MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - Preparations have kicked into high gear at Hard Rock Stadium and various South Florida venues as they prepare to host parties and events leading up to this year’s Super Bowl.
The stadium’s grounds crew could be seen painting the field two weeks prior to the game, Monday.
The Miami Beach Convention Center is working to prepare for the Super Bowl Experience, an event every football fan can enjoy, whether they got the ticket to the game or not.
Fans will be able to meet celebrities, players from other teams, see the Vince Lombardi trophy and immerse themselves in all things Super Bowl.
Miami Super Bowl Host Committee Chairman Rodney Barreto and his team have been tasked with preparing the stadium and South Florida for the event.
This year’s Super Bowl between the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs and the NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers is Miami’s 11th time hosting the game.
“We’re going to be hosting our 11th Super Bowl here in Miami — a record, more than any other city,” Barreto said. “We’re really proud of the matchup we’re going to get. We’re happy for the NFL. It’s much more than a game. It’s really about our community. We’re putting our best foot forward.”
The NFL wants to ensure that people will be able to enjoy the big game whether they’re watching it from home or lucky enough to watch it at the stadium.
“If you don’t have the ticket to the game, this is your Super Bowl,” NFL director of events Nicki Ewell said, “so we know everybody is not lucky enough to make it to Hard Rock Stadium on Feb. 2, so this is your chance to still get those unique photo ops, participate in the game.”
Super Bowl Live will be held at Bayfront Park starting on Saturday, Jan. 26, and the event is free for all to attend.
“There’s going to be a lot of nostalgia from the previous 10 Super Bowls and also a Miami flare,” Miami Super Bowl Host Committee Executive Director Ray Martinez said. “A taste of Miami, a lot of culture, a lot of entertainment and obviously, a good party.”
Pit Bull and Demi Lovato are set to host the festivities prior to the game, and Lovato will sing the national anthem.
Tickets for the Super Bowl Experience will start at $20. As the game gets closer, prices will go up to $40.
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