The College Football Playoff National Championship weekend provides what organizers call "a comprehensive festival of fan-friendly events and activities."
The activities take place throughout downtown New Orleans and along the riverfront.
Media Day is Saturday. It allows fans to see all of the players and coaches from both teams and listen in on the interviews with special radios. It starts at 8:30am with the Clemson Tigers. LSU arrives at 10am in the Xavier University of Louisiana Convocation Center
Playoff Fan Central lets fans have fun, get free stuff and meet some celebrity guests in the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
The Allstate Championship Tailgate Plaza is at Jax Brewery Lot/Woldenberg Park.
Prior to kickoff on Monday the stage in Woldenberg Park will be transformed into the Capital One Stage at Allstate Championship Tailgate Plaza. Tim McGraw, one of the best-selling artists in music history, will perform along with award-winning alt-rock band, Judah & the Lion. Gates will open at Noon CT.
AT&T Playoff Playlist Live! is at Woldenberg Park on the New Orleans riverfront
Officials say performances include two-time Grammy Winner H.E.R., rap icon Nas and multi-platinum Sony recording artist, MAX. The music continues Sunday, with chart-topping superstar Meghan Trainor, British Indie Pop favorites Bastille and Rolling Stone "must see act," Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.
The Extra Yard 5K takes place Sunday at 8:00am in Lafayette Square.
Eckrich's Taste of the Championship presented by Thrillist is Sunday night from 7:00am - 10:00pm at Mardi Gras World