History of Allegiant Stadium in Timeline
Allegiant Stadium, opened in 2020 in Paradise, Nevada, is a multi-purpose venue known for hosting major sporting events. It serves as the home field for the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the UNLV Rebels college football team. Beyond football, the stadium hosts notable events like the Vegas Kickoff Classic, Las Vegas Bowl, Super Bowl LVIII (held in 2024), and WrestleMania 41 (scheduled for 2025).
2011: UNLV Seeks New Stadium
UNLV had been exploring options for a new stadium to replace Sam Boyd Stadium since at least 2011.
January 29, 2015: Mark Davis Visits Las Vegas
Raiders owner Mark Davis visited Las Vegas on January 29, 2015, to tour a potential stadium site and meet with stakeholders.
January 2016: Las Vegas Sands Explores Stadium Development
Reports emerged in January 2016 that Las Vegas Sands was considering developing a stadium with Majestic Realty and UNLV.
March 21, 2016: Mark Davis Expresses Interest in Las Vegas Plan
On March 21, 2016, Mark Davis expressed his interest in the Las Vegas stadium plan.
April 1, 2016: Davis Visits Sam Boyd Stadium
Mark Davis met with UNLV officials and toured Sam Boyd Stadium on April 1, 2016, to assess its suitability as a temporary home for the Raiders.
April 28, 2016: Davis Pledges Funds, Aims to Move Raiders to Las Vegas
Mark Davis announced his intention to relocate the Raiders to Las Vegas and pledged $500 million toward the proposed $1.4 billion domed stadium on April 28, 2016.
June 2016: Southwest Airlines Raises Concerns, Stadium Site Selection Expands
Southwest Airlines expressed concerns in June 2016 about the proposed stadium's proximity to Harry Reid International Airport, leading to an expanded search for potential locations.
August 25, 2016: Raiders File "Las Vegas Raiders" Trademark
The Raiders filed a trademark application for "Las Vegas Raiders" on August 25, 2016, the same day stadium design renderings were released.
October 2016: Majestic Realty Withdraws From Project
Majestic Realty withdrew from the stadium project in October 2016.
October 2016: Nevada Legislature Approves Stadium Funding
The Nevada Legislature approved the stadium funding bill in October 2016, allowing Clark County to increase hotel taxes to raise $750 million.
2016: Adelson Backs Stadium Project
In 2016, after the Las Vegas Sands board rejected the stadium proposal, Sheldon Adelson decided to personally invest $650 million in the project.
January 26, 2017: Raiders Submit Lease Agreement, Choose Russell Road Site
On January 26, 2017, the Raiders submitted a proposed lease agreement for the stadium, selecting the Russell Road site and securing naming rights and signage sponsorship revenue.
March 2017: Hotel Room Tax Takes Effect for Allegiant Stadium Funding
A special tax on hotel rooms in the Las Vegas area, implemented to support the public funding of Allegiant Stadium, went into effect.
September 18, 2017: Construction Begins at Stadium Site
Construction activity, including site preparation, commenced at the stadium site on September 18, 2017.
November 13, 2017: Allegiant Stadium Construction Begins
Construction of Allegiant Stadium commenced on November 13, 2017.
December 2017: Chiefs Flag Buried at Stadium Site
In a prank, a construction worker buried a Kansas City Chiefs flag near the future 50-yard line of the Raiders stadium in December 2017.
April 2018: Construction Bonds for Allegiant Stadium Sell Out
Construction bonds totaling $645 million, representing Clark County's financial contribution to the Allegiant Stadium project, sold out in just 90 minutes.
May 2019: Allegiant Stadium Budget Increase Due to Truss Retrofit
The budget for Allegiant Stadium was increased for the first time in May 2019 due to the need for truss retrofits.
May 24, 2019: Additional Suites Added to Enhance Super Bowl Appeal
Twenty additional suites were added to Allegiant Stadium's south end zone on May 24, 2019, to bolster the stadium's attractiveness as a Super Bowl venue.
July 24, 2019: Pac-12 Championship Games Awarded to Allegiant Stadium
The Pac-12 Conference announced that Allegiant Stadium would be the venue for the 2020 and 2021 Pac-12 Football Championship Games.
August 5, 2019: Allegiant Air Secures Naming Rights for Allegiant Stadium
The Raiders announced that Allegiant Air had secured the naming rights to the stadium for the first 30 years of its operation, beginning in 2020.
September 2019: Second Allegiant Stadium Budget Increase
The budget for Allegiant Stadium was increased a second time in September 2019. An additional $90 million was allocated to cover the extra work shifts needed to fix problems caused by broken trusses.
2019: World's Largest 3D Printed Object
In 2019, the Al Davis memorial torch at Allegiant Stadium was recognized as the largest 3D-printed object globally.
May 23, 2020: Allegiant Stadium Budget Increase Approval
Don Webb received an additional $40 million in funding for the Allegiant Stadium project during the Stadium Authority Board meeting to address project overages.
June 16, 2020: Allegiant Stadium Awarded 2021 Pro Bowl Hosting Rights
The NFL revealed that Allegiant Stadium would host the 2021 Pro Bowl.
