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There is no building quite like it on the Strip: Allegiant Stadium, the sleek black glass dome that opened in 2020 as the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV Rebels football, rising out of the desert at the south end of Las Vegas Boulevard. Designed by MANICA Architecture and built at a cost among the highest of any NFL stadium, it is one of the only buildings in the league you can walk to from a casino resort — and today its calendar runs from Raiders Sundays to UNLV games, boxing, and a growing slate of concerts.
This guide is in two halves. First, the venue itself: what makes the building special, how seating works, how to get there, and what to know before you go. Then, the trip around the event: where to stay, what else to do in Las Vegas, and where to find every Raiders game and event currently on sale at Allegiant Stadium.
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Part 1: Inside Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium opened in August 2020, replacing Sam Boyd Stadium as the home of Raiders and UNLV football after the franchise’s relocation from Oakland. Designed by MANICA Architecture — the firm behind several of the NFL’s newest stadiums — it was built as one of the most expensive sports venues ever constructed, a deliberate statement for a franchise moving into a brand-new market. The building’s matte-black exterior and torch feature at the north end are a direct nod to longtime Raiders owner Al Davis and the team’s “Silver and Black” identity.
The defining feature is the roof: a translucent ETFE membrane that floods the bowl with natural desert light while keeping triple-digit summer heat out, so the stadium feels open-air even when fully enclosed. Because grass doesn’t grow well indoors in the desert, the field itself sits on a massive retractable tray that rolls outside on rails between games to get real sunlight, then rolls back in for kickoff — one of only a handful of stadiums in the world built this way.
Beyond every Raiders home game, Allegiant Stadium hosts UNLV Rebels football, major boxing cards, and a growing calendar of stadium-scale concerts drawn by Las Vegas’s year-round tourism base. It has also hosted the Pac-12 Football Championship and is a regular host for high-profile one-off sporting and entertainment events that want a room built for the Strip.
Inside, the concourses lean into local Las Vegas flavor rather than generic stadium fare, with concessions from several well-known valley restaurants. It’s worth arriving early enough to walk the concourse and take in the building itself before kickoff.
Allegiant Stadium Seating Explained
The bowl’s steep, tight design keeps every seat relatively close to the field for a stadium this size, and the layout stays largely consistent between Raiders games, UNLV games and most concerts, since the field itself is the stage or the pitch either way. Always check the specific seat map for your event before you buy.
Football layout shown. Concert layouts and section availability change by event, so always check your event’s seat map.
Lower Level & Club
The innermost ring, wrapping the entire bowl and closest to the field. Club sections at midfield on each sideline add padded seating and lounge access, and the Field Club near the corner is the most premium seating in the building.
200 Level
A continuous middle tier wrapping the full bowl — high enough to see plays develop and the whole field, and still close enough to feel the crowd. A strong balance of view and price.
Upper Level (300s & 400s)
The top deck, with sideline sections in the 300s and corner/end-zone sections in the 400s. The most affordable way in, and thanks to the bowl’s steep rake, still keeps the whole field clearly in view.
End Zone & “Black Hole”
The end-zone sections behind the Raiders’ bench are where the team’s loudest, rowdiest fans gather on game day, known across the league as the “Black Hole” — expect face paint, costumes and noise.
Getting to Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium sits directly across I-15 from Mandalay Bay, at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip — about a 10-15 minute drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), one of the shortest airport-to-stadium runs in the NFL. There’s no direct transit line to the stadium itself, so most visitors arrive on foot from a Strip hotel, by rideshare, or by driving in.
Walking from the Strip
On game days, the Hacienda Bridge closes to vehicle traffic and becomes a pedestrian walkway linking Mandalay Bay directly to the stadium — a flat, easy 10-15 minute walk, and the single most popular way in for anyone staying on the Strip.
Driving & parking
On-site parking is limited and expensive, so most visitors instead book ahead at a nearby resort garage — Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur are the closest options. Expect a security check before you enter any lot.
Bus & rideshare
The RTC’s Game Day Express runs from Park & Ride lots around the valley for those driving in from further out. Rideshare pickup and drop-off zones are on the stadium’s west side — expect surge pricing and real delays getting out after the final whistle.
Flying in
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is roughly a 10-15 minute drive from the stadium depending on traffic, making this one of the easiest airport commutes of any NFL venue.
Know Before You Go
- Check the bag policy. Only clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 12″ x 6″ x 12″ are allowed. Backpacks, non-clear totes and large bags are not — leave them at the hotel.
- Arrive early. Security lines build fast on game days, and the Hacienda Bridge gets busy right before kickoff.
- Book your hotel early. Vegas fills up fast on NFL Sundays, especially around a big-name opponent — don’t leave accommodation to the last minute.
- Book tickets before flights. The event date drives everything else, so lock in your game or show first, then build travel around it.
- Kickoff times can change. NFL start times are sometimes moved, so hold off on non-refundable bookings until your game’s time is confirmed.
- Plan your exit. Rideshare demand spikes hard right after the final whistle — walking out toward the Strip is often faster than waiting for a car.
Part 2: Building a Trip Around the Event
Whether you’re here for a Raiders game, a UNLV matchup or a Strip-adjacent concert, Las Vegas rewards an extra day or two built around the event. Here’s how to sort the rest of the trip.
Where to Stay Near Allegiant Stadium
Because Allegiant Stadium sits right at the south end of the Strip, where you stay changes your whole game-day experience. Mandalay Bay and Delano are directly connected to the stadium by the Hacienda Bridge — as close as it gets, with no rideshare or parking hassle at all. A little further along the same route, Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand and New York-New York are a 15-25 minute walk, with more hotel variety and generally better rates.
If you want a quieter, five-star base on the south Strip, the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas sits inside the Mandalay Bay complex on the same walking route to the stadium. For more of the Strip’s shows and nightlife, the Center/North Strip is further out (20-30 minutes by rideshare) but puts you closer to the rest of your Vegas trip.
Use the map below to compare rates around the Strip and south Las Vegas for your dates:
Things to Do in Las Vegas
Allegiant Stadium’s Strip-adjacent location means you’re never more than a short walk or rideshare from a full Las Vegas trip. Catch a residency or production show, ride the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ, walk the Fountains of Bellagio at night, or take a day trip out to Red Rock Canyon or the Hoover Dam.
If your trip is built around the stadium itself, note that Allegiant Stadium offers guided stadium tours on select non-event days, covering the concourses and premium spaces — check the stadium’s official tours page for current dates and to book, since access can be restricted around the event calendar.
Book a Strip attraction, a day trip, or a sightseeing tour. Check live availability below.
Games & Events at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium’s calendar mixes Las Vegas Raiders home games, UNLV football, and one-off events. See everything currently on sale, with ticket links for each.
Frequently Asked Questions
By Ben Farr