MGM Grand Garden Arena
The legacy 17,000-seat MGM Grand arena — boxing's Vegas home for decades and a major concert venue inside the resort.
Capacity
17,000
Opened
1993
Operator
MGM Resorts
Sources: Capacity from Wikipedia — MGM Grand Garden Arena. Opening year from Wikipedia — MGM Grand Garden Arena. Re-verified 2026-04-09. We don't publish specific tour dates here because they change too frequently — see the official ticketing link below for current bookings.
What MGM Grand Garden Arena Is Known For
MGM Grand Garden Arena opened in 1993 as part of the MGM Grand and quickly became the most important boxing venue in Las Vegas. It has hosted some of the largest fights in boxing history including multiple Mike Tyson, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao championship bouts. The 17,000-capacity arena also hosts major concerts and award shows. Its location inside the MGM Grand resort makes it one of the most convenient Vegas event venues for hotel-based travelers.
What it programs
Major boxing championship fights, touring concerts, award shows, and special events. Less frequent programming than T-Mobile Arena but historically the most important boxing venue on the Strip.
Planning a Trip Around MGM Grand Garden Arena
Who this venue works for and the practical details that affect how you plan.
Best for
- +Boxing fans (the historic Vegas fight venue)
- +MGM Grand guests
- +South-Strip-based travelers
- +Concert fans of acts that prefer the more traditional arena format
Practical considerations
- •Located inside MGM Grand — no rideshare needed if you're a hotel guest
- •South-Strip location — walking distance to NYNY, Excalibur via the pedestrian crossings
- •Boxing fights attract heavy demand for MGM Grand and nearby hotels — book early
- •MGM Grand is large — give yourself time to find the arena entrance
Resident hotel
MGM Grand — staying here means zero transportation to the venue.
One of the largest hotels in the world — and the south-Strip anchor for sports, conventions, and big-name nightlife.
Notable Acts
Historical and current acts that have played MGM Grand Garden Arena. We frame these evergreen — for current bookings, use the official ticketing link below.
Multiple Mike Tyson championship fights
Floyd Mayweather championship fights
Manny Pacquiao championship fights
Canelo Álvarez
Major touring concerts (varied by year)
Billboard Music Awards (historical)
Multiple championship boxing events that defined Vegas as the boxing capital
Where to Buy Tickets
MGM Grand Garden Arena tickets are sold via MGM Resorts ticketing, AXS, and Ticketmaster. The venue's calendar is less dense than T-Mobile Arena's — verify current bookings.
Opens the venue's official ticketing source in a new tab. We don't publish specific tour dates because they change too frequently to verify reliably.
Frequently Asked Questions
What people search when researching MGM Grand Garden Arena.
What is the capacity of MGM Grand Garden Arena?
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MGM Grand Garden Arena has a capacity of 17,000. Source: Wikipedia — MGM Grand Garden Arena.
When did MGM Grand Garden Arena open?
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MGM Grand Garden Arena opened in 1993. Source: Wikipedia — MGM Grand Garden Arena.
Who has performed at MGM Grand Garden Arena?
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MGM Grand Garden Arena has hosted: Multiple Mike Tyson championship fights; Floyd Mayweather championship fights; Manny Pacquiao championship fights; Canelo Álvarez; Major touring concerts (varied by year); Billboard Music Awards (historical). And 1 more notable acts. For current bookings, see the venue's official ticketing page.
How do I buy tickets to MGM Grand Garden Arena?
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MGM Grand Garden Arena tickets are sold via MGM Resorts ticketing, AXS, and Ticketmaster. The venue's calendar is less dense than T-Mobile Arena's — verify current bookings.
What hotel is closest to MGM Grand Garden Arena?
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MGM Grand Garden Arena is at or attached to MGM Grand — staying there means you don't need transportation to the venue. Other walkable nearby hotels depend on the venue's location on the Strip.