Why a Knights game belongs on a Las Vegas itinerary
The Golden Knights arrived in 2017 as the city's first major-league team, reached the Stanley Cup Final in their first season and won the Cup in 2023, and the fan base that grew around them is loud, local and theatrical in a way only Las Vegas could produce. The pregame show involves a knight, a castle, a drum line and lighting effects that would not be out of place in a Cirque production, and the building roars for the anthem in a way visiting fans talk about for years.
The regular season runs from October through mid-April, with playoffs into May or June when the team qualifies. Home games are typically 7pm starts, with occasional weekend matinees. Because the arena is on the Strip, a game slots easily into an evening: dinner nearby, puck drop at seven, out by ten and still time for a bar or a late show. Check the team's official schedule for this season's home dates.
T-Mobile Arena and Toshiba Plaza
T-Mobile Arena holds around 17,500 for hockey and sits behind New York-New York and Park MGM, reached by a pedestrian promenade called The Park that runs from Las Vegas Boulevard. At the arena end of the promenade is Toshiba Plaza, an outdoor space with a stage and big screens where the team runs pregame entertainment, food trucks and merchandise on game nights.
Arrive 60 to 90 minutes before puck drop on a weekend to catch the plaza scene; it is free, open to anyone and the best place to soak up the atmosphere even without a ticket. The Park itself is lined with bars and restaurants, so the whole strip from the Boulevard to the arena doors becomes a pregame street party. For big rivalry games and playoffs, the plaza fills early and the team sometimes stages outdoor watch parties on the screens.
Tickets and realistic prices
Knights games sell well but are not the ticket-market nightmare Raiders games are. As of 2026, upper-level seats for a midweek game against a non-rival can be found from well under $100 on resale, lower-bowl seats generally run from the low hundreds up, and glass seats and club sections go much higher. Weekend games, Original Six visitors, California rivals and any playoff game push prices sharply upward; check the official team site and its ticketing partner for current face-value availability.
- Buy from the team first: single-game tickets are released in stages before and during the season; face value beats resale for popular dates.
- Resale timing: midweek games often drop on the day of the game as season-ticket holders release seats.
- Where to sit: for hockey the lower bowl between the blue lines is best, but the first few rows of the upper level at center ice are excellent value. Avoid the very last rows of the corners.
Getting to the arena
This is the easiest big venue in Las Vegas to reach. From anywhere on the center or south Strip it is a walk: about 10 minutes from New York-New York, Park MGM or the Aria tram station, 15 to 20 from MGM Grand, Cosmopolitan or Planet Hollywood, and 25 to 30 from Bellagio or Caesars Palace. The free Aria Express tram from Bellagio drops you at Park MGM, a five-minute walk from the doors.
If you must drive, the Park MGM and New York-New York garages are closest and charge event parking rates on game nights; the arena has no big lot of its own. Rideshare drop-off is on Frank Sinatra Drive behind the arena and works well before a game; after, expect surge pricing and a crowd, so walking to a nearby resort and ordering from there is faster. See our rideshare guide.
Where to eat before and after
The Park promenade is built for exactly this. Along it you will find Beerhaus for casual drinks and sausages, Sake Rok for sushi and a party atmosphere, Bruxie for chicken and waffles and a couple of quick-service options; all are packed 90 minutes before a game so arrive early or eat inside a resort. Inside New York-New York, the Nine Fine Irishmen pub and the food-hall style options are quick; Park MGM has Eataly a short walk away, which is the best fast pre-game option for quality food, and Bavette's Steakhouse if you want a proper dinner.
After the game, the bars of The Park and New York-New York are the natural landing spots, and the Cosmopolitan across the street stays lively late. For more choices, see our happy hours guide and best steakhouses.
Where to stay for a game
New York-New York and Park MGM are effectively attached to the arena and are the easiest choice; Park MGM is also one of the few Strip resorts that is completely smoke-free. Aria and Vdara are a tram ride away, MGM Grand and Cosmopolitan a comfortable walk. Excalibur and Luxor are cheaper and still walkable in 15 to 25 minutes. Room rates do not move much for ordinary home games, but playoff weeks and games against California teams push rates up on the surrounding properties.
For a broader look at this stretch of the Strip see the center Strip and our where to stay guide.
Insider tips for game night
- The arena is cashless and mobile-ticket only. Load your tickets into your phone wallet before you walk over.
- Bag policy is strict: small bags only, nothing larger than roughly a clutch, and no backpacks. Leave the day bag at the hotel.
- Stay in your seat for the pregame show and the anthem; it is the best part for first-timers.
- The team store on the plaza sells out of popular items on rivalry nights; buy before the game.
- Playoff games are a different animal: prices double or triple and the plaza fills two hours early. If you happen to be in town, watching from a nearby sportsbook with the Knights crowd is nearly as good and much cheaper.
- Kids are welcome and the crowd is family-friendly, unlike some Strip venues; see Las Vegas with kids.
