Super Bowl LXI Weekend in LA: A Group Trip Plan for Feb 14, 2027
Super Bowl LXI is on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. For a group, the plan comes down to three early decisions: who has a ticket, where everyone sleeps, and how you all get to the stadium on game day. Settle those first, and the rest of the weekend is easy to fill in.
This guide separates what is confirmed from what is a seller's claim, then gives you a decision framework and a weekend outline you can adapt. It is written for friends who want to agree on a plan before prices climb.
What is confirmed about Super Bowl LXI?
The game is set for February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium, 1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301. Here is what the sources confirm:
| Detail | What the sources say |
|---|---|
| Date | February 14, 2027 (a Sunday) |
| Venue | SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California |
| Host history | The ninth Super Bowl hosted by the Greater Los Angeles area, and the second at this venue after Super Bowl LVI in 2022 |
| Calendar quirk | The first Super Bowl played on both Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend |
| TV | ABC and ESPN, with Univision for Spanish, plus streaming on NFL+ and ESPN Unlimited |
| Super Bowl Week | A slate of events including fan experiences, NFL Honors and community celebrations |
Sources: Santa Monica Travel & Tourism and Wikipedia.
The Valentine's Day overlap matters for a group trip. Dinner reservations on game weekend may be harder to land, so book earlier than you think you need to.
I could not verify dates, times or locations for the individual Super Bowl Week events, so check official channels, including the SoFi Stadium website, before you plan around any of them.
Do we all need a game ticket to make this trip worth it?
No. A game ticket is the most expensive part of the weekend, and it is fine if only some of your group has one. The trip can work for people who just want to be in Los Angeles while the city is in full Super Bowl mode.
Tour operators see it the same way. SportsLink Travel sells two different packages: a Full Ticket Experience built around a seat inside the stadium, and LA Super Sports Week for people who would rather spend their money on the city, the fan events and a proper watch party.
Use this quick check before you commit anyone to anything:
- Who in the group actually wants to be inside SoFi, and what is their real ceiling for ticket cost?
- Would the others be just as happy at a watch party or at the fan events?
- Is it a problem if the group splits for four or five hours on Sunday?
If the answers are mixed, plan a split Sunday and keep the rest of the weekend shared. Nobody feels pushed into a price they did not choose.
How much should we expect to pay for a package?
Expect premium prices, and treat any package figure as a seller's own claim, not a market average. These are the figures that appear in the research:
| Seller | What they say | Price signal |
|---|---|---|
| ABSOLUT Sport | Hotel, tailgate and game seat in one package | From $6,770 per person, and they say competitors charge $10,000 to $25,000 for the same game |
| Insider Experience Sports | Ticket and hotel packages, aimed at travelers from Australia and New Zealand | A refundable deposit of USD $1,500 per person for early access to package selection |
| SportsLink Travel | Four nights in a centrally located Downtown Los Angeles hotel, a game ticket and a group coach transfer | Not stated in the material I could verify |
A few things to notice when you compare these:
- Packages bundle things you may not want. ABSOLUT's package includes a tailgate, three to four hotel nights and travel insurance. Read what is included before you compare it to buying pieces separately.
- Deposit rules differ by group size. Insider says its refund policy only applies to groups of 9 or fewer, and that a USD $100 admin fee per person applies to deposit cancellations. For groups of 10 or more, they ask you to speak with their team.
- Sellers' comparisons are marketing. ABSOLUT's claims about hotel rates ($1,500 to $3,000 a night) and resale ticket markups (2 to 3 times face value) are the seller's own framing, not an independent price survey. Use them as a sense of how high things can go, not as a forecast.
Before anyone pays a deposit, ask for the cancellation terms in writing and agree as a group who is responsible if one person drops out.
Where should a group stay for Super Bowl weekend in LA?
Pick one base that suits the whole group's priorities, and book it early. Los Angeles is spread out, so the right base depends on whether your group cares more about being close to the stadium or close to food, beaches and nightlife.
The sources give you two starting points:
- Downtown Los Angeles. SportsLink's Full Ticket Experience uses a centrally located Downtown hotel for four nights, with a group coach to the stadium on game day.
