Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade
On Monday February 2nd , football's biggest week kicks off with Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade at the San Jose Convention Center and you can be there as players and coaches make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week!
General info
Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade Information:
Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
Location: San Jose Convention Center
Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade is coming to the San Jose Convention Center on Monday, February 2nd . It's your chance to be there as the AFC and NFC champions arrive and make their only public appearance before the big game. Feel the energy as players and coaches take the stage. Download and register via the NFL OnePass app. Entry for this exclusive event is first come, first served. Registration doesn't guarantee entry. Don't miss the official kickoff to Super Bowl week!
Doors to the San Jose Convention Center will open at 4:00 p.m. PT with the first session of player media availability beginning at 5:00 p.m. PT. Fans should register for a preferred session : Session 1: 4:30 p.m. PT –6:30 p.m. PT and 6:00 p.m. PT—8:00 p.m. PT. Tickets are FREE but entry is not guaranteed. First come first serve due to the limited capacity inside the San Jose Convention Center.
Fans attending Opening Night fueled by Gatorade at the San Jose Convention Center on February 2, are encouraged to download the NFL OnePass app at nfl.com/onepass and bring their own headphones to listen to audio from the Player Podiums!
By downloading NFL OnePass you have the chance to win prizes, including two tickets to Super Bowl LX by checking in with the Super Bowl OnePass app.
Super Bowl LX Opening Night FAQ
Questions? Email: **Experience.Support@NFL.com**
OnePass related QR code questions: onepass@NFL.com
What is Opening Night fueled by Gatorade?
Opening Night is the traditional "media day" that the NFL hosts for thousands of members of the media. Now fans will have the opportunity to see the Super Bowl LX participating teams in public for the first time in the Bay Area at Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade on Monday, February 2 at the San Jose Convention Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. PT and the first team takes the stage at 5 p.m. PT. Don't miss your chance to see players and coaches of the Super Bowl teams address fans and thousands of media members!
How much are tickets to Opening Night presented by Gatorade?
Tickets are free for fans of all ages but entry is not guaranteed due to limited capacity.
Doors to the San Jose Convention Center will open at 4:00 p.m. PT with the first session of player media availability beginning at 5:00 p.m. PT. Fans should register for a preferred session : Session 1: 4:30 p.m. PT –6:30 p.m. PT and 6:00 p.m. PT—8:00 p.m. PT. Tickets are FREE but entry is not guaranteed. First come first serve due to the limited capacity inside the San Jose Convention Center.
Where do I enter the San Jose Convention Center?
All fans are directed to use the main entry on San Carlos. All guests will go through security screening and have their tickets scanned at this entrance.
What is NFL OnePass, and is it required to enter the San Jose Convention Center?
NFL OnePass QR code is MANDATORY to enter and allows fans to register their information (and any minors) one time at Opening Night and "check-in" to all the attractions where content including photos and videos can be delivered to a fan via their email. Check-ins also allow fans to enter contests including the chance to win tickets to Super Bowl LX, release liability when participating in interactive games and enter for instant prizes. To download the NFL OnePass app click HERE
How do fans hear the interviews at the podiums?
The NFL has partnered with MixHalo to replace in-ear radios at Opening Night and instead provide a feed of all interviews that fans can access via their OnePass app. Fans are highly encouraged to bring their own headphones to access these feeds of the 11 podium players and Head Coach.
What is the timeline of events?
4:00 p.m. PT: Doors to the San Jose Convention Center Open
4:30 p.m. PT—6:30 p.m. PT: Session 1 for Team A (tbc)
5:00 p.m. PT: Team A introduction and media availability
6:00 p.m. PT—8:00 p.m. PT: Session 2 for Team B (tbc)
6:15 p.m. PT: Joint Team Appearance
7:00 p.m. PT: Team B introduction and media availability
8:00 p.m. PT: Event Concludes
Where do I park to, and how much does parking cost?
Please use public or private parking adjacent to the San Jose Convention Center. There will be no fan parking at the Convention Center.
What NFL players will be signing autographs at Opening Night?
The players participating in Super Bowl LX, the AFC and NFC Champions, will NOT be signing autographs at Opening Night and we will not have other players making appearances.
Is there an ADA entrance to the San Jose Convention Center?
Fans can go to the Mobility Assistance team at the main fan entry at San Carlos street for access.
Can I bring in outside food or beverages?
No outside food and beverage is permitted unless for medical purposes. Food and beverages will be available for purchase within the concession area including fan friendly pricing of limited concessions items.
I have additional questions, who can I contact?
Please email Experience.Support@NFL.com
Opening Night Prohibited Items:
The NFL Clear Bag Policy will be in effect for Opening Night on February 2, 2026.
All items carried by fans will be carefully inspected and potentially not permitted into Caesars Superdome. To provide a safe environment and to expedite fan entry into the Caesars Superdome, the NFL limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the venue.
The NFL strongly encourages fans not to bring any bags, but fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package, or container at stadium plaza areas, stadium gates, or when approaching queue lines of fans awaiting entry into the stadium:
- Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, clear fanny packs and clear cinch bags that fit within the permissible dimensions.
- No buckles, grommets/hardware or décor can be concealing any part of the bag.
- One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziplock bag or similar).
The following prohibited list is not all-inclusive. All items are subject to security discretion:
- Alcohol
- Animals (Service Animals for Guests with disabilities are permitted. All other animals, including Emotional Support Animals are prohibited)
- Banners, signs (any object that obstructs the view of others)
- Luggage
- Bags larger than 18" x 16" x 8" (clear bag policy in effect)
- Glass or aluminum containers, thermoses, cups, and beverage containers of any kind (unless purchased at an NFL venue)
- Camera with removeable lenses more than 6"
- Professional video/audio recorders, except for credentialed media
- Chairs, stools, or other seating devices
- Coolers (Coolers for medical purposes are permitted)
- Laser Pointers
- Food or Beverage (Unless for Medical Purpose)
- Illegal substances
- Mace, pepper spray or any aerosol
- Motorized scooters, hover boards, skateboards or self-propelled items except for ADA or medical purposes
- Noisemakers and horns, whistles, musical instruments of any kind
- Promotional items with commercial slogans or identification without written consent from the NFL
- Selfie Sticks and tripods
- Weapons including firearms, knives, electronic stunning devices.
- Fireworks, explosives, or other combustible items
- Any other item deemed potentially dangerous or inappropriate in managements sole discretion will not be permitted.
Note: Any items not permitted entry into the San Jose Convention Center will be the responsibility of the attendee and cannot be accepted or checked by the NFL or the New Orleans Police Department. We urge fans to secure these items in their vehicles. Confiscated items will not be returned, instead they will be disposed of.
Smoking is prohibited inside the San Jose Convention Center and the stadium campus.
Any other item deemed potentially dangerous or unsafe by event security will not be permitted.
* Cameras and Binoculars* – Small cameras and binoculars will be allowed. No spectator cameras with lenses more than six inches (6") long will be permitted. Camcorders are not allowed. Binocular cases and camera bags are not permitted.
The cooperation, patience and understanding of fans is greatly appreciated by the National Football League and Caesars Superdome.
Please feel free to email us at Experience.Support@NFL.com with any other specific questions not listed above regarding Opening Night.
