When you Follow The Captain, game day goes on Cruz Control—and always brings the spice.
Captain Morgan sent the 2023 NFL season off with signature spice, teaming up with New York Giants legend Victor Cruz for a gigantic bar crawl event all around Manhattan. It all culminated with an epic Battle of the Captains, with fans showing out for Big Blue and Jets Nation and a New York rivalry for the ages.
All season long, Captain Morgan has encouraged football fans to find clues and Follow the Captain in an IRL scavenger hunt for a treasure trove of prizes. Clues have popped up everywhere from your favorite pub to your local stadium to your TV set, and fans who were quick enough to snap the QR codes and go to FollowTheCaptain.com unlocked amazing swag and experiences—like this ultimate game day mobile watch party hosted by Super Bowl XLVI champion Victor Cruz.
As NFL teams battled it out during Week 15, Cruz took lucky fans 21+ on a tour of some of the best sports bars in New York, including T-Squared, Blue Haven South, and Rocco’s. Fans snapped selfies with Cruz and grabbed autographs while sipping on signature Captain Morgan cocktails like Captain espresso martinis and taking in another exciting week of NFL football at every stop.
Things really got spicy once the bar crawl reached Rocco’s, for a Battle of the Captains and a showoff between two signature Captain Morgan cocktails: The Giant’s Juice for fans in blue, and the Jets & Ginger for those repping their in-stadium rivals. No matter your team, fans enjoyed food, giveaway swag, and an exclusive meet-and-greet with Cruz – who knows the game and brings the spice to everything he does.
As the official sponsor of the NFL Fan of the Year contest, Captain Morgan has spent this season celebrating extraordinary football fans who bring their original spice to fandom. Captain Morgan and the NFL have found amazing fans for each and every NFL team and rewarded them with once-in-a-lifetime adventures: like 2022 Dallas Cowboys FOTY nominee James Wright going on a Texas-sized bar crawl with former Cowboys star Darren Woodson; and 2023 LA Chargers FOTY nominee Guillermo Sandoval watching his favorite squad from the Captain’s Section at SoFi Stadium alongside Chargers legend Antonio Gates.
Captain Morgan has been throwing down events all season long, but the best is yet to come! Don’t miss out on Following the Captain to Las Vegas for Super Bowl LVIII. Tune in to NFL Honors on Thursday, February 8th to see which NFL superfan is named the Ultimate NFL Fan of the Year.
And taking place on Saturday, February 10th, SI The Party presented by Captain Morgan returns to Big Game Weekend, continuing to solidify itself as one of the most coveted tickets outside of the game itself. SI the Party presented by Captain Morgan will bring fans an unforgettable night, featuring musical performances from A-list talent, VIP hospitality, partner activations and more! Together with SI the Party, Captain Morgan will host all 32 NFL Fan of the Year nominees for a one-of-a-kind VIP experience to cap off an epic season. For more information about SI The Party presented by Captain Morgan or to purchase tickets or tables visit SITheParty.com.
There’s still time for fans to Follow The Captain before the season ends, so head to FollowTheCaptain.com and follow @CaptainMorganUSA on Instagram and @CaptainMorganUS on X for a chance to be entered into a raffle with some seriously spicy prizes.
