The building and where it sits
Allegiant Stadium opened in 2020 as the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV football. It holds about 65,000, has a translucent roof over a fully enclosed, air-conditioned bowl and a wall of giant doors on the Strip-facing end that open onto a landscaped plaza. The natural-grass field for the Raiders rolls in and out of the building on a tray; on non-football days an artificial surface is used. The building sits just west of Interstate 15 at Hacienda Avenue and Polaris, directly across from Mandalay Bay and Luxor.
Inside, the concourses are wide, the seating is steep enough that upper-deck views are good and the signature features include a huge torch honoring Al Davis in the north end and the Strip-view plaza. It is one of the most expensive stadiums ever built and it looks it.
Stadium tours
On days without events the stadium runs guided tours that take you through the locker rooms, the field level, press areas and premium clubs, and up to the torch. As of 2026 standard tours cost in the range of $30 to $50 per adult, with premium and private options costing more; schedules vary with the event calendar, so check the stadium's official site and book ahead, especially in autumn. Tours last around 75 to 90 minutes and are a good option for a football-mad traveler or a family filling an afternoon.
The Raiders team store, open to the public on the plaza side, is worth a stop even without a tour. Tour bookings are sometimes bundled with hotel packages at Mandalay Bay and Luxor; ask when you book.
What else happens here
Beyond Raiders home games from September to January, the stadium hosts UNLV Rebels home games throughout the college season, the Las Vegas Bowl in December, the Pac-12 and other conference championship games in some years, the biggest touring stadium concerts, international soccer friendlies and tournament matches, monster truck and supercross events and occasional major one-offs. It hosted the Super Bowl in 2024, and the city bids for further marquee events. Check the stadium's official calendar for what falls during your dates.
Stadium concerts are a particular draw: because the building is closed and air-conditioned, summer shows are comfortable, and the venue attracts acts that skip most other markets. See our concert venues guide and the events hub for the big weekends.
Seating bowl and best sections
The bowl has three main tiers: the 100 level, club and suite levels in the middle and the 300 level upper deck. For football, the 100-level sideline sections between the 20-yard lines are the premium seats and priced that way; the 100-level end zones are cheaper and good for atmosphere near the Raiders' fan section. The 300 level is steep, so even the top rows have full-field views; the 300-level sideline at midfield is the best value in the building.
- Concerts: for an end-stage show, the 100-level sideline sections nearest the stage and the lower club level are best. Far end-zone upper seats are a long way from the stage.
- Soccer: the midfield 100 and 300 levels; the pitch fits the bowl well.
- Avoid: the very corners of the 300 level for concerts, and any seat sold as "obstructed" for a stage show.
Getting there without a car
The stadium has almost no public parking, so everyone plans around not driving. The Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge connects it to Mandalay Bay and Luxor in about 15 to 20 minutes on foot; from Excalibur, New York-New York or MGM Grand it is 25 to 40 minutes. Resort shuttles run from MGM Resorts and Caesars properties on event days, paid and bookable through the hotels. Rideshare drop-off is straightforward; pickup afterward means a walk to the designated lot and surge pricing, so most people walk to Mandalay Bay first.
The Deuce bus stops on Las Vegas Boulevard near Hacienda and is cheap but slow on event days. The monorail does not reach the stadium. Our getting around without a car guide and the walking guide have realistic times.
Parking if you insist
Official on-site lots are sold to season-ticket holders and premium buyers well ahead of events. A limited number of nearby private lots sell event parking, as of 2026 typically from around $50 to over $100 for a Raiders game or big concert, and they fill hours before kickoff. Some fans park at a south-Strip resort garage, paying that resort's standard parking fee, and walk over; our Strip parking guide lists what the garages charge. Leaving the lot after the event is slow regardless of where you park.
Rules, bags and practical notes
- Clear-bag policy for all events: one clear bag up to roughly 12 x 6 x 12 inches or a one-gallon zip bag plus a small clutch. No bag check exists.
- Cashless throughout; cards and mobile pay only.
- Mobile tickets only; download to your wallet before you leave the hotel because cell service at the gates is slow.
- Gates open about two hours before football; concert gates vary.
- Temperature: the bowl is cool; carry a light layer.
- Food: local restaurant outposts and standard stadium fare, priced as you would expect.
- Smoking is not permitted inside.
Where to stay and eat nearby
Mandalay Bay, Delano, Luxor and Excalibur are the closest resorts and share the tram to each other; the walk from any of them is manageable. For a pre-event meal, Mandalay Bay's restaurants and sportsbook are the natural stop, Luxor is cheaper and Excalibur is cheaper still. New York-New York and Park MGM are a longer walk but put you at the center of the south Strip for the rest of the trip. See our guide to Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur and the hotels hub. Rates at the south-Strip properties rise on Raiders weekends and stadium-concert nights, so book early.
