The ultimate guide to Las Vegas sports and sports venues
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Allegiant Stadium, often called The Death Star, is the home of the Las Vegas Raiders – Photo courtesy of Kirby Lee / Imagn Images
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Las Vegas sports venues
If you want to attend some of the big sporting events coming up in Las Vegas, here's a guide to where it's all happening. Allegiant Stadium
The Las Vegas Raiders play all home games at Allegiant Stadium – Photo courtesy of Allegiant Stadium
With a capacity of 65,000, Allegiant Stadium's futuristic design and shiny black exterior have earned it the nickname The Death Star. The venue is best known as the home field for the Raiders, but you'll also catch the UNLV Rebels scoring touchdowns during football season. Special events at Allegiant Stadium include the Pac-12 college championship and the Las Vegas Bowl. T-Mobile Arena
The Vegas Golden Knights call T-Mobile Arena home – Photo courtesy of Vegas Golden Knights
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Thomas & Mack Center
The Thomas & Mack Center is a magnet for basketball fans – Photo courtesy of Kevin Lytle / The Coloradoan / USA TODAY NETWORK
If you spy a sea of cowboy hats moseying down the Strip, they might be in town for the National Finals Rodeo. Every December, the 10-day event brings more than 160,000 spectators to the Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV. Tickets to this venue also are sought after by basketball fans who fill the stands to cheer for NBA exhibition games, the NBA Summer League, and Runnin' Rebels college basketball.
Grand Prix Plaza
Grand Prix Plaza is where the Las Vegas Grand Prix begins and ends – Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Grand Prix
Grand Prix Plaza is the start and finish line for the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix. Still, the engines roar past iconic landmarks like Caesars Palace and the Bellagio fountains as drivers turn 17 corners and complete 50 thrilling laps around the 3.8-mile track. The Las Vegas F1 GP is a citywide event with live music, driver appearances, and special packages from resorts, restaurants, and casinos.
Las Vegas Ballpark
Enjoy America's favorite pastime at Las Vegas Ballpark – Photo courtesy of Stephen R. Sylvanie / Imagn Images
Located a few miles away in downtown Summerlin, Las Vegas Ballpark is home to the minor league baseball team, the Las Vegas Aviators. The 10,000-person stadium is a family favorite, with tickets and concessions sold for a fraction of what they go for at major Las Vegas sports events. If that weren't enough, baseball fans have another reason to celebrate: The Athletics are building a new ballpark and plan to relocate the franchise to Las Vegas in 2028. Michelob Ultra Arena
UFC and boxing are big draws at the Michelob Ultra Arena when the Aces aren't playing – Photo courtesy of Joe Camporeale / Imagn Images
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino is home to Michelob Ultra Arena, lovingly called 'The House' by fans of one of the WNBA's original franchises, the Las Vegas Aces. When the Aces aren't pressing the court, other ticketed events at the 12,000-seat arena have included professional lacrosse, Esports, and combat sports like boxing and UFC. The best sportsbooks in Las Vegas
TVs line the swank sportsbook at The Cosmopolitan – Photo courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
If you've got a hunch about your favorite team, you don't have to go far to place a bet in Las Vegas. Sportsbooks within casinos are dedicated areas that resemble traditional sports bars but with much bigger screens and the ability to participate in legal gambling. On a given day, you can place a bet on anything from horse races to the Olympics.
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BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge
This top sportsbook inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is mere steps away from the excitement of the Strip. The BetMGM Sportsbook & Lounge features comfy leather couches where you can order food and drinks while you watch the game.
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Circa Resort & Casino
Known as the largest sportsbook in town, you'll find three stories of seats and screens at Circa Resort & Casino on Fremont Street. It's a popular spot, so you'll want to score reservations for big sporting events. Stadium Swim features massive screens around the pool so you can catch all the action sitting in your lounger.
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The Tavern at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Walking into The Tavern at Fontainebleau Las Vegas feels more like a sports-themed bar and restaurant than a sportsbook. While you can eat and watch a game at tables and the bar, a more traditional sportsbook experience is inside, where movie-style recliners face a wall of screens.
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Wynn Race & Sports Book
Everything about Wynn Las Vegas is high-end, including the Race & Sports Book, which features an almost 1,600-square-foot wraparound LED video screen centering the room. For the highest of rollers, check out the reservation-only VIP section with couches and dedicated tableside servers.
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