Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes on Manny Pacquiao Saturday May 2nd in Las Vegas.
It is the biggest fight of the year and, since you want to watch, here is a guide of where to go in Palm Springs and The Coachella Valley.
(note: I will be updating this list with more options as they come in throughout the week, if you happen to know of one that I missed –tweet me, drop me an email, or just comment below)
The broadcast begins at 6pm with Floyd and Manny expected to hit the ring sometime around 10pm.
Tilted Kilt
Watch the fight on one of 46 flat screen TV’s at The Tilted Kilt in Palm Desert. Tickets are $20 at the door and $50 per person if you want to reserve a seat in advance.
Tilted Kilt, 72191 Highway 111, Palm Desert, (760) 773-5458
Spotlight 29
While watching the fight at home will cost you almost a hundred bucks, watching at Spotlight 29 won’t cost you a thing. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis (so you might wanna get there early) and you have to be 21 or over to go.
Spotlight 29 Casino, 46200 Harrison Pl, Coachella, (760) 775-5566
Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs will be airing the fight on TVs throughout the casino for free. Get there early to watch and bet on another huge sporting event: The Kentucky Derby (2:30pm).
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs Dr, Indio, (760) 342-5000
Tacos & Tequila
Tacos & Tequila (T&T), located inside Morongo Casino, Resort and Spa, is holding a viewing party with food & drinks specials and souvenirs starting at 5:30pm. Admission is $95 per person and includes food, a fight-themed T-shirt and lanyard. Drink specials include Tecate and Tecate Light, priced at $4.
Moronogo Casino, Resort, and Spa, 49500 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, (951) 849-3080
Beer Hunter
$20 gets you in the door for the fight. Maybe start your quest for The Hall of Foam while you are there.
Beer Hunter, 78483 California 111, La Quinta, CA, (760) 564-7442
Village Pub
The Palm Springs bar is offering a few options: For $20 you get in, $30 gets you a reserved seat, $100 gets you a table for 3, “$300 gets you a VIP Booth” (Includes Bottle Service of Selected Menu), and $500 gets you a “Top Shelf VIP Booth” (Includes Bottle Service for Any Item they carry).
The Village Pub, 266 S Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, (760) 323-3265
Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa
The Rancho Mirage Casino will be showing the fight for free on Saturday night beginning at 6pm.
Agua Caliente Resort & Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, (760) 321-2000
