2015 Super Bowl XLIX Media Day gave football fans a rare opportunity to watch the championship teams face questions from reporters around the world. Held before game day in downtown Phoenix, the event turned a normally industry-focused press session into a ticketed Super Bowl fan experience.
The program took place Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at US Airways Center, now known as Footprint Center. It brought fans into the arena several days before Super Bowl XLIX was played at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1.
What Fans Saw at Super Bowl Media Day
Approximately 7,000 spectators were offered reserved seats overlooking the arena floor. From the stands, they could watch players and coaches move between interview podiums while thousands of credentialed media members gathered stories for television, radio, print, and digital outlets.
The event also included player and cheerleader appearances, merchandise access, and arena concessions. Ticket holders received a gift bag with a radio that could be used to hear NFL Network coverage and selected podium interviews during the session.
Tickets, Doors, and Timing
NFL Media Day tickets were originally priced at $28.50 and sold through the league’s official Super Bowl website. Doors were scheduled to open at 9:30 a.m. local time, with the formal media program beginning at 10:30 a.m.
That early schedule made Media Day one of the more accessible daytime Phoenix Super Bowl events. Visitors could attend the arena session and still leave room for a restaurant reservation, concert, or evening party elsewhere in the Valley.
Why Media Day Belonged on a Super Bowl Itinerary
Media Day offered something different from a nightclub or tailgate. It placed fans close to the personalities and storylines that shaped the game, while showing how the enormous Super Bowl media operation worked behind the scenes.
For travelers arriving early during Arizona Super Bowl weekend, it was also a practical way to begin the trip. The reserved seating and defined start time made it easier to plan than many invitation-only events with changing guest lists.
My PartyFixx Perspective
I always recommend balancing nightlife with at least one official football experience. A media event, fan festival, or team-focused program adds context to the weekend and creates memories that are different from another late-night party.
Use the PartyFixx guide to Super Bowl events to explore how official attractions, concerts, parties, and tailgates can fit together. The strongest itinerary leaves enough time for the game-day atmosphere without trying to attend everything at once.
