Las Vegas will host a week of free College Football Playoff events leading up to the Jan. 25 national championship game at Allegiant Stadium, giving fans without tickets a chance to participate in the festivities. CFP executive director Rich Clark said Thursday that partnering with the local community is a priority because not everyone can afford or attend the title game.
The centerpiece is CFP Fan Central, running Jan. 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center's West Hall. The free event features games, combine-style drills, appearances by college football legends, a merchandise store and media day for the two finalist teams. Organizers expect about 30,000 attendees over three days.
The AT&T Playoff Playlist Live music festival takes place Jan. 23-24 at Grand Prix Plaza with an EDM lineup including John Summit, Fisher, Alison Wonderland and David Guetta. The free concerts are expected to draw roughly 20,000 fans across both nights. Attendees must register through the CFP smartphone app to receive a QR code for entry, a new safety measure implemented after last year's Miami Beach festival drew larger-than-expected crowds.
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority president Steve Hill said the festival offers a chance to showcase Grand Prix Plaza, while Host Committee executive director Brian Yost said the registration system helps ensure a safe environment. Additional events include a food tasting series and the CFP Trophy Trot running event on a portion of the Strip.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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