Celebration of Champions

East Bay’s Official Big Game Weekend Destination

February 5–7, 2026
Gold Bar Distillery • Alameda, CA

Celebration of Champions is the Official East Bay Big Game Weekend Fan Fest and Festival, bringing together football legends including Joe Montana, live music headlined by 2 Chainz, food, and immersive fan experiences over three unforgettable days at Gold Bar Distillery in Alameda, with more artists to be announced soon.

From family-friendly daytime programming to high-energy nighttime concerts, Celebration of Champions delivers a full-spectrum Big Game Weekend experience in one iconic venue.

Meet the Legends

Joe Montana
Tom Rathman
Eric Wright
Jesse Sapolu
Dwight Hicks
Merton Hanks
Jeff Garcia
And more

Throughout the weekend, fans will have opportunities to see legendary athletes on stage, participate in meet-and-greet experiences, and enjoy exclusive moments you won’t find anywhere else.

What the Experience Feels Like

By day, Celebration of Champions is immersive and family-friendly, centered around a 50-yard outdoor football field overlooking the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge. Fans can enjoy interactive football activities, athlete appearances, photo opportunities, games, collectibles, surprises happening throughout the grounds and a musical performance by Travis King.

By night, the energy shifts. Live DJs, MCs, and headline performances take over, transforming the venue into a full-scale concert and nightlife destination.

CHOOSE YOUR EVENT DAY

Thursday, February 5

2 Chainz Live (21+)
Live concert kickoff night for Big Game Weekend

Musical performances:
• 2 Chainz
• DJ E-Rock
• DJ Shabazz
• DJ Nekoswavey

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Friday, February 6

Legends, Interviews & Fan Experiences
Daytime Fan Fest focused on football legends

Athlete appearances include:
• Joe Montana
• Jesse Sapolu
• Eric Wright

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Saturday, February 7

Youth Activities, Legends & Live Performances
Family-friendly Fan Fest with legends and live entertainment

Athlete appearances include:
• Tom Rathman
• Jeff Garcia
• Dwight Hicks
• Merton Hanks

Live performance:
• Travis King

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Food & Drinks

Enhance your experience with a BBQ Tailgate Food Pass curated by Off the Grid, featuring some of the Bay Area’s favorite food vendors.

Bars throughout the venue will serve beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails made with Gold Bar Whiskey, Pacific House Gin, and Patrón Tequila all weekend.

Ticket Information

 

General Admission (GA) includes:

• Entry to the selected daytime festival or evening concert

• Access to games, fan experiences, and giveaways

• Free on-site parking

 

VIP (Daytime) includes everything in General Admission, plus:

• Priority entry

• Exclusive VIP viewing and lounge areas

• 49ers Gold Jacket Can Koozie

• Joe Montana Double Gold canned cocktail

 

Optional add-ons (available after ticket selection) include:

• Discounted or free child tickets

• Meet-and-greet experiences

• BBQ Tailgate Food Passes

• Additional premium upgrades

 

Daily Event Schedules

Thursday, February 5 Event Schedule

Live Concert Night (21+)

Big Game Weekend kicks off with an all-out concert takeover.

Live Performance

9:00pm – 2:00am
2 Chainz — Live

An exclusive Thursday night concert as part of the Celebration of Champions event series. Expect a full-scale, high-energy show inside a warehouse-style venue with industrial East Bay atmosphere and skyline energy.

Guest DJs

DJ E-Rock
DJ Shabazz
DJ Nekoswavey

Get Thursday Tickets – 2 Chainz Live

 

Friday, February 6 Event Schedule

Kick off Big Game Weekend with legends, live action, and immersive fan experiences all day.

On-Stage Athlete Appearances & Interviews

(Included with GA & VIP tickets)

11:00am – 11:15am
Jesse Sapolu — Interview

2:00pm – 2:15pm
Joe Montana — Interview

3:00pm – 3:15pm
Eric Wright — Interview

Meet & Greet Experiences (Optional Add-Ons)

Jesse Sapolu — 11:00am – 12:00pm
Joe Montana — 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Eric Wright — 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Private meet-and-greet experiences include a one-on-one photo and autograph.

All-Day Experiences

• Outdoor football field and fan games
• Food trucks and BBQ tailgate
• Craft cocktails and full bar service

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Saturday, February 7 Event Schedule

A full day of football legends, youth activities, live performances, and fan experiences.

Football Field Activities

10:30am – 11:30am
Youth Football Skills & Drills – Hosted by Jeff Garcia and Golden State Storm
Ages 7–13 | Free | Registration Required

On-Stage Athlete Appearances & Interviews

(Included with GA & VIP tickets)

11:00am – 11:15am
Tom Rathman — Interview

11:45am – 12:00pm
Jeff Garcia — Interview

1:30pm – 1:45pm
Dwight Hicks — Interview

3:30pm – 3:45pm
Merton Hanks — Interview

Live Performance

4:00pm
Travis King — Live Performance
Free and included with GA & VIP tickets

Meet & Greet Experiences (Optional Add-Ons)

Tom Rathman — 11:30am – 12:30pm
Jeff Garcia — 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Dwight Hicks — 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Merton Hanks — 3:30pm – 4:00pm

Private meet-and-greet experiences include a one-on-one photo and autograph.

All-Day Experiences

• Outdoor football field and fan games
• Food trucks and BBQ tailgate
• Craft cocktails and full bar service

Get Saturday Festival Tickets

 

Location

Gold Bar Distillery
2505 Monarch Street
Alameda, CA

Free on-site parking available.

Proudly Supporting ALS Network

A portion of proceeds from Celebration of Champions supports ALS Network.

Select a day below to purchase tickets

Additional days must be purchased separately.