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NFL Pro Bowl 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010 7:30 PM
Dolphin Stadium Miami, Florida

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Super Bowl 44The 2010 Pro Bowl will be played one week before the Super Bowl on Sunday, Jan. 31 and both games will be staged in Dolphin Stadium, the NFL announced Tuesday.

"We are looking at alternatives to strengthen the Pro Bowl," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. "We will continue to work with the players to make it a great event and will evaluate this concept after the 2010 Pro Bowl."

The site and date of Pro Bowl games after 2010 will be determined at a later date and will include playing the game on a rotating basis in Honolulu, the NFL announced.

The current AFC-NFC Pro Bowl format, which began in 1971, rotated annually between host sites until 1980 when it moved to Honolulu. The 2010 game also won't be South Florida's first Pro Bowl: the 1975 game took place in Miami's Orange Bowl. The game has been held in Tampa, Seattle, Dallas, Kansas City, New Orleans and Los Angeles on three occassions.

It's not a new notion to have the game moved up to take place between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl. The NFL has discussed it multiple times in recent years, and Goodell told the Associated Press last month that having the game precede the Super Bowl would avoid a "somewhat anticlimactic" ending to the season.

The initiative to experiment with the Pro Bowl schedule and location was discussed over the past two years with NFL club owners, the NFL Players Association, the NFL Player Advisory Council, and other players, and it received wide player and club support.

"Moving the Pro Bowl to the Sunday prior to the Super Bowl can add even more excitement to Super Bowl week, one of the most anticipated weeks of the year," said Frank Supovitz, the NFL�s senior vice president of events. "Taking the Pro Bowl to new locations can showcase our top players to more fans around the country. We are also in discussions with key leaders in Hawaii to continue our partnership with the State of Hawaii, which has embraced the Pro Bowl for 30 years."
The 2010 Pro Bowl isn't the only postseason NFL staple that has undergone changes this year. In place of the long-running NFL Experience, the League will introduce Game Day Fan Plaza to fans in South Florida. This interactive football experience will be open to the general public, free of charge, on Pro Bowl Sunday and to ticket-holders only on Super Bowl Sunday.

Four different interactive games will challenge fans' football skills. The Extra Point Kick will test your ability to convert an extra point through regulation NFL uprights. Let It Fly puts you in the quarterback position and shows you just how far you can toss a spiral downfield. Refine your passing skills with the Quarterback Challenge by showing off your accuracy on special targets. And once you ace all of those, Touch Pass will test your ability to pass with enough arc to clear the defender and enough aim to drop in into the target.

Plenty of concessions will keep even the hungriest of fans satisfied, while sponsor exhibit areas will offer a wide variety of entertainment and giveaways.

Game Day Fan Plaza will also showcase the NFL FLAG Tournament of Championships on the Youth Clinic field at 12:30 p.m. ET on Pro Bowl Sunday.

FAQs

Where is Game Day Fan Plaza located?
Game Day Fan Plaza is located on the grounds of Dolphin Stadium, adjacent to Gates F, G and H. For driving directions to Dolphin Stadium and Game Day Fan Plaza.

When is Game Day Fan Plaza open?
Game Day Fan Plaza is open to the general public on Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, from 11 a.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET and on Super Bowl Sunday to ticket-holders ONLY from 11 a.m. ET to 5 p.m. ET.

How much are tickets to Game Day Fan Plaza?
Admission to Game Day Fan Plaza is free to the general public on Pro Bowl Sunday and open only to ticket holders on Super Bowl Sunday.

Are there upgraded Game Day Fan Plaza tickets with enhanced options?
No, everyone admitted will be given the same access to all features of Game Day Fan Plaza.

Where do I park to enter Game Day Fan Plaza? How much is parking?
Fans coming to Game Day Fan Plaza on Pro Bowl Sunday should park in Lot 11. This lot will open at 10am. Parking on this day will be $10 until 1 p.m. ET and $35 after 1 p.m. ET. Click here for a PDF of the Super Bowl Parking Map

Fans coming to Game Day Fan Plaza on Super Bowl Sunday should park in Lots 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17. Parking will be $75. Click here for a PDF of the Super Bowl Parking Map.

What NFL players will be signing autographs at Game Day Fan Plaza?
A schedule of players will be posted on the Super Bowl website at www.superbowl.com in late January. Please note: all player appearances are subject to change without notice.

How many items will NFL players sign? Can I bring my own memorabilia?
Fans will be allowed to have each player sign one item and are welcome to bring their own memorabilia.

Are there age limits on the elements at Game Day Fan Plaza?
The various passing and kicking games are for fans of all ages after waivers have been signed by an adult or guardian age 18 or over. Click here to download a printable version of the waiver.

Is there an ADA entrance to Game Day Fan Plaza?
Yes, the NFL Game Day Fan Plaza is ADA-approved. Please look for the NFL staff wearing "ADA" jackets for assistance on-site. ADA parking is available in Parking Lots 2A and 11 for both Pro Bowl and Super Bowl Sunday. Click here for the Parking Maps for Pro Bowl and Super Bowl.

Can I bring in any outside food or beverages?
No outside food or beverages of any kind will be allowed into Game Day Fan Plaza. However, there will be concessions available for purchase throughout the Game Day Fan Plaza campus.

What can I bring in to the NFL Game Day Fan Plaza?
You and your personal belongings will be subject to search upon entry into Super Bowl Saturday Night. Bags under 12" will be permitted and are subject to search. The following items are prohibited: oversized bags, all weapons, alcohol, food, beverages, glass containers, fireworks, chairs, tents, barbecue grills, umbrellas and blankets. Service animals only are permitted.

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