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Super Bowl 2013 | “Where to Watch” SF Bar Guide

20+ great places in SF to watch the game with free food, huge screens & cheap drinks
By - posted 2/3/2013 No Comment

For the first time since 1994, the Niners are back in the Super Bowl. But with the Giants winning the World Series twice in three years, the city’s bars, concert halls and movie theaters have had lots of practice throwing awesome game watch parties.

Super Bowl XLVII
San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Raves
Sunday, February 3, 2013 (3:30p)

Here’s Funcheap’s list of the best places to watch the Super Bowl vs. the Ravens – with lots of drink specials, free food, enormous screens, free shots and BBQs.

No matter where you go, it’s gonna be packed, so make sure you show up early and wear your red and gold to support the Niners in the quest for six.

Super Bowl 2013 Funcheap Guide

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Fun Parties, Celebrations & Unique Places to Watch

“I Hate the Super Bowl” Alternatives
Lots of other things to do in SF on Super Bowl Sunday


Wednesday, February 4

SF Chinatown’s ‘Big Game’ Lunar New Year Night Block Party
Wednesday, February 4 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Chinatown (Grant & California)
SF Chinatown's 'Big Game' Lunar New Year Night Block Party
The Chinatown Lunar New Year Block Party will transform Grant Avenue into a historic celebration in the heart of San Francisco Chinatown. With live music, food for sale and special guest. Chinatown Lunar New Year Block PartyWe welcome you to a special first Night Market for ...

Thursday, February 5

Super Bowl LX’s “Origins: An NFL Collection” Launch Party
Thursday, February 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Pearl
Super Bowl LX's "Origins: An NFL Collection" Launch Party
NFL Origins celebrates the Bay Area for Super Bowl LX Origins: An NFL Collection Launch Event @ Super Bowl LX Join us in celebrating the 5th Year of Origins: An NFL Collection. The NFL has collaborated with three brands with special ties to The Bay Area to ...

Origins: An NFL Collection Pop-Up Event (SF)
Thursday, February 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Pearl
Origins: An NFL Collection Pop-Up Event (SF)
The NFL handpicked three local brands rooted in San Francisco Bay Area culture to bring you ‘Origins: An NFL Collection’ – a limited-edition Super Bowl LX merchandise collection in partnership with Aaron De La Cruz, BLVCK SCVLE, and Nostalgia. The capsule showcases the designers’ interpretation ...
SF Union Square’s “Big Game Days” Fan Zone (Feb. 5-7)
Thursday, February 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
SF Union Square's "Big Game Days" Fan Zone (Feb. 5-7)

Big Game Days in Union Square (Free Fan Zone + Family Activities)February 5-7, 2026Union Square Plaza, San FranciscoFree Union Square Park is turning into a free, family-friendly fan zone for Big Game week with three days of activities, performances, and interactive fun. Alongside regular programming, ...

SF’s ’60 Years of Super Bowl’ Interactive Projection Show on the Ferry Building (Feb. 5-7)
Thursday, February 5 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free
| San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's '60 Years of Super Bowl' Interactive Projection Show on the Ferry Building (Feb. 5-7)

Through a series of illustrations, the Ferry Terminal Building will transform into a time machine taking fans back through the last Sixty Years of Super Bowl and culminating with this year’s matchup in the Bay Area. Between shows, there will be an interactive element that ...

Friday, February 6

SF Union Square’s “Big Game Days” Fan Zone & Salsa Dance Party
Friday, February 6 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
SF Union Square's "Big Game Days" Fan Zone & Salsa Dance Party

Big Game Days in Union Square (Free Fan Zone + Family Activities)February 5-7, 2026Union Square Plaza, San FranciscoFree Union Square Park is turning into a free, family-friendly fan zone for Big Game week with three days of activities, performances, and interactive fun. Alongside regular programming, ...

SF’s Free “Black History” Super Bowl Kick Off + Block Party (2026)
Friday, February 6 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free Block Party with vendors
| 1700 O'Farrell
SF's Free "Black History" Super Bowl Kick Off + Block Party (2026)
Fillmore Family Friday Nights Kick Off with a Black History Month and SuperBowl weekend Live performances with a DJ Old Skool Mix. Food and Artisan market. Game and Art activities   BLACK HISTORY MONTH KICK OFF 1700 BLK O’FARRELL 4PM-9PM BLACKS IN FOOTBALL BLACK HISTORY & SUPERBOWL WEEKEND EXPERIENCE IN THE ...
SF’s ’60 Years of Super Bowl’ Interactive Projection Show on the Ferry Building (Feb. 5-7)
Friday, February 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's '60 Years of Super Bowl' Interactive Projection Show on the Ferry Building (Feb. 5-7)

Through a series of illustrations, the Ferry Terminal Building will transform into a time machine taking fans back through the last Sixty Years of Super Bowl and culminating with this year’s matchup in the Bay Area. Between shows, there will be an interactive element that ...

