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Las Vegas Sports: The Complete Guide
I’ve lived here since I was five and watched this valley go from zero major league teams to a full lineup. Here’s where to catch the Raiders, Golden Knights, and Aces, plus what’s coming next.
It wasn’t that long ago that Las Vegas had zero major professional sports teams. Now this valley hosts an NFL team, an NHL team that’s already won a championship, a three-time WNBA champion, and an MLB franchise building its future home on the Strip right now.
This guide covers every venue, which team plays where, and the smartest way to actually get into a game or a stadium tour, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just want to see what all the fuss is about.
Every major team and where they play
Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium is the anchor of Las Vegas football, home to the Raiders since their 2020 move from Oakland, and also the home field for UNLV football. The dome keeps games comfortable regardless of the desert heat, and the stadium regularly hosts concerts and other major events outside of football season.
A guided stadium tour is one of the easiest ways to see the building even if you’re not catching a game, and it’s a good pick for a group that wants something active during the day before a night out on the Strip.
Allegiant Stadium Tours
A guided walk through the Raiders’ home, including the field level and behind-the-scenes areas not open on game day.
Las Vegas Raiders Football Game at Allegiant Stadium
A ticket package to see the Raiders play at home, an easy way to lock in a seat without hunting the resale market yourself.
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The rest of the lineup
The next big thing: baseball on the Strip
Right now
- TeamThe Athletics, playing home games in Sacramento
- Local baseballThe Aviators, the A’s own Triple-A affiliate, play year-round at Las Vegas Ballpark
- ConstructionSteel and roof work underway at the former Tropicana site
2028 and beyond
- CapacityA 33,000-seat domed stadium, one of the smallest in MLB
- LocationDirectly on the Las Vegas Strip
- BudgetA $2 billion project, on schedule as of this update
Hockey fan
The Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena are the most consistently winning team in town, with a Stanley Cup already in the trophy case.
Football fan
Catch the Raiders or UNLV at Allegiant Stadium, or take the stadium tour if game tickets don’t line up with your trip.
Basketball fan
The Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena have won three WNBA titles since 2022, one of the best runs in the league right now.
How to actually get into a game
Four things worth knowing before you buy.
Book ahead for the Raiders and Golden Knights
Both are consistent sellouts. If a specific game matters to your trip, buy tickets well before you land.
Aces games are an easier ticket
Michelob ULTRA Arena is smaller and WNBA demand, while growing fast, still leaves more options than NFL or NHL games.
Aviators games are the budget-friendly option
Triple-A baseball at Las Vegas Ballpark is affordable, family-friendly, and a good preview of what the A’s will bring in 2028.
Can’t get tickets? Take a tour instead
Allegiant Stadium tours run regularly and let you see the building even outside of game days.
I’ve watched this valley go from a city with zero major league teams to one with a Stanley Cup, three WNBA titles, and a ballpark going up on the Strip. It happened fast, and it’s still happening.
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Lori Ballen
REALTOR® with Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas, leading The Ballen Group. A lifelong Las Vegan sharing the best of the valley.
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