The biggest sporting event in the world is back for another year, and Penrith is getting in on the party.
Pubs and clubs all over town will switch over their television sets to the Super Bowl this Monday, February 10 as football fans come together to cheer on this year’s opponents Kansas City and Philadelphia.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs will be gunning for a third straight NFL championship, while the Eagles – Nathan Cleary’s favourite team – will be searching for their first Super Bowl victory since their maiden title back in 2018.
The NFL’s popularity is at an all-time high in Australia and locations in Penrith and surrounding suburbs will be cashing in on that very hype next week.
One of the biggest parties will be happening at the Tattersalls Hotel in Penrith this Monday morning. Local podcasting sensations, The Armchair Champions, will be recording their popular show from the Station Street venue and the podcast’s host Brett McVea wants locals to come down and join in on the fun.
“This will be our eighth year and our first time doing the show at the Tattersalls. It’s always a bit of fun and it is growing every year,” he said.
“On the day, we’ll bring down our podcasting equipment and go around the room and ask people for their game predictions. We’ll also have a replica Lombardi trophy on display and hold a raffle, with the money donated to charity.”
For $50 entry, fans can enjoy American themed food, a bucket of Budweisers, and of course the game Live and Loud on the Tatts’ big screen.
Down the road, the Red Cow Hotel will continue their Super Bowl tradition with the game Live and Loud plus $30 Bud buckets, free popcorn and live music from 3.30pm to 5pm.
Over at Panthers World of Entertainment, this year’s Super Bowl will be playing Live and Loud at the Basement Sports Bar. There will also be $2 hot dogs from 9-11am, 3 for $30 Jim Beam buckets, and Brisket Boys will be selling their delicious food right throughout the day.
Across the Nepean in Emu Plains, O’Donoghue’s will be hosting their own Super Bowl party. OD’s will be offering Jack Daniel’s food and drink specials, Spin the Wheel giveaways, $25 Budweiser buckets, and post-game live entertainment.
In South Penrith, The Jamison Hotel will be open on Super Bowl Monday with the game Live and Loud on their big screen plus American-style food specials including $15 hot dogs, $15 hot wings, $10 cheeseburgers and $15 potato skins.
At the top of historic High Street, The Arms Hotel will be showing the hottest match of the year live plus will be cooking up Texan smoked ribs and wings with potato salad for $28 along with $25 Budweiser buckets.
Other local venues showing the blockbuster between the Chiefs and Eagles include the Kingswood Hotel, the Kingswood Sports Club and Colyton Hotel.
Bookings may be required at each venue listed, so get in touch with them prior to your arrival to secure your place!
Nathan Taylor
Nathan Taylor is the Weekender's Deputy Editor and Senior Sports Writer. He also compiles the weekly Chatter on the Box TV column. Nathan is an award-winning journalist, who has worked at the Weekender for a decade.