Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders Travel Guide: Allegiant Stadium

How to Get There

• Flying In: You will fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). It is located incredibly close to the Las Vegas Strip and just a few miles from Allegiant Stadium, making it one of the shortest and easiest airport commutes in the entire NFL.

• Airport Transit: Do not rent a car. Traffic on the Strip is notoriously heavy, and parking at casinos or the stadium is incredibly expensive. Simply grab an Uber, Lyft, or taxi from the airport to your hotel. There is also a bus running once an hour to the strip for only $2, however the timing is not always ideal and with the distance, rideshare tends to be well-priced.

Where to Stay

Because Allegiant Stadium sits just across I-15 from the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, staying at a casino or hotel on the south end of the Strip gives you an incredibly easy, walkable commute to the gates. While highlights are listed below, there are dozens of great hotels on the strip for all price ranges and giving a variety of options.

Budget Options

• TownePlace Suites By Marriott Las Vegas Stadium District: Located just 0.6 miles from the stadium, this is an excellent, non-casino option if you want to save money and avoid the sensory overload of the Strip. It offers a free hot breakfast and keeps you right within walking distance of the gates.

• Holiday Inn Express Las Vegas - Stadium Area: Situated a mere 0.4 miles from Allegiant Stadium, this is one of the closest budget-friendly hotels you can book. It keeps you right in the heart of the stadium footprint without the massive resort fees typically found at the major casinos.

Higher-End Options

• Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino: This is the absolute premier home base for a Raiders game. Located right on the Strip, it serves as the primary pedestrian gateway to the stadium. It features a massive casino, world-class restaurants, a sprawling sand-beach pool complex, and puts you right at the start of the stadium's pedestrian bridge.

• Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas: Located on the top floors of the Mandalay Bay tower, this five-star luxury hotel offers a quiet, smoke-free oasis. It provides elite, upscale luxury and a highly refined atmosphere while still placing you just 0.6 miles from the stadium gates.

Nearby Activities

• The Las Vegas Strip: You are in the entertainment capital of the world. Spend your weekend exploring the massive casinos, riding the High Roller observation wheel, or catching a world-class residency show.

• The Sphere: Located further up the Strip, this massive, immersive entertainment arena features a towering wrap-around LED screen and is an absolute must-see technological marvel.

Pregame Food and Drink

• The Fan District: MGM Resorts completely takes over the pregame atmosphere. The casinos closest to the stadium—Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur—operate as "The Fan District". You can grab drinks at Centra inside the Luxor or Rhythm & Riffs inside Mandalay Bay before making the walk to the stadium.

• The Legendary Tailgate: Yes, tailgating exists in Vegas! You must visit Lot J outside the stadium. It is the traditional, undisputed home of the "Raider Nation Wrecking Crew". It features custom Raider-themed setups, DJs, and the legendary Lot J Tacos, making it an incredibly welcoming pregame hub.

Getting to the Event

• The Hacienda Bridge Walk: This is the quintessential Allegiant Stadium experience. On game days, Hacienda Avenue is shut down to vehicle traffic and transforms into a massive pedestrian bridge connecting Mandalay Bay directly to the stadium. It takes roughly 15 minutes to walk across, creating an electric atmosphere as thousands of fans make the trek together.

• Rideshare: If you are staying further up the Strip or downtown, there are dedicated rideshare areas, though traffic immediately surrounding the stadium gridlocks heavily near kickoff.

Where to Sit at Allegiant Stadium

• The Black Hole: Sections 121-125 in the South End Zone serve as the notorious "Black Hole". The most vocal, passionate, and intensely costumed die-hard Raiders fans occupy the front rows of these sections. Local Tip: If you are traveling with small children or cheering for the visiting team, you should absolutely avoid this area!

• The VVIP Club Experience: If you want the ultimate luxury experience, look for tickets in the Champions Club (Section C134) on the Raiders sideline or the Credit One Bank Club (Section C112) on the visitor sideline. These 50-yard-line tickets include access to exclusive field-level lounges featuring premium all-you-can-eat buffets and complimentary bars.

• Away Fans: The Raiders do not sell single-game tickets to road games directly, so away fans rely heavily on the secondary market. If you want to sit behind the visiting team's bench, look for tickets on the East sideline. The Modelo Cantina Club (Sections C109-C115) sits perfectly behind the visitor's bench.

• The Budget Seats: Look for tickets in the upper 300 and 400 levels, specifically sideline Sections 321-338. Because Allegiant Stadium is a massive, fully enclosed, climate-controlled dome, you don't have to worry about the brutal desert heat up high. These seats offer excellent, sweeping views of the field for a fraction of the lower-bowl price.