Super Bowl 52: Where to See The Game In Shelby Twp And Detroit

Sunday, Feb. 4 means just one thing in these United States: It’s the Super Bowl, predicted as a win by the Philadelphia Eagles by Fiona the Hippo (if not a lot of other analysts) as they go toe-to-toe with perennial favorites and defending champs the New England Patriots. While many will observe this secular holiday at home - or at the home of the friend or family member with the biggest TV and the best food - there are plenty of options for people who’d rather leave the cooking, cleaning and cable bill to professionals. Not all Super Bowl parties center on wings and beer - in Detroit, we also watch the game while having a massage at Centre Park or smoking a blunt with the good people of Movado Social Club (people with medical marijuana cards can, anyway). Check out our list of the weirdest, wildest and best places in the Metro D to see the game - with a Ferndale option or two in case you prefer staying closer to home.

SuperBall, Auburn Hills
Sun, Feb 4 from 6:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
The HUB Stadium, 2550 Takata Drive, Auburn Hills.

For the area’s most epic Super Bowl party, we couldn’t find anything that quite matched the offerings at SuperBall in Auburn Hills. A 21-and-over event at HUB Stadium, at SuperBall, revelers can watch the game or dance the night away to the big band sounds of The Simone Vitale Band, a 15 swing orchestra with a a 7-piece horn section, back-up singers and dancers There will be complimentary food in the event’s free food court, strolling circus performers and complimentary Bombowling and Axe-Throwing. Teams of two may enter the Timberlake Triathlon, (a competition of bombowling, Axe-throwing & Ring-on-a-String) to win a pair of tickets to see Justin Timberlake.

Tickets include admission and viewing. It also grants entry to the food court, which will serve pizza, chicken wings and fingers, gourmet hot dogs, tacos, nachos, and other delectables. Activities include bombowling and axe throwing, as mentioned, and a Bell’s Brewery tap takeover that will serve Hopslam, Mole Stout and 30th Anniversary, among many others, along with Tito’s vodka drink specials.

Nickki's 21st Annual Super Bowl Party
Sun, Feb 4 from 2 p.m. til 10 p.m.
Gigi's Gay Bar, 16920 W Warren Ave, Detroit.

Gigi’s bills this two-decades-long tradition as “Detroit’s Largest and ‘Gayest” Super Bowl Party.” There’s no cover, and the bar will offer a a large half-time buffet and prizes.

Super Bowl Pamper Party
Sun, Feb 4 from 6 p.m. til 10 p.m.
Centre Park Bar, 1407 Randolph Street, Detroit

Centre Park will combine two things no red-blooded American should be without this Sunday: football and spa treatments. Attendees who pay the $45 “pamper ticket” price get facials, massages, paraffin treatments and a full face makeup tutorial during halftime - like God and Ditka intended. There’s also a champagne toast, along with Super Bowl food and desserts. For more information text “Pamper Party” to (269) 548-5282 or call (313) 617-3324.

Movado Social Club Super Bowl Mixer
Sun, Feb 4 from 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.

If you’re one of Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Card (MMMC) holders, you can blaze up and enjoy this party hosted by Movado. The venue is TBD, but the party will include a “flower” Bar, a “dab” bar, food, music and, of course, the game. There will be three TVs, and the ticket gets you food, including a selection of sliders, fries, wings, burgers and the treat we all associate with tailgating, salmon croquettes with rice. MMMP or MCL 333.26428 Compliant people ONLY, please. And, of course, this one is 21 and over. While there will be marijuana to smoke in plant or way form, it’s BYOB for alcohol.

Super Bowl Party With Outer Limits Lounge
Sun, Feb 4 from 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Outer Limits Lounge, 5507 Caniff, Hamtramck.

Outer Limits is hosting a good old fashioned pot luck. The game will show on the bar’s collection of screens, and food will be provided by, well, you. There will also be drink specials and other fun, including a performance by the rock band Dick Buttkiss. The bar describes this band as “Rumored to be a small slew of retired NFL players who may have taken a few hits to the head.” This one is free.

And in Shelby Township….

Super Bowl Party at Esplendido
Sun, Feb 4 starting at 4 p.m.
Esplendido Mexican Cuisine, Pizza & Spirits, 50285 Mound Rd, Shelby Township.

Join the fine folks at Esplendido for for Super Bowl Sunday and enjoy a complimentary buffet at half time, with beer and shot specials all day. The restaurant invites you to “Bring the gang and we’ll all get loose together.”

6th Annual Super Bowl Party
Sun, Feb 4., from 5 p.m. til midnight.
Ciccarelli's Sport Bar-Theater, 46793 Hayes Rd, Shelby Township.

Dino's 6th annual Super Bowl party will feature “EAT. DRINK. SPORTS. FUN!” per the bar’s Facebook event page. The festivities will also include a few other activities summed up in one-word sentences: “Games. Raffle. Giveaways.” Reservations are suggested for a table, and can be made at (586) 247-2224.

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