Question of the Day - 24 August 2021

Yes, tours are being conducted of Allegiant Stadium; we did the tour in June and published the review in this issue of the Las Vegas Advisor. Here's a glimpse for non-subscribers.

The tours depart every 20 minutes between 10:40 a.m. and 9 p.m., though the number of tours and days is shrinking as the stadium hosts more events, so plan on making your reservations (online) as early as possible. The tour lasts 75 minutes and costs $59 for the basic or $80 for the drink and view (discounts are available for both tours locals and “those who serve”). 

You start out on the first level with a fabulous view of the whole stadium and field, then proceed to a concession and restroom area where you see a short video of the "flush test" that checked all 1,430 toilets and urinals. From there, you go up to the second level to tour the broadcasters booth and corporate suites, passing walls nearly covered with original art from local artists. Then you descend to the behind-the-scenes bowels of the stadium, where your first stop is the Raiderettes' exhibit (with lots of photos of team cheerleaders through the ages) and dressing room. Second stop is the post-game press-conference room, which leads right into the Raiders' locker room. We won't give it away, but the climax of the tour is a high-tech presentation in the locker room.

Then it's out onto the field for a 10-minute players'-eye view and romp as you live out your NFL fantasy. That was the most fun part for us. You exit the field right at the entrance to the gift shop, of course; the basic tour ends there, while the tour and drink guests return to the second floor concourse bar; just beyond is the 200-foot mechanized window that opens in good weather for the view onto the Strip. 

Along the way, you hear a lot of history, philosophy, statistics, and hype about the team and organization from the tour guide; pass an exhibit dedicated to the Raiders' three Super Bowl wins; learn about the high-tech roof and how the field grass is rolled in and out and maintained; see a 2:14 time-lapse video of the 31-month construction process; and get views from all sides of the stadium. 

We thought it was a great experience, well worth the $50 or so ticket price (with the locals discount) and we look forward to watching the Raiders’ home games after seeing the stadium from the players’, cheerleaders’, and high-roller points of view.