Las Vegas Raiders Travel Guide for Fans

Demand for Raiders tickets and Las Vegas hotels increases sharply for division matchups against the Chiefs, Broncos, and Chargers, plus high-profile primetime games and trips that overlap with major Las Vegas events like the Formula 1 Grand Prix or a residency weekend. Hotels along the Las Vegas Strip and downtown tighten quickly once the schedule is released, and ticket pricing shifts based on opponent and seat location, which is why Travel Packages remove the guesswork. Aligning hotels with tickets early is the difference between a smooth Las Vegas trip and one built around compromises. Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages bundle tickets, hotels, and optional flights into a single booking, which is the most efficient way to lock in the right combination before availability tightens.

This Las Vegas Raiders travel guide breaks down how to plan the trip properly. Where to stay near Allegiant and across the Las Vegas Strip, how to get to the venue from Harry Reid International Airport, where to eat across the Strip celebrity-chef and Spring Mountain Asian-food scenes, what tailgating actually looks like in the lots around the building, the best Raiders tickets at every price tier, and how to bundle tickets, hotels, and flights into a single Travel Package through Elite Sports Tours.

Table of Contents

• Why Every Raiders Fan Should Travel for Games
• The Best Hotels Near Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games
• How to Get to Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games
• Top Restaurants Near Allegiant Stadium
• Tailgating at Las Vegas Raiders Games
• Best Seats and Ticket Options at Las Vegas Raiders Games
• Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Tours at Allegiant Stadium
• Where the Las Vegas Raiders Stay on the Road
• FAQs About Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages and Tickets

Why Every Raiders Fan Should Travel for Games

Las Vegas has become one of the most-requested NFL travel markets in the league, and that has everything to do with what surrounds the venue. Allegiant Stadium opened in 2020 as one of the most modern NFL buildings, hosted Super Bowl LVIII in February 2024, and sits a short walk from one of the densest concentrations of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment in the world. The Raider Nation fanbase is one of the most loyal touring fanbases in football, which means Las Vegas Raiders home games regularly draw heavy fan contingents from the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and across the western United States.

What separates a Las Vegas Raiders trip from other NFL markets is the depth of what surrounds Sunday at the venue. The Las Vegas Strip puts world-class dining, shows, and casinos within walking distance of the Allegiant gates. The Sphere directly off the Strip handles a Saturday-night residency or U2-style show, the Las Vegas Grand Prix runs the Strip in late November, the Vegas Golden Knights play at T-Mobile Arena two blocks from Allegiant Stadium, and Red Rock Canyon sits 20 minutes west for travelers who want a desert-hike Saturday before football. For division matchups against Kansas City, Denver, and Los Angeles, plus marquee primetime visits, those home dates fill quickly, and Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages clients tend to book six to eight months in advance for those games.

The Strip-to-venue layout is also a real factor. Allegiant Stadium sits across Interstate 15 from Mandalay Bay at the south end of the Strip, and travelers who book hotels at Mandalay Bay, the Luxor, the Delano, the Excalibur, NY-NY, MGM Grand, or Park MGM can walk to the gates via the dedicated Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge in 10 to 20 minutes. Travelers building Travel Packages get more out of the trip when they treat the Las Vegas weekend as a full Strip getaway rather than a single Sunday outing.

The Best Hotels Near Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games

Where you stay sets the tone for the entire Las Vegas Raiders trip. The strongest options for a Raiders weekend cluster on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip directly across from Allegiant Stadium, with a secondary cluster mid-Strip and a downtown Fremont Street option for travelers who want a different vibe. Mandalay Bay sits closest to Allegiant Stadium via the Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge, with the Delano (inside Mandalay Bay), the Luxor, the Excalibur, NY-NY, MGM Grand, Park MGM, and the Cosmopolitan all within a 10-to-25-minute walk of the gates depending on Strip traffic.

