile Sports Wagering and place bets before and during the game. For $35, get a wristband good for unlimited food and drinks or pay $20 and receive either unlimited drinks or unlimited food. Guests must be 21 or older to enter. The party starts at 2:30 p.m.
Lavo welcomes back Lavo Bowl, an annual football viewing party from 2 - 5 p.m. In preparation for the big game, the venue will be transformed into a sports haven with more than 20 TVs available for viewing in the lounge and restaurant. Lavo will offer an open bar for $75 or guests can enjoy a gourmet Italian buffet as well as an open bar for $125 during the game.
Celebrate the big game with food and drink selections at Slice of Vegas and Hussong’s Cantina. Whether Mexican or Italian fare is of preference, fuel up on game day grub. Guests can start their football festivities early at Sunday Football Brunch where the restaurants will open their doors at 10 am. Slice of Vegas’ tasty menu is highlighted by steak hash and eggs; the Italian omelet consisting of Italian sausage, peppers, fresh mozzarella and marinara; and 12-inch breakfast pizza with sausage gravy, mozzarella cheese and eggs. At Hussong’s Cantina guests can choose between the breakfast burrito, huevos rancheros or chilaquiles con huevo with sour cream, mayonnaise, onion, cilantro, grilled white corn, queso fresco, topped with two eggs and finished with pico de gallo. During the game, which will be shown on multiple flat screen TVs, enjoy $15 PBR pitchers, $4 PBR pints or $4 Absolut, Captain Morgan and Jameson drinks.