Super Bowl 59 VIP Players Tailgate
Doors open at 1:00 PM
The Players Tailgate is rated the #1 event to attend 8 years in a row on Super Bowl Sunday! Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Players Tailgate this February in Las Vegas.
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You do NOT need a Super Bowl Ticket to get into the Players Tailgate. Parking is not included with tailgate ticket. If you are looking for Super Bowl tickets, view our selection of 100% guaranteed seats.
About the Tailgate
The 2024 Players Tailgate, hosted and presented by Bullseye Event Group, has earned the reputation as one of the best pre-game Super Bowl experiences anywhere, where over 50 active players, celebrities and guests eat, drink and are entertained before the big game. Best described as a culinary experience, the Players Tailgate features all-you-can-eat gourmet dining, premium open bars and one of the most exquisite menus of any event.
One of America’s most recognizable chefs, celebrity chef Bobby flay, returns as host for the 2024 Players Tailgate, helping the top caterer in the country, chef Aaron May, create an incredible menu.
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The Venue
YOU CAN’T GET ANY CLOSER TO STATE FARM STADIUM!
The 2024 venue for The Players Tailgate, is located on Las Vegas Boulevard and walking distance to Allegiant Stadium!
You do NOT need a Super Bowl Ticket to attend and all ages are welcome.
2024 Host Chef
Bobby Flay
Bobby Flay is a culinary icon and Emmy award-winning host of many cooking programs. Since debuting on Food Network in 1994, Flay’s first show, Grillin’ & Chillin’, premiered in 1996, followed by Hot Off the Grill and Boy Meets Grill. Bobby currently stars in Beat Bobby Flay, the Emmy-award winning Bobby Flay’s Barbecue Addiction, Food Network Star, Iron Chef Gauntlet on Food Network, as well as Brunch @ Bobby’s (as seen on both Food Network and sister network Cooking Channel), which has earned him Emmy nominations and wins over his career.
Flay has also been honored as the first chef to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is Bullseye Event Group’s honored selection for the 2024 Players Tailgate.
Aaron May – Featured Chef for 2015-2024 Players Tailgate
Head of all Culinary for Bullseye Event Groups 10 official tailgates
Chef Aaron May a top chef in America can prepare an incredible meal for 2 to 200 people, in order to considered one of the best caterers in America you need to be able to create a meal for 2200 and have it as good as that meal for 2 to 200. That is why Aaron May is considered the BEST caterer in the US. Aaron has been part of The Players Tailgate for the last 5 years. Chef Aaron May has ownership in Bullseye Catering Group where he makes his awesomeness available to you. Chef May is classically trained in Paris at the Ecole Ritz Escoffier and is inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame in 2010 as a “Chef Extraordinaire.” He has been featured on Food Network’s wildly popular Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and TLC’s Best Food Ever. Chef May has garnered attention from national publications such as Food & Wine, Condé Nast Traveler, Sunset Magazine and USA Today. Given his passion for food and irrepressible creativity, is why he is considered one of the top caterers in America.
Players that have attended the Players Tailgate:
Odell Beckham, Jr
Dak Prescott
Jalen Ramsey
Cameron Jordan
Jarvis Landry
Tyreek Hill
Josh Norman
Amari Cooper
Maxx Crosby
Najee Harris
Deebo Samuel
Jerry Jeudy
Aaron Jones
Fred Warner
Tyler Boyd
Rashaan Evans
Kenny Moore II
Mike Wallace
Shaquile Leonard
Terry Mclaurin
Mecole Hardman
Leonard Fournette
Tre Norwood
Greg Rousseau
Jeremy Chinn
Jamaal Williams
Chris Olave
Nelson Agholor
Travis Etienne
Trevon Diggs
Participating Celebrity Chefs
Chef Michael Symon, deeply influenced by his Greek and Sicilian heritage and Cleveland upbringing, infuses his dishes with bold flavors and soul. His culinary mastery can be experienced at his restaurants Mabel’s BBQ, Bar Symon, and Angeline. Beyond the kitchen, Michael’s creative yet approachable cooking style shines through on his shows Symon’s Dinners & BBQ USA, both on Food Network. His illustrious career includes being named Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chef in 1998 and receiving The James Beard Foundation Award for Best Chef Great Lakes in 2009. With eight cookbooks to his name, including newly released “Simply Symon’s Suppers”, Michael continues his passion of sharing his culinary wisdom with his ever growing audience. When he’s not working, Michael enjoys golf, gardening, and cherished moments with his family, including wife Liz, granddaughter Emmy, grandson Butch, and English staffy, Norman.