The decision usually comes down to which Las Vegas Strip vibe matches the trip. The Mandalay Bay, Delano, and Aria hotels sit at the upper end with direct walking access to the venue and pair well with travelers building a multi-day Travel Package with Joe's Seafood reservations and a Sphere show. The Cosmopolitan and Park MGM hotels handle the upscale design-forward angle in the heart of the Strip. The Luxor, Excalibur, and NY-NY hotels handle the mid-tier with the closest walking proximity to Allegiant Stadium. Treasure Island, Resorts World, and the Plaza Hotel downtown handle the value tier without sacrificing easy rideshare access. Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages through Elite Sports Tours feature these hotels selected for proximity to the venue, walkability of the Strip, and fit on a Raiders home weekend.

For the complete breakdown of every property near the venue with distances, loyalty programs, and Las Vegas Raiders fan-specific notes, read the Best Hotels Near Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games guide.

How to Get to Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games

Getting to Allegiant Stadium is one of the cleanest setups in the NFL once travelers land. Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) sits five miles east of the venue and connects to Strip hotels via rideshare in 10 to 15 minutes, which is the shortest airport-to-venue distance for any major NFL market. From most south Strip hotels, the walk to Allegiant runs across the Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge over Interstate 15 and takes 10 to 20 minutes from the front of Mandalay Bay, the Luxor, or the Excalibur.

For Raiders fans driving in for a home game, parking lots around the building require a pre-purchased pass for proximity, with options ranging from the closest lots adjacent to the gates to overflow lots along Russell Road and at the Mandalay Bay parking structures. The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) operates bus routes that serve the area, including the Strip and Downtown Express on game days, though the pedestrian bridge is faster than transit for Las Vegas Strip travelers. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft operate throughout the city with designated drop-off zones near the venue at multiple Strip-side staging areas, though pickup after the game can take longer due to road closures and demand. Travel Packages through Elite Sports Tours include hotels close enough to walk that many travelers skip rideshare entirely on game day.

For the complete breakdown of driving routes, parking locations, RTC timing, and pedestrian bridge access, read the How to Get to Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games guide.

Top Restaurants Near Allegiant Stadium for Raiders Fans

Las Vegas has one of the deepest restaurant scenes in any NFL city, and the strongest restaurants for a Raiders weekend run from the Strip celebrity-chef institutions through the Spring Mountain Asian corridor and the downtown Fremont East cluster. These are the spots the Elite Sports Tours team recommends to Travel Packages clients first.

Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab at Caesars Palace is the institution every traveler needs to hit at least once. The Florida stone crab claws in season, the Chicago-style steakhouse menu, and the Caesars setting make it the strongest pre-game dinner option on the Strip. The location sits a 15-minute rideshare from Allegiant Stadium, which makes it an easy Saturday-night anchor before a Sunday afternoon kickoff. Reservations are essential on Raiders weekends and need to be booked weeks in advance for division games or any night the F1 Grand Prix is in town.

Carbone at Aria handles the upscale Italian-American angle with the spicy rigatoni vodka and tableside Caesar salad. Bavette's Steakhouse at Park MGM brings the dark-leather speakeasy steakhouse approach. Eataly Las Vegas at Park MGM handles the casual Italian quick-bite with multiple counters that work for groups looking for something fast before a Raiders Sunday. Hattie B's Hot Chicken at Park MGM brings the Nashville hot chicken pilgrimage to the Strip for travelers who skipped the Tennessee version.

Lotus of Siam off the Strip is the Thai institution that has earned national recognition since the 1990s, with the crispy beef nam tok and the Northern-Thai khao soi as the orders. Raku in Spring Mountain delivers the Japanese izakaya tasting-menu approach for travelers building a multi-night Travel Package around a Sunday game. Capriotti's Sandwich Shop with multiple Las Vegas locations handles the casual Bobbie sandwich for travelers who want a turkey-stuffing-cranberry pre-game lunch.

