Sports Travel to Las Vegas

Though it might come as a surprise to some, dedicated sports lovers will all agree that it’s hard to find a more comparable city to enjoy the game rather than Las Vegas. Besides being home to some of the more luxurious hotels and dozens of high-class casinos, Sin City has quickly become the Mecca of the sports world of the past few decades. It deserves a spot on not only every traveler’s bucket list but also every sports fanatics’.

If you have ever dreamed of watching your favorite athletes on a 78-million-pixel screen, Las Vegas is the place to be. Not only does Vegas have dozens of swim-up bars with giant projector screens, and unique establishments featuring all the best sporting events, but top-tier venues and arenas as well. Whether you want to view the game with your best friends while lounging in luxury and style or take in the atmosphere with center-field seats, Las Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world for sports fans.

Obviously, you can view your favorite events from almost anywhere in the city, but what kind of sporting events can you experience live during your visit? Here are some of the best sporting events that happen each year live in the vibrant city of Las Vegas.

The iconic 1.5-mile-long Las Vegas Motor Speedway hosts 2 huge NASCAR races yearly. It’s hard to find another sport with as many die-hard dedicated fans as you can find in racing. There’s nothing like watching the race from the sidelines, feeling the rush from the cars and bursts of energy in every direction.  If you aren’t in town for the actual race itself, be sure to visit the track anyway to take part in the ultimate Richard petty experience, for a full stadium tour and travel at high speeds around the track itself.

Starting in November 2023, Las Vegas Motor Speedway will host the Formula 1 Grand Prix race. Know as the greatest racing spectacle on the entire planet, bringing the race to Las Vegas will only add THAT much more pizzazz to both the race and the city.

Before becoming the world’s sports capital, Vegas was first known as the world’s boxing capital. Las Vegas has always been the home of iconic UFC matches and boxing events. The city is part of why boxing and UFC are as famous as they are today, and casinos and online gambling have surged in popularity thanks to the events. With the atmosphere and adrenaline that the city brings, it’s hard to find a more suitable place for big-name athletes to compete. Starting in 1944, into 1960, 1994, and onto today, boxing and Las Vegas have been playing partners that go hand in hand and complement the city, the athletes, and the spectators.

The Las Vegas Raider, formerly known as the Oakland Raiders, calls Las Vegas its home field. Allegiant Stadium is one of the most action-packed places in town for NFL fans, especially during football season. If you cannot make it to the venue for a live performance, consider watching from an authentic Las Vegas sportsbook. Superbook, located at Westgate Resort and Casino, is home to the biggest pro football party in the country, including personal betting stations, food, drinks, and a true sports lovers’ atmosphere full of excitement.

If you are a die-hard football fan, consider planning a trip to Las Vegas in February 2024 for the 58th Superbowl taking place in Allegiant Stadium!

The Las Vegas Golden Knights joined the National Hockey League in the United States in 2017. Since then, hockey fans from all over the country have been coming to Vegas to witness the games live; or at least use the Knights as an excuse for a weekend away. Whether you are a fan or not, hockey games are some of the more entertaining sporting events to attend, especially when the home team is winning; since the relocation, the Knights quickly made a Stanley Cup performance and are on their way to another one.

Every year since 1959, Las Vegas hosts the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at Thomas and Mack Arena. Known as the super bowl of rodeos in the western world, this 10-day event features some of the most prestigious riders, impressive wranglers, and fastest horses worldwide. Rodeo fans from far and wide come out to Vegas to witness the competition for gold buckles and high paychecks, but also for the rowdy atmosphere and western trade shows put on in the city during this time of year.

If the rodeo has inspired you to learn how to handle the reigns yourself, be sure to visit Cowboy Trail Rides. Located about 30 minutes outside of the city, saddle up and go horseback riding around the beautiful natural landscapes of Nevada.

During the month of March, sports fan flock to Vegas casinos to experience the rush and high potential payouts of the NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament. More than 48 games are played over 2 weeks, resulting in Vegas turning into a sports betters paradise; more than what it already is. Games are broadcasted live all over the city, from 78-pixel screens and giant projectors, from all the bars, casinos, and entertainment venues around the city.

We hope you have enjoyed this guide to sports travel to Las Vegas!

It’s not hard to figure out why Las Vegas is without a doubt, the sports capital of the world. Even if you aren’t a sports fan, the atmosphere in Vegas alone is enough to entice anyone to come and enjoy the game!