Saturday, February 7

Free “The Smoke” Block Party: Champs Sports x Nike x Jordan Brand (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Saturday, February 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free & Open to the Public
| Fisherman's Wharf
Free "The Smoke" Block Party: Champs Sports x Nike x Jordan Brand (Fisherman's Wharf)
Champs Sports, Nike, and Jordan Brand are joining forces to celebrate the Big Game and bring a Bay Area activation celebrating football, sport culture, art, and community.  The marquee moment takes place on Saturday, February 7, with The Smoke Block Party – a free, high-energy fan experience at San Francisco’s iconic ...
SF Union Square’s “Big Game Days” Fan Zone: Cal Band Concert & Wings Competition
Saturday, February 7 – 11:00 am - Ends at 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Union Square Plaza
SF Union Square's "Big Game Days" Fan Zone: Cal Band Concert & Wings Competition

Big Game Days in Union Square (Free Fan Zone + Family Activities)February 5-7, 2026Union Square Plaza, San FranciscoFree Union Square Park is turning into a free, family-friendly fan zone for Big Game week with three days of activities, performances, and interactive fun. Alongside regular programming, ...

SF’s ’60 Years of Super Bowl’ Interactive Projection Show on the Ferry Building
Saturday, February 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Ferry Building
SF's '60 Years of Super Bowl' Interactive Projection Show on the Ferry Building

Through a series of illustrations, the Ferry Terminal Building will transform into a time machine taking fans back through the last Sixty Years of Super Bowl and culminating with this year’s matchup in the Bay Area. Between shows, there will be an interactive element that ...

Huge Jurassic Park T-Rex + Dinosaur Light Show Takeover (Downtown SF)
Saturday, February 7 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Hobart Building
Huge Jurassic Park T-Rex + Dinosaur Light Show Takeover (Downtown SF)
As excitement surges across the Bay Area for The Big Game, Xfinity is proud to debut its first‑ever Super Bowl campaign—an imaginative re‑creation of Jurassic Park featuring Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, and Sam Neill—paired with a series of immersive, locally powered Jurassic‑themed experiences.  Xfinity’s First ...

Sunday, February 8

Free Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at SF’s The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Sunday, February 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | The Function
Free Super Bowl 2026 Watch Party at SF's The Function (Happy Hour All Game)
Come join us for giant TV screens, game sound on, two floors, comfy upstairs lounge and drink specials for the Super Bowl live from the Bay Area! Seahawks vs. Patriots! Get ready for an epic Super Sunday party at The Function, your favorite comedy club transformed ...
Awesome Places to Watch Super Bowl 2026 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Sunday, February 8 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | | All Over the Bay Area
Awesome Places to Watch Super Bowl 2026 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Super Bowl LX is coming back to the Bay Area. The big game will take place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday, February 8, 2026, with the AFC and NFC champions facing off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show ...
Free Super Bowl Watch Party & Pre-Game Stream at Woodbury (SF)
Sunday, February 8 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Woodbury Bar
Free Super Bowl Watch Party & Pre-Game Stream at Woodbury (SF)
Free Super Bowl LX Watch Party featuring a Live Steam from Dog House Sports 📍 Woodbury Bar 🕛 Doors Open: 12:00 PM Get ready for the ultimate Super Bowl LX experience at Woodbury. We’re going all-out for the biggest game of the year with wall-to-wall action, big screens, sound on, and an ...
Free Super Bowl LX Viewing Party at Novela (SF)
Sunday, February 8 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Novela
Free Super Bowl LX Viewing Party at Novela (SF)
Super Bowl LX: Watch the biggest game of the year on the Big Screen! Super Bowl LX Viewing Party @ Novela! Free Admission to catch every moment of the action on 4 HD large format flat screens and two 7ft HD digital projection displays with full audio ...
Free 30-ft Screen Movie Theater Super Bowl Watch Party 2026 (Livermore)
Sunday, February 8 – 2:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with concession purchase
| Vine Cinema
Free 30-ft Screen Movie Theater Super Bowl Watch Party 2026 (Livermore)
Watch the Super Bowl on the 30 feet wide HD screen in the East Bay. Seating for over 200 people at this Livermore movie theater with tables and couches. Join us to watch the BIG GAME on our GIANT 30′ screen! Admission is FREE with concession ...
Super Bowl 2026 at The New Parkway Theater | Oakland
Sunday, February 8 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $16*
*$16 general admission / $14 for students & seniors
| The New Parkway
Super Bowl 2026 at The New Parkway Theater | Oakland
Come on out to enjoy the Super Bowl on the big, big screen in Oakland’s second living room. $16 reserves you a seat. Food and more drinks will be available for purchase from the kitchen. Have all the blood, sweat, and cheers on the giant silver screen ...