- Long Beach and other premium hotels. ABSOLUT lists Hyatt Regency, Andaz and premium Long Beach properties among its partner hotels.
When you compare options, use a simple scorecard:
- Can everyone afford the nightly rate once it is split, including taxes and fees?
- Is there a clear way to get from the hotel to SoFi on Sunday?
- Is the cancellation policy flexible if the group changes?
- Does the neighborhood have what the group wants on Friday and Saturday night?
If you book rooms individually instead of through a package, put everyone's confirmation numbers in one shared place so nobody has to hunt through a group chat.
How do we get to SoFi Stadium on game day?
Decide as a group before Sunday, and do not leave it to a rideshare app at the last minute. The stadium is at 1001 Stadium Dr in Inglewood.
The only specific numbers in the research come from ABSOLUT, which describes the alternative to its private shuttle as rideshare surge pricing of $100 or more, parking around $200, and about two hours in traffic. Those are a seller's claims, not official figures, but they point to a real planning issue: game day is not the time to improvise.
A few ways to handle it:
- Organized coach. SportsLink's package includes a group coach transfer, and ABSOLUT includes a private game day shuttle.
- A shared plan with a deadline. If you are making your own arrangements, agree on a departure time from the hotel and a meeting point after the game.
- Official guidance. Check the SoFi Stadium website for current transportation and entry information as the date gets closer.
Also agree on what happens if someone gets separated. A simple rule (meet at a named spot, text one contact) saves a lot of stress in a crowd.
What does a Super Bowl weekend in LA look like day by day?
A workable plan has an arrival day, a shared day, game day and a slow exit. The game falls on Presidents' Day weekend, per Wikipedia, so some of your group may have Monday off, which leaves room to stay an extra night.
Use this as a template and fill in specifics once official event schedules are published:
| Day | Plan | Group decision to make |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Feb 12 | Arrive, check in, easy dinner near the hotel | Who arrives when, and who meets whom |
| Saturday, Feb 13 | A shared day: a Super Bowl Week fan event if one fits, or a long meal and a neighborhood walk | One anchor activity, then free time |
| Sunday, Feb 14 | Game day. Ticket holders head to SoFi, others to a watch party | Departure time, meeting point, backup plan |
| Monday, Feb 15 | Slow morning, late checkout, flights home | Who flies out when, and who needs an airport ride |
A few habits make the weekend smoother:
- Pick one anchor activity per day and let people drift for the rest.
- Book dinner reservations early, since Valentine's Day falls on game day.
- Keep every ticket and reservation where the whole group can see it, so nobody is waiting on one person's phone.
- Leave a buffer on Monday for flights home.
How early should a group start planning?
Start as early as you can, because some sellers have already filled their first access windows. Insider says its Priority Access program sold out of its 100-ticket allotment, and that its Pre Season Access deposit program gives early access before general sale.
That is one seller's experience, not a market-wide rule, but waiting looks like the expensive choice. A sensible order of operations:
- Confirm who is in. Get a firm yes or no from each person.
- Set a budget range. Ask for a per-person ceiling, not a total.
- Choose the base and book rooms with flexible cancellation if you can.
- Sort tickets, or agree on a watch party plan for those without one.
- Settle game day transportation.
- Fill in the rest once official event details are published.
FAQ
When and where is Super Bowl LXI?
Super Bowl LXI is on February 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. It is the ninth Super Bowl hosted by the Greater Los Angeles area and the second at this venue.
Who will broadcast Super Bowl LXI?
According to Wikipedia, it is planned for ABC and ESPN, with Univision for Spanish, plus streaming through ESPN Unlimited and NFL+. Joe Buck and Troy Aikman are listed as announcers.
Can we go to LA for Super Bowl weekend without a game ticket?
Yes. The host region has a Super Bowl Week slate with fan experiences, NFL Honors and community celebrations, and at least one tour operator sells a package built around the city and a watch party instead of a stadium seat.
Are package prices fixed?
No. The figures in this guide are the sellers' own, such as ABSOLUT Sport's price starting at $6,770 per person. Terms, inclusions and refund rules vary, so read the details before paying a deposit.
What else is notable about the 2027 game?
It will be the first Super Bowl played on both Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day weekend, and the first time ABC airs the game since Super Bowl XL.
