On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal was given an updated tour of Allegiant Stadium. Seen on the tour, on the northeastern corner of the roof, was a tiny section of what eventually will be a 7-acre translucent plastic polymer roof.
As Allegiant Stadium readies to become home to the Raiders, it’s no doubt that the 65,000-seat arena will be a centerpiece to the city of Las Vegas. Vegas Nation host Cassie Soto is joined by Raiders beat writer for the Las Vegas Review-Journal Myles Simmons after his very first tour of the stadium.
Outside of the Fremont Street Experience Viva Vision canopy, Allegiant Stadium’s video screen will be the largest sign in the valley, approximately 27,600 square feet in area.
New head coach Marcus Arroyo is already making an impact on the UNLV football program, signing multiple three-star recruits ahead of National Signing Day. As for UNLV basketball, the team is riding a three-game losing streak after falling on the road to Colorado State, 95-77.
The Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium have partnered with Yesco to build signs for the upcoming 2020 season when the team plays their first game. (Nathan Asselin/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Former Raiders offensive lineman Lincoln Kennedy says the ‘Imperial March’ should play for fans every time they walk into Allegiant Stadium
The first six seats were put into place last week at Allegiant Stadium in a surprise unveiling for the Diaz family, who hold season tickets. (Las Vegas Raiders)
The Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Mick Akers took a helicopter tour over Allegiant Stadium and the Raiders Henderson headquarters.
Mark Davis addresses the media at Allegiant Stadium after officially changing the team’s name to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Raiders head coach Jon Gruden toured the team’s new home Allegiant Stadium for the first time.
A $65 million road project to connect Valley View Boulevard and Harmon Avenue kicked off in January 2019 and is expected to be done by the end of July with Allegiant Stadium’s completion date.
After defeating Donald Cerrone at UFC 246, Conor McGregor talked about who he’d be interested in facing next, his desire to fight in Ireland or to be the first combatant to compete in Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Friday morning that Las Vegas has everything a city needs to host a Super Bowl, and more.
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority board was informed during their meeting on Thursday that Allegiant Stadium will be completed on time.
Allegiant Stadium’s roof, a signature feature of the building, was expected to be installed by fall but is now planned for completion by mid-May. Las Vegas Review-Journal host Cassie Soto discusses the set back with business writer and stadium insider Rick Velotta.
The integration of 5G could help enhance fan engagement at Allegiant Stadium, the home of the future Las Vegas Raiders.
CES Unveiled gave media a preview of some of the top gadgets that will be displayed this week at CES 2020, including tech that will improve your tailgate when Allegiant Stadium opens in July.
CES Unveiled gave media a preview of some of the top gadgets that will be displayed this week at CES 2020, including tech that will improve your tailgate when Allegiant Stadium opens in July.
The Raiders talk about their impending move to Las Vegas after their 16-15 loss to the Denver Broncos. The team closes the season with a 7-9 record. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Raiders 2019 season has come to a close with a 16-15 loss to the Broncos on Sunday evening, crushing any playoff hopes the Raiders had left.
The NFL is trying to figure out how to get as many eyes as possible on the grand opening of Allegiant Stadium in the Raiders Las Vegas debut next season.
UNLV might have to send out invitations to its former football players for another Sam Boyd Stadium send-off again next season. The Rebels were expected to move into Allegiant Stadium full time next season, but a dispute with the Raiders might force UNLV’s games against Louisiana Tech on Sept. 5 and Arizona State on Sept. 12 to be played at Sam Boyd.
The completion date of the cable netting that will support Allegiant Stadium’s roof has been pushed back for a second time. COO Don Webb says that the cable netting is not on the “critical path,” so a hard-set completion date is not necessary.
In a new edition of the Vegas Nation Stadium Show Rick Velotta and Mick Akers discuss the latest construction on Allegiant Stadium with an interview from Don Webb.
Raiders fans will not need to worry about places to tailgate, as plans are in motion to provide as many places as possible for fans to enjoy pre-game festivities.
Allegiant Stadium will not only be home to the future Las Vegas Raiders, but it will also be home to the largest 3D printed structure in the world. The 85-foot tall Al Davis Memorial Torch is currently being printed in Kansas and will be made out of carbon fiber and aluminum.
“The Voice of the Rebels”, Dick Calvert reflects on his time working for UNLV as the official announcer for the school over the past 48 years. He also remembers times calling games at Sam Boyd Stadium and what future looks like playing at Allegiant Stadium. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The $2 billion Allegiant Stadium remains on time and on budget, even though completion of the cable net to support the translucent polymer roof won’t be completed until mid-December.
The reason: Other projects within the 65,000-seat stadium were completed well ahead of their projected completion dates.