If you’re visiting Las Vegas, then one destination that has to be on your list is the Allegiant Stadium. Home of the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team, it sits adjacent to the famous Las Vegas Strip and is conveniently located for both tourists and locals.
The stadium is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled arena with seating for 65,000 people. A global events destination, it regularly hosts world-class entertainers such as Coldplay, Beyoncé, and Shakira, as well as special sporting events such as the Pac-12 Championship Game and Las Vegas Bowl.
Las Vegas Raiders
If you’re a sports fan, or more importantly, a football fan, then a trip to the Allegiant Stadium on game day cannot be beaten. A sellout crowd is guaranteed, and the electric atmosphere is not to be missed.
There are plenty of food outlets to choose from, with every taste and cuisine catered for. For a proper pre-game football experience, why not try out a tailgate party before heading in to the stadium?
The Raiders Store
The official team store of the Las Vegas Raiders is also located at Allegiant Stadium and is a wonderful place to pick up some souvenirs or game day merchandise. The impressive 18,500-square-foot store is located at the north entrance of the stadium.
Stadium Tours
Take in an immersive, behind-the-scenes experience that guides you through exclusive areas such as private suites, the Broadcast Booth, the Ubeo Press Conference Room, and locker rooms. You can even get an up-close look at the Al Davis Memorial Torch and step out onto the field!
Things to do around the stadium
This being Las Vegas, there are many attractions around Allegiant Stadium that are well worth a visit, including:
- The Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden: This free attraction, set over 14,000 square feet, showcases the sights, sounds, scents, and colors of every season.
- Gaming: No visit to Las Vegas is complete without a visit to the famous gaming tables of the Strip for slots, blackjack, roulette, poker, or craps. The Bellagio is renowned as the best place to get in a game of poker, although the standard is high so it’s recommended you try your hand at online poker as a practice run before your visit.
- Shark Reef Aquarium: An aquarium within the Mandalay Bay resort, with more than 2,000 animals on display. Gaze in awe at the friendly creatures from inside the shipwreck, or for the ultimate adventure, dive alongside the sharks!
- High Roller Observation Wheel: The High Roller offers breathtaking views of the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding area. Standing at 550 feet tall, this iconic attraction is the largest observation wheel in the world.
- Fountains of Bellagio: A free, dazzling water show at the Bellagio featuring the most ambitious water feature ever conceived. Set against the backdrop of the Las Vegas sky, each performance is unique.
Where to Stay
If you’re headed to see a Raiders game or a music concert at Allegiant Stadium, there are plenty of choices when it comes to places to stay – both on the Strip and off—including:
- The District at MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
- Luxor Hotel & Casino
- Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
- Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
- Excalibur Hotel & Casino
- W Las Vegas
- Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Las Vegas Stadium Area
- OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas
- Staybridge Suites Las Vegas – Stadium District
- Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas – Stadium Area by IHG
These hotels cater to a wide range of budgets and offer close proximity to the stadium as well as lots of excellent dining and drinking options. It’s worth noting that MGM Resorts also offers the Fan District, a go-to destination for Raiders fans to meet before and after the game. Plus, it’s only a 15-minute walk to the stadium.
Getting To Allegiant Stadium
The stadium is conveniently located less than three miles from Harry Reid International Airport. The stadium offers multiple drop-off and pick-up locations for fans and is also within walking distance from Las Vegas Blvd. via Hacienda Bridge.
Driving
It is recommended to book a parking spot in advance through the SpotHero parking reservations app. To reserve your spot, just visit the Allegiant Stadium SpotHero Parking Page.
Public Transport
The RTC’s Deuce bus runs 24/7 every 15 minutes from multiple stops along Las Vegas Blvd. A 24-hour pass allows visitors to ride the bus to the game, back and anywhere else on the Strip. Passes can be purchased via the RTC app.
Plan Ahead
However you choose to get there, with 65,000 people headed to the stadium, it’s a good idea to plan your trip well in advance and allow yourself plenty of time.
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