Allegiant Stadium

About Allegiant Stadium

Allegiant Stadium rises from the desert floor just west of the Las Vegas Strip — a 65,000-seat black monolith that locals immediately nicknamed the “Death Star.” Clad in dark glass and silver fins that mirror the Raiders’ colors, it’s the most visually striking NFL stadium built this century and the venue that proved Las Vegas could be a major league sports city.

Located in Paradise, Nevada, the stadium sits less than half a mile from Mandalay Bay. On event days, fans walk across the Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge over I-15, turning the Strip-to-stadium commute into a 15-minute stroll with the desert skyline as a backdrop. No parking lot tailgate compares.

The $1.9 billion stadium was designed by MANICA Architecture with engineering by Arup and opened on July 31, 2020. Its translucent ETFE roof spans seven acres, suspended by 100 stainless steel cables, flooding the interior with natural light while keeping the desert heat at bay. The crown jewel is the retractable grass tray — a 19-million-pound platform that rolls outdoors on 540 motorized wheels so the natural turf can soak up sunlight and water between events.

In just five years, Allegiant has already hosted Super Bowl LVIII, multiple CFP and Las Vegas Bowl games, and enough concerts — from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé to AC/DC — to earn Billboard’s #1 highest-grossing stadium in the United States for 2025. The Raiders bet on Vegas, and Vegas paid off.

Getting to Allegiant Stadium

Public Transit

The RTC Deuce bus runs all night along Las Vegas Boulevard with a stop at Mandalay Bay. A 24-hour pass costs $8 on the rideRTC app and covers unlimited rides, including the trip back to your hotel after the game.

The Las Vegas Monorail stops at MGM Station, but it’s a 30-minute walk from there to the stadium — better to take the Deuce or walk from a closer Strip hotel.

Driving + Parking

The stadium address is 3333 Al Davis Way, Las Vegas, NV 89118. Access from I-15 via the Tropicana Avenue or Russell Road exits.

Parking is limited and must be pre-purchased through SpotHero. There is no general on-site parking on event days. Most fans walk from Strip hotels, use rideshare, or take the Game Day Express. If you drive, plan for significant post-event congestion on Dean Martin Drive and I-15.

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft are the most popular way to reach Allegiant Stadium. The designated pickup and drop-off zone is Lot N on Dean Martin Drive, between Tropicana Avenue and Hacienda Avenue, just north of the stadium.

From the Strip, expect $15–$25 depending on demand. After events, surge pricing can reach 2x–4x — either wait 30–60 minutes for prices to drop, or walk back across the bridge to a Strip hotel and request pickup there. The Uber app’s scheduled pickup feature can help lock in pricing ahead of time.

From the Airport

The Death Star Arrives

When Raiders owner Mark Davis committed to Las Vegas in 2017, skeptics questioned whether a desert gambling town could support an NFL franchise. Allegiant Stadium answered in architecture. MANICA Architecture designed a building that looks like it belongs on the Strip — dark glass walls that reflect the desert sun, retractable doors that frame views of the city skyline, and a translucent ETFE roof that floods the bowl with natural light without letting in the 110°F heat.

The engineering is equally bold. The natural grass field sits on a 19-million-pound tray that rolls outdoors on 540 motorized wheels — the heaviest movable structure in the stadium world. And in 2023, Allegiant became the first NFL stadium powered entirely by renewable energy, partnering with NV Energy to run on 100% clean power. The “Death Star” nickname stuck for its imposing black exterior, but inside, it’s one of the most technologically advanced venues on earth.

History of Allegiant Stadium

Allegiant Stadium was born from the Raiders’ long search for a permanent home after decades of moves between Oakland and Los Angeles. When Mark Davis partnered with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority in 2016, the project became real — and fast.

Groundbreaking (November 2017): Construction began on 62 acres just west of the Strip. MANICA Architecture, the same firm behind the Raiders’ earlier stadium proposals, designed the venue with Arup providing structural engineering.

Construction Milestone (2020): Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the $1.9 billion project was completed in just 40 months — the fastest stadium of its size ever built in the United States. The first event was held without fans due to pandemic restrictions.

Super Bowl LVIII (February 2024): The Chiefs defeated the 49ers 25–22 in overtime in the first Super Bowl held in Nevada — and the longest Super Bowl in NFL history at nearly 75 minutes of game time. Usher headlined the halftime show.

Billboard’s #1 Stadium (2025): Allegiant was named the highest-grossing stadium in the United States and second-highest in the world, fueled by a relentless concert schedule featuring Beyoncé, Coldplay, AC/DC, and more.

100% Renewable Energy (2023): Allegiant became the first NFL stadium powered exclusively by renewable energy, a milestone for both the league and Las Vegas.

In just five years, Allegiant Stadium has transformed Las Vegas from a city that borrowed other markets’ teams for exhibition games into a top-tier sports destination. The Death Star isn’t just the Raiders’ home — it’s the centerpiece of Vegas’s new identity.