LOS ANGELES, CA — Just a week before Super Bowl LVI takes place at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the 2022 NFL Experience opened to fans of all ages at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Saturday. A day earlier the media had an opportunity for a sneak preview of the events located in and around the NFL Experience.
From fans experiencing an replica NFL locker room that features players such as Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, current Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, Titans Derek Henry, Chargers QB Justin Herbert and of course the GOAT himself Tom Brady. There is also an outstanding wall NFL helmet collection where photos of Rams QB Matthew Stafford and Bengals QB Joe Burrow.
There is also a place to watch how footballs are made as fans have the opportunity to purchase an official NFL Super Bowl logo football with your name engraved. 108 footballs were sent to the Rams and Bengals strickly for the Super Bowl according Andy Wentling Plant manager for Wilson Sporting Goods, the official football for the league.
They’re many exhibits for fans to enjoy that include, The Training Camp – a race through a series of obstacles and train like the pros and showcase your skills. QB Scramble – take the snap and run through read-and-react obstacles before throwing a pass to a larger than life target. Fans can also test out and see how their quarterback skills stack up against this year’s FedEx Air NFL Player of the Year nominees. Race down the field against your opponents and NFL players on a giant 40-yard long LED wall, and test your kicking skills by attempting to convert an extra point through NFL uprights. Kids are also able to participate in the NFL Play 60 Clinic.
The NFL Experience is open Saturday February 5 (12PM – 10PM) and Sunday February 6 (10AM – 8PM). It reopens Thursday February 10 (3PM -10PM) – Saturday Feb 12 (10AM – 10PM). Tickets start at $20 and kids under 12 are free.
The official Super Bowl store is also located in the Los Angeles Convention Center – West Hall.
The store has everything from jerseys, t-shirts, pennants, coffee mugs, pants, jackets, hats, toys, and more for men, women and kids. The official merchandise is presented by Nike, New Era, ’47 Brand, Tommy Bahama, Tommy Hilfiger and more.