With the National Championship football game coming to Levi’s stadium on Monday, Downtown San Jose is rolling out the red carpet with a fun-filled weekend of activities leading up to the big game. In addition to the events listed below, San Pedro street has been closed off to cars and has been covered with turf painted to look like a football field where there will be football-themed games and a Dos Equis beer garden there Friday through Monday. On top of the San Pedro Square activation, “The Quad” at Plaza de Cesar Chavez will feature ESPN broadcasts, music and other fan activities; the San Jose McEnery Convention Center will host Playoff Fan Central, a three-day experience with pep rallies and autograph signings; and Discovery Meadow next to the Children’s Discovery Museum will be the venue for AT&T Playoff Playlist Live’s three nights of free concerts.
AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!
Discovery Meadow Park
Friday, January 4 – Sunday, January 6, 2019
The AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! concert series will bring three days of FREE music to downtown San Jose. AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! kicks off Friday, January 4, with performances by Alessia Cara. Saturday, January 5, performances include Logic and Leon Bridges. Sunday, January 6, features OneRepublic and Ellie Goulding.
For those unable to attend, a livestream of the Saturday and Sunday night performances will be available by clicking here.
For set times click here.
Side note: A clear bag policy will be in effect for all Championship Campus events.
The Quad
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Friday, January 4 – Sunday, January 6, 2019
The Quad is the ultimate meeting place for fans, family and friends. Located in the heart of Championship Campus, this three-day activation will feature live DJ’s, a CFP merchandise store, concessions, interactive activities and much, much more! The Quad is a free event and is open to the public. This event is very Super Bowl like.
Media Day
SAP Center
Saturday, January 5, 2019
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Alabama
10 – 11 a.m. Clemson
Media Day features one-hour sessions with student-athletes and coaches from both Alabama and Clemson. The event is free and open to the public. Fans are invited to watch and will be provided with a free small radio to listen in as student-athletes and coaches are interviewed by the participating media.
Playoff Fan Central
San Jose McEnery Convention Center
Friday, January 4 – Sunday, January 6, 2019
Playoff Fan Central is an interactive experience that gives college football fans the opportunity to be a part of the CFP National Championship. The three-day, family-friendly event includes games, clinics, pep rallies, band performances, special guest appearances, autograph signings and exhibits celebrating college football and its history. Advanced tickets are $8. They will be $10 at the door. Click HERE to buy your tickets! Friday ONLY admission will be FREE for all Bay Area residents. Just bring your ID that shows your Bay Area address.
Other ways to get in free include having a ticket to the CFP National Championship, being a member of the Military with proper Military ID, and being a Capital One card holder, along with three guests (show Capital One card at Playoff Fan Central box office). Kids 12 and under also get in free with ticketed adult.