Major Vegas Sports & Events
🏈 NFL - Las Vegas Raiders
- • Venue: Allegiant Stadium (state-of-the-art, 65,000 capacity)
- • Season: September - January (8 regular season home games)
- • Tickets: $150-$500+ (varies by opponent & seat location)
- • Experience: Tailgating, stadium tours, world-class facilities
🏒 NHL - Vegas Golden Knights
- • Venue: T-Mobile Arena (17,500 capacity, on the Strip!)
- • Season: October - April (41 regular season home games)
- • Tickets: $50-$300+ (best value in professional sports)
- • Experience: Pre-game Fortress party, incredible fan atmosphere
🏎️ Formula 1 - Las Vegas Grand Prix
- • Event: Annual F1 race on the Strip (November)
- • Tickets: $500-$10,000+ (3-day passes, grandstand to suites)
- • Experience: Night race through iconic Vegas locations
- • Tip: Book hotel 6-12 months early, prices surge during race weekend
🥊 Boxing & UFC
- • Venues: T-Mobile Arena, MGM Grand Garden, Allegiant Stadium
- • Frequency: 4-6 major fights per year
- • Tickets: $150-$5,000+ (depends on fighters & card)
- • Events: UFC PPVs, championship boxing, Canelo fights
🏀 March Madness & NCAA
- • Events: NCAA Tournament games, Pac-12 Tournament, conference finals
- • Venues: T-Mobile Arena, Thomas & Mack Center
- • Season: November - March (peak in March)
- • Experience: Multiple games in one day, sports betting mayhem
⚾ Other Major Events
- • Las Vegas Aces (WNBA): May-Sept at Michelob ULTRA Arena
- • Super Bowl: Hosted in 2024, future rotations likely
- • NASCAR: Las Vegas Motor Speedway (March & October)
- • College football: Las Vegas Bowl (December), Pac-12 title game
Sample Raiders Game Weekend Itinerary
Friday: Arrival & Pre-Game Hype
2:00 PM
Check into hotel
Near stadium: Luxor, Mandalay Bay, or mid-Strip for central access
4:00 PM
Hit the sportsbook
Place bets for Sunday's game, grab team gear
6:00 PM
Dinner at sports bar or steakhouse
Lagasse's Stadium, PT's Tavern, or STK
9:00 PM
Watch other NFL games at massive sportsbook
Westgate SuperBook, Circa Sports, or Caesars sportsbook
Saturday: Full Vegas Experience
10:00 AM
Breakfast & college football
Watch games at sportsbook with breakfast special
12:00 PM
Pool time or golf
Relax at pool or hit links at Bali Hai, Las Vegas National
5:00 PM
Group dinner
Steakhouse (Craftsteak, Oscar's, SW) or buffet
8:00 PM
Night out or show
Fremont Street, nightclub, or catch a Cirque show
🏈 Sunday: GAME DAY!
11:00 AM
Pre-game brunch & tailgate prep
Get team gear on, fuel up before the game
1:00 PM
Arrive at Allegiant Stadium area
Tailgate at parking lots or nearby bars (3-hour+ before kickoff)
4:00 PM
Enter stadium, experience Allegiant
Explore the venue, grab food/drinks, find your seats
4:25 PM
🏈 KICKOFF - Raiders Game!
3+ hours of football in one of the NFL's best stadiums
8:00 PM
Post-game celebration (if they won!) or consolation
Hit Strip bars, watch Sunday Night Football, collect winnings
Monday: Recovery & Departure
10:00 AM
Late checkout, recovery breakfast
Greasy diner food or hair of the dog
12:00 PM
Head home with memories
Already planning next trip
Vegas Sports Betting Guide
Top Sportsbooks
- • Circa Sports (Downtown): Largest sportsbook, 78M screen, Stadium Swim
- • Westgate SuperBook: Historic, massive betting boards, 350 seats
- • Caesars Sportsbook: Center Strip, great atmosphere, full bar
- • Wynn/Encore: Luxury betting experience, golf course views
Betting Tips
- • Set a budget before you arrive ($100-500 is typical)
- • Shop lines between sportsbooks (0.5 point can matter!)
- • Parlay cards for fun, straight bets for value
- • Join sportsbook loyalty programs for free bets & perks
Best Sports Bars
- • Lagasse's Stadium: 100+ screens, stadium seating, great food
- • PT's Tavern: Multiple locations, local favorite, good deals
- • Blondies: Planet Hollywood, huge screens, party vibe
- • Cabo Wabo Cantina: Multiple games, tequila bar, tacos
Event Ticket Tips
- • Buy from official sources first (team websites, Ticketmaster)
- • Secondary market: StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats
- • Prices drop closer to game time (risky strategy)
- • Season ticket holders sell extras - check team Reddit/forums
Sample Sports Trip Budget (3 Nights)
Hotel (mid-tier, 3 nights)$300 - $600
Game tickets
$150 - $500Food & drinks (game day + 3 days)$250 - $500
Sports betting budget$100 - $500
Transportation (Ubers, shuttles)$100 - $200
Entertainment & nightlife$150 - $400
Miscellaneous (souvenirs, snacks)$50 - $150
Total Per Person$1,100 - $2,850
F1 and major boxing/UFC events can be 2-3x higher due to ticket prices