History of Allegiant Stadium in Timeline

Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 in Paradise, Nevada, serves as the home field for the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) and the UNLV Rebels (college football). This domed, multi-purpose stadium is also a venue for events like the Vegas Kickoff Classic and the Las Vegas Bowl. Notably, it hosted Super Bowl LVIII in 2024 and is slated to host WrestleMania 41 in 2025, and the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2027.

August 5, 2019: Naming Rights Agreement with Allegiant Air

On August 5, 2019, the Raiders and Allegiant Air's owner, Allegiant Travel Company, announced a naming rights agreement for the stadium's first 30 years of use, beginning in 2020.

June 16, 2020: Allegiant Stadium to host 2021 Pro Bowl

On June 16, 2020, the NFL announced that Allegiant Stadium would host the 2021 Pro Bowl.

July 31, 2020: Certificate of Occupancy Issued

On July 31, 2020, Allegiant Stadium's certificate of occupancy was issued.

2020: Opening of Allegiant Stadium

In 2020, Allegiant Stadium officially opened. It became the home field for the Las Vegas Raiders (NFL) and the UNLV Rebels college football team.

2020: Allegiant Stadium Naming Rights

In 2020, The stadium was named Allegiant Stadium.

2020: Pac-12 Football Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium

In 2020, the Pac-12 Football Championship Game was played at Allegiant Stadium.

2020: Las Vegas Bowl cancelled due to COVID-19

In 2020, the inaugural Las Vegas Bowl game, which was to be hosted at Allegiant Stadium, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

March 2021: Vegas Kickoff Classic announced

In March 2021, the Vegas Kickoff Classic, an annual neutral site college football game to be held each September, was announced. The Vegas Kickoff Classic is administered by the Las Vegas Bowl.

July 2021: Allegiant Stadium to host East-West Shrine Bowl

In July 2021, it was announced that Allegiant Stadium would host the East–West Shrine Bowl on February 3, 2022, as part of the NFL Pro Bowl week.

August 1, 2021: 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final

On August 1, 2021, Allegiant Stadium hosted the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup final.

September 4, 2021: Inaugural Vegas Kickoff Classic

On September 4, 2021, the inaugural Vegas Kickoff Classic game was held, with the BYU Cougars defeating the Arizona Wildcats 24–16 at Allegiant Stadium. The official attendance was 54,541.

September 2021: Notre Dame vs. BYU game announced

In September 2021, it was announced that Allegiant Stadium would host a college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the BYU Cougars on October 8, 2022, as part of Notre Dame's Shamrock Series.

November 18, 2021: Allegiant Stadium to host Academy of Country Music Awards

On November 18, 2021, it was announced that Allegiant Stadium would host the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards on March 7, 2022.

2021: 2021 Leagues Cup final

In 2021, Allegiant Stadium hosted the final of the Leagues Cup between Major League Soccer and Liga MX teams.

2021: Pac-12 Football Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium

In 2021, the Pac-12 Football Championship Game was held at Allegiant Stadium.

2021: 2021 Pro Bowl deferred to 2022

In 2021, the Pro Bowl game to be hosted at Allegiant Stadium was deferred to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Inaugural Las Vegas Bowl

In 2021, the inaugural Las Vegas Bowl was held at Allegiant Stadium, with Wisconsin defeating Arizona State 20–13.

February 3, 2022: Allegiant Stadium hosts East-West Shrine Bowl

On February 3, 2022, Allegiant Stadium hosted the East-West Shrine Bowl as part of the NFL Pro Bowl week.

March 7, 2022: Academy of Country Music Awards

On March 7, 2022, Allegiant Stadium hosted the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.

October 8, 2022: Notre Dame vs. BYU game

On October 8, 2022, Allegiant Stadium hosted a college football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the BYU Cougars, as part of Notre Dame's Shamrock Series.

November 22, 2022: Las Vegas to host Final Four and National Championship games

On November 22, 2022, the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee selected Allegiant Stadium to host Las Vegas' first Final Four and National Championship games on April 1–3, 2028.

2022: Allegiant Stadium hosts the 2022 Pro Bowl

In 2022, Allegiant Stadium hosted the Pro Bowl game, featuring the American Football Conference defeating the National Football Conference by a score of 41–35.

January 27, 2023: Additional Suites Announced

On January 27, 2023, the Raiders announced that additional suites would be added on the 100 level sidelines in preparation for hosting Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

February 5, 2023: 2023 Pro Bowl Games

On Sunday February 5, 2023, Allegiant Stadium hosted the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, with the NFC defeating the AFC 35–33.

February 11, 2024: Super Bowl LVIII and Usher's halftime show

On February 11, 2024, Allegiant Stadium hosted Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, and also Usher's halftime show.

February 2024: Hosting Super Bowl LVIII

In February 2024, Allegiant Stadium hosted Super Bowl LVIII.

March 2, 2024: National Rugby League games played at Allegiant Stadium

On March 2, 2024, two matches in the first round of the National Rugby League season were played at Allegiant Stadium, marking the first time a regular season game was played outside Australia and New Zealand.

September 2024: USC Trojans defeated LSU

In September 2024 the USC Trojans defeated LSU 27–20. The attendance of 63,969 was a record for a college football game in Nevada.

2024: 2024 Copa América matches

In 2024, Allegiant Stadium hosted three matches during the Copa América: two group stage matches and a quarterfinal.

2024: Preparation for Hosting Super Bowl LVIII

In 2024, Allegiant Stadium prepared to host Super Bowl LVIII.

2024: East-West Shrine Bowl moved to Frisco, Texas

In 2024, organizers moved the East-West Shrine Bowl to Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

March 1, 2025: Future Rugby League matches

On March 1, 2025, two more matches in the 2025 campaign's first round, as well as a women's test between England and Australia and the first regular season Super League match in North America, were scheduled for Allegiant Stadium.

April 2025: Hosting WrestleMania 41

In April 2025, Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to host WrestleMania 41.

2025: 2025 Title game original host

In 2025 the stadium was the original host of the title game but did not happen because of a dates conflict with the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) show.