Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs, along with celebrities, performers and professional athletes alike, will descend upon Glendale as the two NFL teams prepare to face off in Super Bowl 57 this Sunday at State Farm Stadium, bringing the largest volume of tourism to Arizona since the state last hosted a Super Bowl in 2015.

There will be events happening all across the Phoenix area this week ahead of the big game, ranging from Scottsdale to Chandler to downtown Phoenix and finally to Glendale in the West Valley, with the Westgate Entertainment District serving as a major hub for tailgate and watch parties throughout the week and into the weekend.

Here is a guide to event and game day parking and where to tailgate and watch the game on the big day.

Parking at State Farm Stadium on Sunday will open at 11:30 a.m. The stadium will not allow tailgating of any kind in its parking lots and parking permits are only available to Super Bowl 57 ticket holders, according to the Super Bowl LVII Transportation Center.

Ticket holders looking to park at State Farm Stadium on game day can purchase General Fan parking reservations in advance through the Super Bowl LVII Transportation Center website.

Each vehicle type has a unique permit type and cost associated with it and the permits are not interchangeable. Pricing for parking permits is per tiers:

Tier 1 Pricing, includes lots closest to State Farm Stadium:

Tier 2 Pricing, includes lots farther away from the stadium:

Tier 2 pricing includes Blue Lot J, Pink Lot L, Purple Tanger and Purple Lots 4 and 5 located at Westgate.

All parking permits are print-at-home and available on mobile devices. The transportation center recommends the following for a smooth entrance and exit on game day:

Anyone driving on game day can visit AZ511.com to get the latest information on road conditions and traffic updates.

For a map of real-time road closures and restrictions in Glendale, click here.

Cardinals Way: 95th Avenue to 91st Avenue will be closed from 6 a.m. Feb 12 to 3 a.m. Feb. 13.

Montebello Avenue: 91st Avenue through 95th Avenue will be open to NFL vehicles only, now through 8 a.m. on Feb. 12. 

95th Avenue: Maryland Avenue to Cardinals Drive will be closed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., now through Feb. 17.

95th Avenue: Northbound right lanes will be closed from Georgia Avenue to Cardinals Way from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., now through Feb. 12.

For anyone not looking to park at State Farm Stadium or the Westgate Entertainment District, there are a few private pay-to-park lots near the area that will be open throughout the weekend.

Ride-share services will also be available on Sunday. There will be two designated ride-share and taxi pickup and drop-off locations near State Farm Stadium.

The first will be in the Black Lot, located just south of Cardinals Way at 95th and Montebello avenues. The second designated location will be on the south side of Glendale Avenue between 95th Avenue and 93rd Avenue.

Valley Metro is providing enhanced local bus services to help get fans to State Farm Stadium and the West Gate area. Riders can take the light rail to Montebello/19th Avenue to meet bus Route 60 or riders can get off at Glendale/19th Avenue to catch bus Route 70 for a connection to State Farm Stadium.

Schedules for enhanced bus service on game day

Valley Metro said it will monitor traffic flow throughout the weekend and will add additional trains when needed. The public transportation service said it will send extra buses to Glendale throughout the weekend.

Patrons can also book a seat on a high-end BYOB bus for round-trip transportation to the game via rally.co/super. Bus prices differ depending on location.

For fans who want to be as close to the game day action as possible, Westgate restaurants will open as early as 7 a.m. Sunday.

The Westgate area in Glendale will play host to numerous celebrity-sponsored tailgates and music events, including the 2023 BetMGM WestFest headlined by Tim McGraw, Guy Fieri's Flavor Town Tailgate and the 2023 Players Tailgate party hosted by Bobby Flay.

Located at 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd., just a football field's length away from State Farm Stadium, there are more than 20 TV-packed restaurants that will broadcast the Super Bowl on Sunday.

There will be a $120 charge for parking from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at Westgate-operated lots, according to the Westgate Entertainment District.

Paid parking in Westgate lots is not redeemable at Westgate restaurants and stores on game day; patrons can repurchase parking passes at Parking.com or SpotHero.com on gameday.

Lot 1 is the designated ride-share, taxi, bus and shuttle pickup and drop-off location at Westgate. Lot 1 is located south of Glendale Avenue between 93rd and 95th avenues, according to the Westgate Entertainment District.

The Westgate Entertainment District recommends calling ahead for restaurant reservations on game day and arriving early.

The restaurant will have an extension on the back patio featuring multiple big-screen TVs. The patio extension will go into the street so fans can enjoy the game with a view and easy walk to the stadium. The tailgate will feature an outside patio bar and a grill cookout for burgers and brats. There will also be a Big Game food menu and frozen cocktails.

Details: Fat Tuesday will start game day bright and early by opening its doors at 7 a.m. for a tailgate and watch party. Go to Fat Tuesday's website for tailgate information. Tickets are not required. Fat Tuesday is located at 6751 N. Sunset Blvd., Suite E113.

McFadden's Social House, an upscale sports bar, will host a tailgate catered to Eagles fans. The restaurant boasts three LED walls and 40 large TVs that will play the big game.

Details: The event goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tailgate tickets can be purchased via McFadden's website. Standing room will be available on game day, but tickets are required for tailgate seating. The restaurant is located at 9425 W. Coyotes Blvd.

Bodega, a Cuban-inspired restaurant located inside the Westgate Entertainment District, will host a watch party on Super Bowl Sunday. The restaurant will have a DJ and will offer VIP bottle service. Bodega recommends making a reservation in advance.

Details: Text 720-327-8125 for bottle service information. Email info@bodegaaz.com for watch party reservations. Bodega is located at 6751 N. Sunset Blvd. in Suite 110.

Salt Tacos ỹ Tequila will open its doors at 4 p.m. Sunday for its Green Legion watch party. The restaurant also is hosting a tailgate prior to the watch party and will host an after-game party featuring DJ Pauly D. Salt Tacos ỹ Tequila is selling tickets to the watch party that will include drinks and a buffet.

Details: Visit the Salt Tacos ỹ Tequila events page to purchase watch party tickets. Text 253-205-4185 for bottle service information. Email info@salttacosytequila.com for the watch party and tailgate information. Salt Tacos ỹ Tequila is located inside the Westgate Entertainment District at 6751 N. Sunset Blvd.

Carousel Arcade Bar also is hosting a Super Bowl watch party on game day. The restaurant is encouraging watch party reservations. Doors will open at 10 a.m. Sunday. The restaurant will have a DJ along with VIP bottle service.

Details: Text 858-699-1969 for bottle service and table information. Email info@carouselarcadebar.com for watch party details and reservations. Carousel Arcade Bar is located at 6770 N. Sunrise Blvd. in Suite G111.

Here is a list of all Westgate bars and restaurants that will participate in game day festivities: