Super Bowl LIX opening night: Everything to know and how to watch

July 26, 2025

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The Eagles and Chiefs are heading to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, with the host, Philadelphia, set to arrive an hour before Kansas City.

Philadelphia will participate in a weightlifting session at the Saints facility before the festivities kick off massively on Monday night with Super Bowl Opening Night fueled by Gatorade at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans as players and coaches make their first public appearance during Super Bowl week!

Opening Night takes the place of the traditional “media day” that the NFL hosts for hundreds of media members. From 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM CT, hundreds of media will interview the Super Bowl players and coaches for the first time during their only public appearance in New Orleans before taking the field for Super Bowl LIX. This is the only time the two teams will be together in one location prior to Super Bowl Sunday.

With the Super Bowl week officially underway, here’s everything you need to know and how to watch.

Super Bowl LVII Opening Night Information:

Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; ESPN reporter Sal Paolantonio, interviews Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1), Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15), Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) and Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95), during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Cheryl Evans-USA TODAY Sports

When: Monday, February 3, 2025

Doors open at 5pm CT and the first team takes the stage at 7pm CT. Don’t miss your chance to see players and coaches of the Super Bowl teams address fans and thousands of media members!

What is Super Bowl Opening Night?

Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) and defensive end Brandon Graham (55) during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Opening Night takes the place of the traditional “media day” that the NFL hosts for hundreds of media members. Fans can be there to see the Super Bowl LIX participating teams in public for the first time before Super Bowl Sunday.

Super Bowl Opening Night will also feature live New Orleans-style entertainment, special appearances, and autographs by NFL Legends and team mascots, as well as fan photo opportunities and the chance to see Super Bowl players and coaches answer media’s questions in real-time.

Fans attending Opening Night fueled by Gatorade at Caesar’s Superdome on February 3, 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! Headphones will also be available for purchase for $20 from the NFL Shop presented by Visa inside the Caesars Superdome.

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES MEDIA AVAILABILITY Monday, Feb. 3 – Caesars Superdome; 7-8 p.m. CT

Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson answers questions during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Michael Chow-Arizona Republic

All Eagles players and coaches will be available. The following individuals will be available at risers:

1. WR DeVonta Smith2. WR A.J. Brown3. QB Jalen Hurts4. RB Saquon Barkley5. T Lane Johnson6. T Jordan Mailata7. TE Dallas Goedert8. LB Zack Baun9. CB Darius Slay10. HC Nick Sirianni11. DE Brandon Graham

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MEDIA AVAILABILITY Monday, Feb. 3 – Caesars Superdome; 9-10 p.m. CT

Feb 6, 2023; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) speaks with media during Super Bowl Opening Night at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

All Chiefs players and coaches will be available. The following individuals will be available at risers:

1. DT Chris Jones2. LB Nick Bolton3 QB Patrick Mahomes4. TE Travis Kelce5. S Justin Reid6. CB Trent McDuffie7. RB Isiah Pacheco8. K Harrison Butker9. WR DeAndre Hopkins10. HC Andy Reid11. WR Xavier Worthy