For something quick before kickoff, the Mandalay Bay hotel food court and the Luxor LXR food hall both work for travelers walking to the Hacienda bridge. Bouchon Bakery at the Venetian hotel handles the morning coffee-and-pastry stop. None of these restaurants require staying near the venue if your Travel Package places you in any Las Vegas Strip property, since rideshare distances are short across the entire corridor.

Tailgating at Las Vegas Raiders Games

Tailgating around Allegiant Stadium runs differently than at most NFL markets because Allegiant is domed surrounded by surface lots that get hot in early-season Las Vegas weather. The lots immediately around the building open hours before kickoff and fill with Las Vegas Raiders fans running grills, tents, and full setups in the available spaces. The atmosphere on a Raiders Sunday brings together the Raider Nation contingent and the visiting-fan presence that always shows up, which gives the lots a different mix than a typical home-only NFL market.

Access to the surface lots is tied directly to a pre-purchased parking pass, and demand increases significantly for division matchups against Kansas City, Denver, and Los Angeles, plus visits from the 49ers or any AFC playoff contender. Without a pass, lot access for traveling Raiders fans is limited to walking through and observing rather than setting up. The lots immediately around the building along Russell Road and the Mandalay Bay-adjacent parking structures are the primary tailgating destinations. Operational rules apply across all lots: open-flame grills are permitted in surface lots but not in garages, alcohol consumption is allowed within private setups in permitted areas, and security presence increases closer to kickoff.

For travelers without a parking setup, the Las Vegas Strip itself functions as the largest pre-game gathering zone in the NFL, with bars, casinos, and dining open around the clock on Raiders Sundays before the walk across the Hacienda bridge. For travelers staying at Mandalay Bay, the Luxor, or the Excalibur, walking directly across the bridge eliminates the parking decision entirely.

Best Seats and Tickets at Las Vegas Raiders Games

The seating geography inside Allegiant Stadium is one of the cleanest in the NFL, and that makes the ticket-buying decision straightforward. The lower bowl along the sidelines delivers the closest connection to the field, with sections in the lower 100s offering the strongest sightlines for actual football. Lower-end-zone tickets in sections behind the goalposts give a different angle, with views that work best when the Raiders are driving toward your section. These tickets sit at the higher end of the price tier and are usually the first to tighten when Travel Packages clients book home matchups.

Club-level tickets in the 200s sit above the lower bowl and combine elevated sightlines with indoor concourse access, shorter concession lines, and direct access to the various premium-club spaces inside Allegiant Stadium. The Twitch Lounge, the Modelo Cantina, and the Coors Light Landing are some of the better stadium-club setups in the NFL for travelers who want the upgraded experience. For travelers who want premium experiences, suite tickets and club tickets are bundled into Travel Packages and pair cleanly with Mandalay Bay or the Delano. Upper deck tickets in the 300s remain the value pick at Allegiant Stadium, and the elevation provides a full-field perspective inside the climate-controlled bowl. The domed design means weather is never a factor, which is one of the underrated advantages of Raiders seats compared to open-air NFL venues.

For section-by-section seating analysis with ticket recommendations by budget, read the Best Seats and Ticket Options at Las Vegas Raiders Games guide.

Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Tours at Allegiant Stadium

Behind-the-scenes tours of Allegiant Stadium have historically run on non-game weekdays and can be a strong half-day add-on for Raiders travelers in town for a long weekend. Tour routes inside the building typically include the sideline-level walkthrough, the home locker room area, the press box, the Al Davis Memorial Torch, and the suite level overlooking the playing surface. Tour availability does change with the home schedule, the Las Vegas Bowl in December, the F1 Grand Prix paddock buildout in November, and other events, so confirming dates with the team organization directly is the right move when planning a Las Vegas trip. Travel Packages can be timed around tour availability when fans flag the request at booking.

For tour schedules, route details, and bookable Las Vegas Raiders travel add-ons, read the Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Tours at Allegiant Stadium guide.