2024 Players Tailgate Emcee
Sage Steele
We take great pride in selecting the Tailgate Emcee for each Super Bowl. When you have had Michael Strahan, Erin Andrews, Lindsey Czarniak, Jaymee Sire and Charissa Thompson as your previous Emcee’s, you have big shoes to fill. Historically we take our time to find an emcee who is on top of their game and one we feel our Players Tailgate guests enjoy. Coming back this year for our 2024 Emcee for the Players Tailgate is none other than Sage Steele.
Sage Steele is one of the country’s most popular and respected broadcasters. Most recently, she was a fixture at ESPN from 2007-2023, hosting the network’s flagship show, SportsCenter. Throughout her tenure, she covered major sports events, including the Super Bowl, The Masters, and the NBA Finals, and was the lead host of ESPN’s NBA coverage, including NBA Countdown. Beyond sports, Steele has hosted diverse events like The Scripps National Spelling Bee, The Miss America Pageant, and special broadcasts like “Volcano Live with Nik Wallenda,” showcasing her versatility as a presenter across various platforms.
2024 Players Tailgate DJ Headliner
DJ Irie – Official DJ of the Players Tailgate
As the first professional sports franchise DJ in the United States, DJ Irie is the official DJ of some of the most iconic brands in the world, such as Carnival Cruise Lines, the Miami Heat, Target, Mountain Dew Kickstart, Evian, Jamie Foxx and more, making himself one of the most established DJ’s in the industry. In 2018 DJ Irie was donned “The Official DJ” of the Players Tailgate and holds that title still today.
2024 Players Tailgate Menu
Bobby Flay:
Bay Scallops Sophie Tangerine, Espelette Hot Sauce, Crunchy Garlic
Aaron May:
Sonoran Hot Dog – All Beef Vienna Hot Dog Wrapped in Bacon on a Bolillo-Style Hot Dog Bun, with pinto Beans, Onions, Tomatoes, Mayonnaise, Mustard, and Jalapeño Salsa
Marc Murphy:
World famous Porchetta Sandwich with Italian Salsa Verde
Michael Symon:
Cleveland Style Pulled Pork Sandwich with Sauerkraut, “Cleveland Caviar” and Mustard BBQ
Stephanie Izard:
Chili Crisp Grilled Chicken Wings
Ilan Hall:
Grilled Arayes with Buffalo Tahini
Maneet Chauhan:
Pork Vindaloo Keema with Mango Koochumbar
Damaris Phillips:
Bourbon BBQ Meat District Sloppy Joes
Kelsey Murphy:
#TailgateTaco Nacho Bar It’s Not a Taco Without Ortega, a Full Array of Sauces
Kate Williams:
Detroit Coney Sausage Gravy and Sea Salt Pancake
Leonard Botello & Burt Bakman:
Central Texas Post Oak Smoke Prime Brisket
Oyster XO:
Fresh Shucked Oysters with Traditional Accoutrement
Christian Petroni:
Frito Bolognese
Rocco Dispirito:
Bad Ass Millionaire Paella
Ken Oringer:
Raw Bar; Cocktail Shrimp and Lobster Salad
Eric Greenspan:
Oklahoma-Style Meat District Sliders with New School American Cheese, Hawaiian Roll and Dill Pickles
Stan Hays & Operation BBQ Relief:
Sweet and Smokey Baby Back Ribs
Amirah Kassem:
What the Cake Pushpop – Sprinkle Vanilla, Chocolate, Cookie Dough and Red Velvet
Premium Bar
Players Tailgate guests will be able to choose from the premium beer, wine and spirits options.
The 2025 Players Tailgate features reserved VIP Cabanas for 6 or 12 people.
VIP Reserved Cabana for 6 includes:
VIP Reserved Cabana for 12 includes:
Charitable Partners
Irie Foundation works year-round to improve and create a positive impact on the lives of South Florida’s at-risk youth. Through a number of proactive initiatives, we are committed to helping kids get on the right track and strive for successful futures. Currently in the process of building the all new Irie Rhythms Academy, a state-of-the-art music and technology center where children will have the opportunity to take part in music lessons, learn the art of photography, radio broadcasting, film, and the structure and processes of a professional recording studio at no cost to them.
Operation BBQ Relief responds to natural disasters and other situations to help feed displaced residents and emergency personnel. The Players Tailgate is proud to partner with Operation BBQ Relief in cooking our Memphis Style slow smoked baby back ribs portion to our menu and bringing much needed awareness to what Operation BBQ Relief does for our Country in a time of need. As a charity of our choice a portion of the proceeds will help fund Operation BBQ Relief and families when disasters hit.
Food Recovery Network (FRN) is a national nonprofit that mobilizes 4,000 students and stakeholders at colleges and universities to fight climate change and hunger by recovering perishable food that would otherwise go to waste and donating it to individuals and families experiencing hunger. Since 2011, FRN has recovered 10.9 million pounds of surplus food, equivalent to 9 million meals donated and over 4792 Metric Tons of CO2 emissions prevented.