Where to Watch 2012’s Super Bowl XLVI in Shanghai
Last year, 111 millon people tuned into the Superbowl. The average cost of a 30 second commercial tipped the scales at US$ 3.5 million. In other words, you don’t want to miss this game. To tune in to see if Quarterback Tom Brady and his favoured New England Patriots can take the Vince Lombardi trophy from the New York Giants, head to one of these Shanghai spots that is airing the game.
Big Bamboo
One of the most popular places in town to watch sporting events, all three of the BB locations is hosting live coverage in High Def. The RMB 100 entrance fee includes breakfast buffet, plus Bloody Mary specials all day. The fun starts at 6am, and you need to get there early for prime viewing seats.
Hongqiao: Hong Mei Entertainment Street, No 20, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu. Tel: 6465 9099
Jinqiao: 381 Hongfeng Lu, near Biyun Lu. Tel: 5030 1779
Puxi: 123 Nanyang Lu, near Tongren Lu. Tel: 6256 2265
The Boxing Cat Brewery
Both locations of BCB are showing the Super Bowl live and replaying it at 7:30pm, and they’re allowing reservations.
Fuxing West: 82 Fuxing Xi Lu, near Yongfu Lu. Tel: 6431 2091
Sinan Mansions: Sinan Mansions, Unit 26A, 519 Fuxing Zhong Lu, near Sinan Lu. Tel: 6426 0360
Bubba’s BBQ
All three Bubba’s locations are screening the game, and they’ve got their famous Texas-style breakfast soft tacos on tap, as well as RMB 25 draft beers, Texas Teas and Bloody Marys to make sure you stay hydrated throughout the game. Kick-off is at 7am.
Cool Docks: Cool Docks Section 4, 653 Waima Lu, near Wangjiamatou Lu
Expo Village: Room 101, 1011 Xueye Lu, near Huafeng Lu. Tel: 2206 0338
Gubei: 2262 Hongqiao Lu, near Jianhe Lu. Tel: 6242 2612
The Camel
With the most televisions per square inch in Shanghai, Camel ensures every seat in the house is a good one. There’s free entry and breakfast from 6am.
1 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu. Tel: 6437 9446
Kerry Hotel Pudong
Hosting the official NFL-sanctioned Superbowl 2012 party, the Kerry Hotel Pudong has a full American breakfast set-up and free flow beer and mimosas. In addition. veteran NFL players will be on site to play a little ball. The game will be shown on the biggest LED screen in Shanghai in the city’s biggest ballroom. Wear your team’s colours for special prizes. RMB 250 per person or RMB 2000 for a table of 10. Kids get in for RMB 150. 7am.
1388 Huamu Lu, near Fangdian Lu. Tel: 6169 8886. Email: [email protected]
Malone’s
Malone’s got prepared for the Super Bowl. It offers tickets for only RMB 128. The ticket includes three beers or mixed drinks plus breakfast.
255 Tongren Lu, near Nanjing Xi Lu. Tel: 6247 2400
O’Malley’s
Open 24 hours a day, you can make sure to get to O’Malley’s early for a good seat. Enjoy RMB 58 breakfasts and happy hour during the game.
42 Taojiang Lu, near Wulumuqi Lu. Tel: 6474 4533