Game Day Planning for Las Vegas Raiders Games

A clean Raiders gameday comes down to preparation. Tickets need to be loaded onto phones the night before, not at the gate at 12:55 p.m. when the Wi-Fi is overloaded. Pre-purchased parking permits also matter at Allegiant Stadium. Lots fill early on Las Vegas Raiders home Sundays, and walking up without a confirmation is how travelers end up parking blocks from the venue. Fans on Travel Packages with a Mandalay Bay, Delano, or Luxor stay typically walk across the Hacienda bridge and skip the parking decision entirely.

Las Vegas weather is rarely the variable it is in other NFL markets because Allegiant is a fully enclosed domed stadium. September and October games in the desert can hit 100 degrees outside, but the climate-controlled bowl stays comfortable regardless. The walk from the Strip to the venue does cross open desert pavement, so light clothing and water make sense for early-season games. December games stay mild by NFL standards, with daytime highs typically in the 50s and 60s.

Round it out with team gear, a pre-game tailgate plan if you have a parking pass, and a confirmed Travel Package through Elite Sports Tours. That eliminates the three biggest variables on any Las Vegas Raiders trip: tickets in the right section, a property in the right Strip district, and flights into Harry Reid International. Travel Packages fold all three into a single booking.

Where the Las Vegas Raiders Stay on the Road

For Raiders fans curious about the team's road logistics, NFL franchises typically use full-floor takeovers at four-and-five-star downtown properties with secure ballroom space for team meetings. The Las Vegas Raiders are no different, and the team's road choices in cities like Kansas City, Denver, and Los Angeles follow the standard NFL pattern.

For the complete breakdown of where the Las Vegas Raiders stay on the road and how travelers can book the same properties for road-game trips, read the Where the Las Vegas Raiders Stay on the Road guide.

Plan Your Las Vegas Raiders Trip With Elite Sports Tours

Las Vegas is one of the most travel-ready NFL cities on the calendar, and a home game at Allegiant Stadium belongs near the top of any serious NFL fan's list. The hard part is logistics. Finding the right hotel in the right Strip district, locking in seats in the section that matters, and building flights, a hotel room, and tickets into a single schedule that works on a Raiders home weekend.

That is what Elite Sports Tours does. The company bundles tickets with Las Vegas Strip rooms and optional flights into Travel Packages, and has been booking these trips for years. Travel Packages cover every Raiders home game on the calendar, and the travel team handles the moving pieces so fans do not have to manage four different vendors for one weekend. Every Travel Package includes tickets and a stay in the right district at minimum, with optional flights and premium ticket upgrades available.

Browse current Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages and individual Travel Packages at the Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages page. For a customized Travel Package that includes a specific hotel preference, suite tickets, or flights from a particular city, the Elite Sports Tours travel team will build it.

FAQs About Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages and Tickets

How do I book Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages through Elite Sports Tours?

Visit the Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages page and select the home game to attend. The Elite Sports Tours travel team can bundle tickets, a Las Vegas Strip property, and optional flights into a single booking. For custom Travel Packages with specific hotel or ticket requests, contact the Elite Sports Tours team directly.

What is the closest hotel to the venue?

Mandalay Bay sits closest to Allegiant via the Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge, with a 10-to-15-minute walk from the front of the property to the gates. The Delano (inside Mandalay Bay), the Luxor, the Excalibur, NY-NY, MGM Grand, and Park MGM are all within a 15-to-25-minute walk. All of these hotels are common picks on Travel Packages.

When should I book Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages and tickets?

For premium home games like division rivals against Kansas City, Denver, and Los Angeles, plus marquee primetime visits and any matchup that overlaps with the Formula 1 Grand Prix in November, Travel Packages and tickets should be booked six to eight months in advance. Las Vegas Strip hotel demand spikes around F1 weekend regardless of the football schedule. Travel Packages lock in tickets and a hotel together, which simplifies the timeline.