July 31, 2020: Certificate of Occupancy Awarded
Allegiant Stadium received its certificate of occupancy on July 31, 2020.
September 21, 2020: First Event and Raiders' Home Debut at Allegiant Stadium
On September 21, 2020, Allegiant Stadium hosted its first-ever event, a Monday Night Football game in which the Raiders defeated the New Orleans Saints 34–24, marking the Raiders' first game in their new stadium.
October 2020: Allegiant Stadium Project Closeout
After being declared substantially complete in July, Allegiant Stadium reached its project closeout in October 2020.
October 31, 2020: First UNLV Game and Fan Attendance at Allegiant Stadium
The UNLV Rebels played their first game at Allegiant Stadium on October 31, 2020, a 37–19 loss to the Nevada Wolf Pack. This marked the first event at the stadium with fans in attendance, albeit limited to 2,000 spectators due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Allegiant Stadium Naming Rights Commence
Allegiant Air's naming rights for Allegiant Stadium commenced.
2020: Allegiant Stadium Opening
Allegiant Stadium opened in 2020 as the home of the Las Vegas Raiders and the UNLV Rebels.
2020: Las Vegas Bowl Cancellation
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Las Vegas Bowl, which was intended to be the inaugural edition at Allegiant Stadium, was canceled.
2020: Pac-12 Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium (Originally Scheduled)
The Pac-12 Football Championship Game was originally scheduled to be played at Allegiant Stadium.
2020: Raiders Play Without Fans Due to Pandemic
The Raiders played their 2020 season without fans at Allegiant Stadium due to the team's dedication to protecting the health and well-being of fans and the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2021: Vegas Kickoff Classic Announcement
The creation of the Vegas Kickoff Classic, a new annual neutral-site college football game to be held at Allegiant Stadium, was officially announced.
July 2021: Allegiant Stadium Selected to Host 2022 East-West Shrine Bowl
It was announced that Allegiant Stadium would host the East-West Shrine Bowl in 2022.
August 1, 2021: 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup Final at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium hosted the final of the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
September 13, 2021: Raiders' First Game with Fans at Allegiant Stadium
After a season without fans, the Raiders played their first game with fans at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021. The team won 33–27 in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens.
September 2021: Notre Dame vs. BYU Game Announced for Allegiant Stadium
It was announced that Allegiant Stadium would host a college football game between Notre Dame and BYU in 2022.
November 18, 2021: Allegiant Stadium to Host 2022 ACM Awards
It was announced that Allegiant Stadium would be the venue for the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2022.
2021: 2021 Leagues Cup Final at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium hosted the final match of the 2021 Leagues Cup, a competition between Major League Soccer and Liga MX teams.
2021: Garth Brooks Concert Postponement
Garth Brooks' concert, originally slated to be the stadium's inaugural event, was postponed to 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: 2021 Pro Bowl Deferred
Initially slated for 2021, the Pro Bowl was postponed until 2022 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Pac-12 Championship Game at Allegiant Stadium (Originally Scheduled)
The Pac-12 Football Championship Game was originally scheduled to be played at Allegiant Stadium.
February 3, 2022: East-West Shrine Bowl at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium hosted the East-West Shrine Bowl as part of the NFL Pro Bowl week.
March 7, 2022: 57th Academy of Country Music Awards
The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards were held at Allegiant Stadium on March 7, 2022.
October 8, 2022: Notre Dame vs. BYU at Allegiant Stadium
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 Selected to Host 2028 Men's Final Four at Allegiant Stadium
The NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee chose Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas as the host venue for the 2028 Men's Final Four and National Championship games.
2022: 2021 Pro Bowl Held at Allegiant Stadium
The 2021 Pro Bowl, which had been delayed due to the pandemic, was held at Allegiant Stadium, with the AFC defeating the NFC.
January 27, 2023: More Suites Added for Super Bowl LVIII
In preparation for Super Bowl LVIII in 2024, the Raiders announced the addition of more suites on the 100 level sidelines on January 27, 2023.
February 5, 2023: 2023 Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium hosted the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, with the NFC triumphing over the AFC.
February 11, 2024: Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium hosted Super Bowl LVIII, which featured a matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, along with Usher's halftime performance.
February 2024: Super Bowl LVIII
Allegiant Stadium hosted Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024.
March 2, 2024: First NRL Regular Season Games Outside Australasia
On March 2, 2024, Allegiant Stadium hosted two matches in the first round of the 2024 National Rugby League season, marking the first time regular season games were played outside Australia and New Zealand as part of a five-year contract.
2024: Allegiant Stadium to Host Copa America Matches
Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to host three matches during the 2024 Copa América tournament, consisting of two group stage matches and a quarterfinal.
2024: Super Bowl LVIII Preparations
The Raiders announced additional suites would be added in preparation for hosting Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.
2025: WrestleMania 41
Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to host WrestleMania 41 in 2025.
2028: Men's Final Four and National Championship at Allegiant Stadium
Allegiant Stadium is scheduled to host the Men's Final Four and National Championship games.
