Super Bowl weekend heats up in San Francisco as Seahawks and Patriots fans pack Radio Row and Fan Zone

Super Bowl weekend is officially underway, and the excitement is building across downtown San Francisco as fans gear up for Sunday’s matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots.

NBC Palm Springs Sports reporters Tim O’Brien and Caitlin Kelley continued their live coverage from Radio Row and the Fan Zone at Moscone Center, where crowds packed the floor hoping to catch a glimpse of stars like Christian McCaffrey and other NFL standouts.

Day two brought even bigger crowds, with fans filling the massive fan experience area featuring football activations, Hall of Fame displays, team locker room setups, and interactive challenges like 40-yard dashes, field goal kicks, and passing drills. O’Brien described the scene as electric, with multiple events happening simultaneously inside the sprawling venue.

Back on Radio Row, the team caught up with athletes and Super Bowl champions who shared their thoughts on the big game, emphasizing how unpredictable Super Bowl Sunday can be and how important focus becomes amid a week filled with distractions. Former players including Kyle Van Noy and Andrew Whitworth talked about the unique pressure of Super Bowl week and the challenge of balancing festivities with preparation.

Star power was everywhere, with Hall of Famers like Peyton Manning and Emmitt Smith also making appearances, adding to the buzz surrounding one of the biggest weeks in sports.

With Fan Zone activities continuing and more celebrity and player interviews ahead, NBC Palm Springs Sports will keep bringing viewers behind the scenes as Super Bowl Sunday approaches.

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