Super Bowl LIX in Las Vegas: Where to Watch and What It Will Cost

^{The Westgate Superbook has long been a go-to sportsbook known for their big book of prop bets. (Image: courtesy of Westgate Las Vegas)}

Super Bowl weekend is traditionally one of the busiest of the year for sports fans in Las Vegas. Even though sports betting is now available in more than half the country, visitors descend on Las Vegas to watch and wager on the “Big Game.” 

There’s been a supply and demand issue for seats in sportsbooks for years and just about every Las Vegas casino is taking the opportunity to cash in on the demand.

Seats in some sportsbooks may be general admission and first come first served, while others require a reservation fee for visitors to ensure a seat. Additionally, there are Super Bowl watch parties all over Las Vegas from casinos to local bars. 

The Super Bowl has always been big business for Las Vegas casinos. Silver State sportsbooks have won between $1.1 and $18 million from betting on the Big Game during the past 10 years.

In today’s economy casino corporations are never satisfied with the same bottom line as previous years. It’s the job of the corporate officers to increase revenue for their shareholders. 

The Super Bowl in Las Vegas is now much more than just another game in the sportsbook. There’s Super Bowl revenue coming to casino operators from every direction. 

Watching the Super Bowl in Las Vegas is more than just walking into a sportsbook and sitting down. The experiences and prices vary from complimentary general admission seats in a sportsbook or inexpensive local bars to expensive poolside cabanas and fan caves. 

Typically, Vegas Strip locations and more elaborate parties are the most expensive. The great thing about Las Vegas is that there’s something for every mood and budget somewhere around town.

50-Yard-Line Sportsbook Seats

First things first — you can still sit in a Las Vegas sportsbook and watch the Super Bowl without paying a reservation fee. However, this is no longer the case in every casino. Visitors will need to seek out sportsbooks with free seating during the big game.

Most sportsbooks in Vegas Strip casinos now require a reservation. To find a general admission seat with no fee, visitors will need to venture anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes away from the busiest part of town.

Sportsbooks at casinos like South Point, Red Rock, Gold Coast, and more have open seating year-round. Since these seats are first come first served, visitors should arrive pretty early to grab a seat. 

Many seats at Vegas Strip sportsbooks require a reservation. At Caesars Palace, seats in the bleachers outside the main sportsbook start at $175 per person. A comfy lounge chair with three beers in the main sportsbook starts at $550 for the Big Game. Prices are lower at other Caesars properties. Visitors with a host may receive party invites or complimentary sportsbook seats, perks typically reserved for higher spenders.

MGM Resorts sportsbooks in Las Vegas have varying policies. Depending on the propety visitors can reserve online, call, or just show up. Reserving a lounge chair at the Aria sportsbook is $350 per person and includes a buffet. Meanwhile, a four-top table is $1,000.

Sportsbook seat reservations aren’t only at Vegas Strip casinos. There are reservations available for the two largest sportsbooks in Las Vegas. 

Prices to sit at the Circa sportsbook in downtown Las Vegas start at $500. Reserved seats at the Westgate sportsbook are $200 per person. 

Ballrooms, Bars, And Restaurant Watch Parties

There are Super Bowl watch parties anywhere in a casino with TVs. The demand to watch the game in Las Vegas is so high that some ballrooms are opened for viewing. While these parties might feel like they could be anywhere, they can still be fun.

South Point hosts a free watch party in its second-floor ballroom. It’s general admission and fills up quickly. Seating is free, food and drinks are inexpensive, and chances are good that most readers will be among the youngest people in the room. This is a great option for large groups on a budget.

The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, across the street from The D, also has a free watch party. This outdoor venue offers upgrades for those who want more than just a seat.

Prices for Big Game watch parties at casinos typically start around $125 per person. Many, but not all, include a combination of food, drinks, and a seat.

Super Bowl watch party prices continue to rise. The average price this year seems to be around $175 to $200 per person. Similar to resort fees, casinos might add a service charge that isn’t included in advertisements or social media marketing.

Be sure to check the fine print when reserving space at a party to confirm what’s included and the total price.

Non-Traditional Super Bowl Events

The massive sportsbooks are one way to get an “only in Vegas” experience while watching the Super Bowl. There’s nothing quite like watching the game on a giant screen surrounded by hundreds of fans, many with a financial stake in the outcome.

Watching the Super Bowl in a unique location is another way to have this kind of experience. 

The game kicks off around 3:30 p.m. local time. While much of the country will be freezing in February, temperatures in Las Vegas could be in the mid-60s at kickoff.

Visitors can take advantage of the weather and watch the Super Bowl outdoors. At Circa’s Stadium Swim pool complex, prices start at $125. Guests can upgrade to the Owner’s Suite cabana, which accommodates up to 20 people, for a $15,000 minimum spend.

If a poolside Super Bowl party sounds like fun, Sahara has a solid deal at its pool. Prices start at $165 for food and beverage per person. Ex-Raider Bo Jackson will be in the house to watch the game.

Topgolf at MGM Grand has numerous Super Bowl party packages available for large groups. This is a covered venue that features fun golf driving games for those unfamiliar with Topgolf. 

The newest golf attraction in Las Vegas, Swingers inside Mandalay Bay, has free entry and guests can pay as they eat, drink, and play mini golf.

The Best Resource For Las Vegas Super Bowl Events

There are literally hundreds of Super Bowl watch parties around Las Vegas. The Vegas Big Game Facebook Group is a great reference. 

The group’s moderators share information about nearly every Super Bowl event in and around Las Vegas. The information is helpful, but the members are what make this group so useful.

Many members share their experiences from previous Super Bowl trips to Las Vegas. These real-life opinions on events are far more helpful than reading a press release or marketing material from the organizers.

Everyone in the group is there to have fun, so there’s a lot of positivity among the members. However, they’re not afraid to criticize an event if the experience was bad. This balance offers unique insight.

I’ve been a member since the group started, and it has always been a great resource. I’ve been recommending this group to new and longtime visitors alike since day one.