How do you get to Allegiant Stadium on game day?

The simplest option is walking across the Hacienda Avenue pedestrian bridge from Mandalay Bay, the Luxor, or the Excalibur, which takes 10 to 20 minutes and avoids traffic entirely. Driving requires a pre-purchased parking pass, while rideshare via Uber or Lyft from any Las Vegas Strip property takes 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. Fans on Travel Packages with a south Strip stay typically walk to the gates.

How long do I need for a Las Vegas travel weekend?

Most travelers book a two-night stay, arriving Saturday and departing Monday. That gives fans a Saturday for a Sphere show, a Strip walk, a Joe's Seafood dinner, and a casino night, then a full Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. Three nights works well for fans who want to add a Red Rock Canyon hike, a Golden Knights game at T-Mobile Arena, or a residency show. Travel Packages are flexible on the number of nights.

What is the weather like at Allegiant Stadium?

Allegiant Stadium is a fully enclosed domed venue with climate control, so the seating bowl stays comfortable regardless of the desert weather outside. September and October games can hit 100 degrees in Las Vegas, while December games run in the 50s and 60s by daytime. The walk from the Strip to the gates does cross open desert pavement, so light clothing and water make sense for early-season games.

Is tailgating allowed at Las Vegas Raiders games?

Yes. Tailgating is allowed in designated surface lots around Allegiant Stadium with a pre-purchased parking pass. The lots adjacent to the building along Russell Road are the primary tailgating destinations on Raiders Sundays. Without a parking pass, traveling fans can still walk through active lots or pre-game on the Las Strip itself. Travel Packages can include parking add-ons on request.

Can I combine a Raiders game with a Sphere show or F1 weekend?

Yes. The Sphere sits directly off the Las Vegas Strip with regular residency programming, and a Saturday-night show pairs cleanly with a Sunday Raiders game. The Formula 1 Grand Prix runs the Strip in November and overlaps with Raiders home weekends in some seasons. The Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena and the A's relocation to Las Vegas also add MLB and NHL options for travelers building multi-event Travel Packages with Elite Sports Tours.

Explore More Las Vegas Raiders Travel Resources

Planning a trip to see the Las Vegas Raiders? These guides break down each part of the process so you can align tickets, hotels, and travel into one structured plan:

Best Hotels Near Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games: The full property breakdown near the venue for travelers with tickets and Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages.

How to Get to Allegiant Stadium for Las Vegas Raiders Games: Driving routes, parking, RTC timing, and pedestrian bridge access for Allegiant Stadium.

Best Seats and Ticket Options at Las Vegas Raiders Games: Section-by-section seat analysis and tickets guide at Allegiant Stadium.

Where the Las Vegas Raiders Stay on the Road: Team hotel notes for road-game travelers.

Las Vegas Raiders Stadium Tours at Allegiant Stadium: Behind-the-scenes venue tour details.

Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages: Browse all current Las Vegas Raiders Travel Packages with tickets and accommodations from Elite Sports Tours.

Editorial Note

This guide was written by the Elite Sports Tours team because Las Vegas is one of the most-requested NFL trips in the company's catalog. The Allegiant pedestrian-bridge walk from Mandalay Bay, the depth of the Las Vegas Strip dining and entertainment scenes, and the dome venue that handles every weather window in this hotel-rich corridor make it a higher-priority weekend than most travelers realize. Everything in this guide reflects what Elite Sports Tours is actively booking for Las Vegas Raiders fans on Travel Packages.

Travel Disclaimer

Las Vegas Raiders home schedules, venue policies, RTC routes, hotel availability, and ticket pricing all change throughout the season. Always confirm specific gameday details with the team organization, the hotel, and transport provider directly before traveling. Elite Sports Tours updates Travel Packages and tickets as the schedule and venue policies change.

Updated April 2026