Allegiant Stadium

Allegiant Stadium, located at 3333 Al Davis Way in Paradise, Nevada, is one of the newest and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venues in the United States. Officially opened on July 31, 2020, the stadium was constructed for $1.9 billion and is operated by AEG Facilities. Its striking, futuristic design has earned it the nickname "The Death Star," the venue serves as the home field for the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the UNLV Rebels college football team. With a standard seating capacity of 65,000 for NFL games, expandable to over 71,800 for larger events, and 128 executive suites, Allegiant Stadium is built to accommodate a wide range of major sporting and entertainment spectacles.

The stadium sits on a 62-acre site just west of the Las Vegas Strip, making it easily accessible for locals and visitors. Its amenities include state-of-the-art locker rooms, premium lounges, a retractable natural grass playing surface for Raiders games, and artificial turf for UNLV football. The venue is fully enclosed and climate-controlled, necessary for the Nevada desert, and features advanced acoustics and video systems designed to enhance the fan experience. Since opening, Allegiant Stadium has hosted high-profile events such as Super Bowl LVIII, WrestleMania 41, and major college football games, including the Vegas Kickoff Classic and the Las Vegas Bowl.

While Las Vegas has long been synonymous with world-class boxing, Allegiant Stadium is a newcomer to the fight scene. Its first major boxing event is set to be the blockbuster showdown between Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and Terence Crawford, scheduled for September 12, 2025. This bout, promoted by UFC President Dana White, marks the stadium's debut as a boxing venue and signals its intent to become a key player in the combat sports landscape. The fight's announcement followed Alvarez's victory over William Scull in Riyadh, with Crawford entering the ring to set the stage for one of the year's most anticipated matchups. Before this, Allegiant Stadium had not hosted professional boxing or UFC events despite Las Vegas's rich tradition as the world's boxing capital.

Las Vegas has an unparalleled history in boxing, having hosted many of the sport's most iconic bouts at venues like Caesars Palace, the MGM Grand, and Mandalay Bay. Legendary fights such as Sugar Ray Leonard vs Thomas Hearns, Evander Holyfield vs Riddick Bowe, and Mike Tyson's memorable appearances have all contributed to the city's reputation as the global epicentre of boxing. The city has also produced notable fighters, including Ishe Smith, who became the first Las Vegas-born world champion in 2013. Allegiant Stadium's entry into this storied tradition represents a new chapter, with its immense capacity and modern amenities positioning it to host the next generation of boxing's biggest nights.

As Allegiant Stadium prepares to welcome its first major boxing event, it stands ready to join the ranks of Las Vegas's legendary fight venues. With its cutting-edge design, expansive seating, and prime location, the stadium is poised to become a landmark destination for boxing fans, further cementing Las Vegas's status as the world's fight capital. The upcoming Alvarez vs Crawford bout will be a significant milestone, potentially paving the way for many more historic nights under the bright lights of Allegiant Stadium.