Five Reasons Las Vegas Is a Sports Hub

Medieval knights brandishing swords and pounding on drums, exuberant cheerleaders, and copious amounts of dry ice create a fast-paced, glitzy atmosphere for the 18,000-plus hockey fans that regularly pack the 2016-opened T-Mobile Arena. The Vegas Golden Knights, the NHL’s newest active expansion franchise, have a special bond with local citizens. The players lifted everyone’s spirits on their stunning march to the Stanley Cup final in 2017-18, their inaugural season.

The over-the-top pre-game show and intermission entertainment aren’t all that delights casual and serious hockey fans alike. In the 44 luxury suites, you can feast on dishes like blackened Pacific Grouper with pineapple pico de gallo and Thai vegetable spring rolls with sweet chili sauce. Sip Shock Top wheat ale or Goose Island IPA while enjoying the live action. On the concourse, check out the Foley Family Winery Tasting Salon near Section 17. 

Party at the 18,000-square-foot, Miami-style Hyde Lounge on T-Mobile Arena’s Tower Level, which has fabulous views of the Las Vegas Strip. Keep your eyes peeled for celebrities who frequently attend Knights games, like Shaquille O’Neal, David Copperfield, and Carrot Top. Outside, giant video screens and three stages keep the festivities going on Toshiba Plaza. It connects to The Park, the new entertainment district, and signature Vegas hotels like Park MGM and New York New York.