LAS VEGAS — CBS 8 is in Las Vegas! There is always excitement in the week leading up to the Super Bowl LVIII, so we sent CBS 8's Jake Garegnani, Marcus Greaves and Jeff Zevely out to Las Vegas to check out all the sights and sounds as the city hosts the big game for the first time.
The Kansas City Chiefs will be representing the AFC after beating the Baltimore Ravens 17-10. Representing the NFC will be the San Francisco 49ers after they beat the Detroit Lions 34-31.
The game will be played near the south end of the strip at Allegiant Stadium, nicknamed the "Death Star" by the Las Vegas Raiders owner based on how its shape and black colors resemble the space station from Star Wars.
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Here's how the star of Super Bowl LVIII is made
Jake and Marcus spent some time with the folks behind the 25-step process that goes into making a football, like the ones seen at Super Bowl LVIII.
Las Vegas wedding chapel ready to host free wedding for Taylor and Travis after Super Bowl
Fans for both teams are in Las Vegas and ready for the Super Bowl
Inside the NFL Super Bowl Experience in Las Vegas
What's it like living in the shadows of the Super Bowl?
In this Zevely Zone, Jeff woke up on the "meat and potato" side of town at the crack of dawn. They say Vegas is the city that never sleeps but you know who does? People who live here because they have to wake up and go to work in the morning.
Could the San Francisco 49ers become a dynasty?
Jake and Marcus spent the day with the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan in Las Vegas as the team prepares for Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.
Jeff hits the Las Vegas Strip to talk to the fans
In this Zevely Zone, Jeff went to the famous Las Vegas strip and tried to pick a winner. The city is expecting 330,000 visitors for the Super Bowl and we may just meet every one of them.
Kansas City Chiefs get ready in Las Vegas
Jake and Marcus spent the day with the Kansas City Chiefs Travis Kelce, and Patrick Mahomes in Las Vegas as the team prepares for Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11.
Las Vegas reinvented as a professional sports city
Las Vegas is already home to the NFL's Raiders, the NHL's Golden Knights and the WNBA's Aces. They are hoping to add more professional franchises.
Battle of the Anchors
We pit the Morning Team vs the Evening Team in a timed match with 8 questions about the Super Bowl to see who knows the most and has bragging rights.
Jeff's Journey to Las Vegas
A road trip that usually takes five or six hours had its delays. The chance of making good time with this much rain came with odds longer than the ones that pay for all of those lights. But through desert downpours, Jeff and Jon made it to Vegas where all eyes are focused of football and fun until Super Bowl Sunday.
Jeff Zevely hits the road to Las Vegas
After a CBS 8 morning show send-off with Neda, Eric and Evan complete with goodie bags and advice, Jeff and Jon packed the car and hit the road on a rain-soaked highway - Vegas or bust.
Super Bowl Kick-off at Allegiant Stadium Monday night
The kick-off party on Monday evening brought the excitement that only Las Vegas can. Jake and Marcus were able to hear from players on both teams as they prepare for Sunday's game.
First Black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl
Thirty-five years ago, the Denver Broncos took on the Washington Redskins (now Washington Commanders) at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego in Super Bowl 22. Washington would end up winning, defeating Denver 42-10 during the 1998 game but the real history made was out on the field. Washington's quarterback Doug Williams became the first black quarterback to start and win a Super Bowl, breaking the barriers of what an African American quarterback can accomplish on the NFL's biggest stage.
Jake and Marcus arrive in Las Vegas
CBS 8’s Marcus Greaves and Jake Garegnani arrive in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII and take in the sights and sounds from the strip.
If you root for one of those teams – or just love seeing major sporting events in person – you may be thinking about heading out to Vegas for the game. But what’s it going to cost you? Good news - it's not a bad drive to Las Vegas from San Diego. Spoiler - it's not cheap.
If you aren't as lucky as Marcus and Jake and are planning to watch the game from San Diego, here are some local bars that cater to the two teams playing in the big game:
