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Week 15, Sun, Dec 20, 1:25 PM local

Denver Broncosat Las Vegas Raiders

Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas. Fly into LAS.

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Kickoff slot

Early

Lots open before breakfast.

Lots open

9:00 AM

Local time on game day.

Where to stay

Near the stadium

Tailgate from 9:00 AM, then the game.

The matchup

Form, ESPN's model and the stat leaders
Form

The Broncos are 2-1 after 3 games, 3rd in the AFC West.

They have won 2 in a row.

They are 0-1 on the road.

The Raiders are 3-0 after 3 games, 2nd in the AFC West.

They have won 3 in a row.

They are 1-0 at home.

What we know about Allegiant Stadium

Where visiting fans stay

Checked at the source
  • South Strip, Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur. 15 min. Walk via the Hacienda pedestrian bridge, 0. Bridge is 3 miles, walk is under a mile. This is the only NFL stadium with a casino corridor as the near-ground option. Hacienda Avenue closes to cars on game day between Mandalay Bay and Luxor. It becomes a walking bridge over Interstate 15 to the stadium gate. Follow the Stadium Walk signs inside Mandalay Bay or Luxor. This is the best carless walk-up in the group after Seattle.
  • Mid Strip, MGM Grand, New York-New York, Tropicana corridor. Walk via elevated resort walkways to Hacienda Avenue, then the pedestrian bridge; or Monorail to MGM Grand. Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur connect by elevated walkways and malls. You can reach the Hacienda bridge mostly indoors. MGM Grand is the closest monorail stop to the bridge. This end has more hotels and restaurants than the south end.
  • Off-Strip budget hotels immediately south of the stadium. Walk. Vacation Inn Express Las Vegas South and Fairfield Inn & Suites Vegas South sit about 0.4 miles from the stadium. That is closer than Mandalay Bay. But there are no bars or restaurants nearby. Pick these only if price matters most.

Around the stadium

Checked at the source
South Strip resort corridor: Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur. There is no bar or restaurant strip at the stadium itself. The stadium sits in its own parking lots west of I-15. The action is across the freeway at the Strip resorts, reached by the game-day Hacienda bridge. That bridge turns a highway-isolated site into a walk-up stadium. Mandalay Bay is about 0.5 miles away.

Getting in from the airport

From a specialist guide
LAS Harry Reid International. Take a taxi or rideshare to the south Strip. No rail link.

Getting to the stadium

Checked at the source
Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge from the Strip. The bridge lands at the stadium gate. Follow Stadium Walk signs inside Mandalay Bay or Luxor. Car-free path on game days. RTC Game Day Express. RTC Deuce on the Strip. Get off near Luxor. Cross on the Hacienda bridge.

Tailgating

Checked at the source
Tailgating needs a car. About 6,000 spaces sit in onsite Lots A, B, C, E, F, G, H and J, plus offsite Lots S, V, W, X and the Dewey Lot. Each space needs a vehicle and a paid parking pass. Staff assign you the next open space; you cannot pick your own. Fans walking in over the Hacienda bridge cannot tailgate. Tailgating ends once the game starts.

Getting in

Checked at the source
  • Bag policy: You can bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag up to 12x6x12 inches, plus a small clutch or wallet up to 4.5x6.5x2 inches. Diaper bags are banned, listed with coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, seat cushions, and luggage. The only exception is necessary medical items, subject to inspection. Bag check is at three spots, $20 per bag, cash not accepted. It opens when gates open and closes one hour after the event ends.
  • Re-entry: Allegiant Stadium does not allow re-entry. The A-Z guide states this with no exception for medical or emergency situations.
  • Prohibited items: Banned items include strollers, diaper bags, umbrellas longer than 12 inches when closed, seat cushions, camera lenses 6 inches or longer when extended, video cameras, selfie sticks, coolers, and outside food or drink. Free water stations sit outside the stadium.

Touring the stadium

Checked at the source
Tours are not available on game days. Allegiant Stadium states this directly. Do not plan a tour for game day. Countdown to Kickoff Tours run the day before Raiders home games, usually a Saturday. 2025 dates were Sep 12, Oct 17, Oct 24, Nov 14, Dec 19 and Dec 26. Tickets go on sale about 12 weeks ahead on Ticketmaster. Price is not posted for this tour; the standard guided tour costs $65.99. For group and private tours call 702-476-1274 or email [email protected].

After the final whistle

From a specialist guide
No official time is posted for getting out. The RTC Game Day Express leaves about 30 minutes after the game ends. The Hacienda bridge stays car-free, so walking back to Mandalay Bay or Luxor beats traffic. It is usually the fastest way out. Rideshare pickup at Lot N on Dean Martin Drive sits on the far side of the stadium from the Strip.

One thing to avoid

From a specialist guide
Do not book a north Strip hotel like Wynn, Encore, Circus Circus, or Downtown/Fremont Street expecting to walk. The walkway chain ends before there, and you will need the Deuce bus or a rideshare in Sunday traffic. Also skip a rental car. The pedestrian bridge is car-free, tailgating needs a paid parking pass tied to a vehicle, and the resorts charge for parking anyway.

Bars near the stadium

Checked at the source

  • Raiders Tavern & Grill

    M Resort Spa Casino, 12300 S Las Vegas Blvd, Henderson, NV 89044

    This restaurant opened April 1, 2021. It is the only official Raiders-themed restaurant, and the club's flagship venue.

    Away fans: mostly home fans, but visitors fit in fine.

  • Tailgater Tavern

    3990 W Russell Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

    This bar sits half a mile from Allegiant Stadium, open 24 hours, with Raiders-themed bench seating. It has no resort fee, no Strip prices, and no dress code.

    Away fans: mixed crowd, leaning home.

  • PKWY Tavern

    4930 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

    PKWY Tavern copies Allegiant Stadium inside: a facade replica, a big screen, a fake playing field, and a wall for the Raiderettes. Raiders Tavern & Grill is the official, polished option.

    Away fans: mostly home fans, the locals' Raiders spot.

  • Stadium Swim at Circa

    Circa Resort & Casino, 8 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

    This pick is the Vegas option, not a normal bar: a multi-tiered pool amphitheater facing a 143-foot screen, where fans watch football from the water. It may be the most Las Vegas way to watch a game.

    Away fans: open to away fans, a neutral spot to watch the game.

Sidequests in Las Vegas

In the order they happen. Each one earns points.

  1. Tour100 points

    Countdown to Kickoff tour, the Saturday before

    Public tours skip event days. This one runs the Saturday before Sunday home games, tickets drop about 12 weeks out.

    $$. The day before. Bookable

  2. Outing40 points

    DISCOVERY Children's Museum

    Three floors of hands-on exhibits in Symphony Park, run as a nonprofit for over 35 years. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 5pm. Good Saturday plan for younger kids.

    $$. The day before

  3. Photo25 points

    Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign

    Betty Willis's 1959 neon sign sits in the median at 5100 Las Vegas Boulevard South, past Mandalay Bay. Small free lot, but get there early, there's usually a line.

    Free. The day before

  4. Outing40 points

    Pinball Hall of Fame

    Nonprofit hall packed with playable pinball machines from the 1950s through the 1990s, across from the Welcome sign near Mandalay Bay. Free to enter, games take quarters, open from 10am daily.

    $. The day before

  5. Eat65 points

    Lotus of Siam

    Northern Thai spot run by the Chutima family since 1999; chef Saipin Chutima won the James Beard Best Chef Southwest in 2011. Stews, coconut-less curries, family recipes, off-Strip on Flamingo Road.

    $$. 19 hours before kickoff

  6. Eat65 points

    Golden Steer Steakhouse

    Steakhouse open since 1958 on West Sahara, grown by annexing the rooms next door, with a Victorian-style bar and four private rooms from the days Strip entertainers ate here. Book ahead for Saturday dinner.

    $$$. 19 hours before kickoff

  7. Landmark65 points

    Fremont Street Experience

    Five blocks of LED canopy over a pedestrian strip downtown, open 24 hours. Free concerts hit three stages nightly, plus the SlotZilla zipline overhead. Good stop the night before.

    Free. 18 hours before kickoff

  8. Drink25 points

    Atomic Liquors

    Vegas's oldest freestanding bar, pouring drinks since 1952 in Fremont East. Open noon daily, until 2am weeknights and 3am weekends.

    $$. 17 hours before kickoff

  9. Landmark65 points

    The Neon Museum

    Retired casino signs fill this outdoor Neon Boneyard on Las Vegas Boulevard North. Open daily 3pm to 11pm, self-guided or with a guide. Daytime tickets from $25, evening from $35.

    $$. 17 hours before kickoff

  10. Drink25 points

    Stadium Swim at Circa

    Six pools, three levels, a 143-foot screen for football and fight nights. Open 8am to 11pm daily, adults only. Catch the early games before a late kickoff.

    $$$. 5 hours before kickoff

  11. Eat65 points

    Peppermill Restaurant and Fireside Lounge

    Strip diner since 1972 with all-day breakfast, big portions and a 1970s lounge, a 2024 James Beard America's Classic. Open 24 hours Thursday to Sunday, good for a pre-kickoff Sunday breakfast.

    $$. 4 hours 30 minutes before kickoff

  12. Ritual25 points

    Walk over the Hacienda Bridge from the Strip

    The stadium calls this walk from the Strip convenient and safe. It's 0.3 miles, 10 to 15 minutes from Mandalay Bay, cars banned on game days. Gates open two hours before kickoff.

    Free. 2 hours 15 minutes before kickoff

Seats and views

Where each part of Allegiant Stadium sits, and what you see from it.

Indoors. Every seat is under the roof.

100 Level, end zone100 Level, corner, home side100 Level, home sideline100 Level, corner, home side100 Level, end zone100 Level, corner, visitor side100 Level, visitor sideline100 Level, corner, visitor side200 Level, end zone200 Level, corner, home side200 Level, home sideline200 Level, corner, home side200 Level, end zone200 Level, corner, visitor side200 Level, visitor sideline200 Level, corner, visitor side300 Level, end zone300 Level, corner, home side300 Level, home sideline300 Level, corner, home side300 Level, end zone300 Level, corner, visitor side300 Level, visitor sideline300 Level, corner, visitor side400 Level, end zone400 Level, corner, home side400 Level, home sideline400 Level, corner, home side400 Level, end zone400 Level, corner, visitor side400 Level, visitor sideline400 Level, corner, visitor sideHomeVisitors
100 Level101 to 144200 Level201 to 248300 Level303 to 347400 Level406 to 444Tap any part of the stadium to see its view.