Allegiant Stadium (Paradise, Nevada).
Published: February 14, 2024
Home to: Las Vegas Raiders (NFL)
Year built: 2020
Capacity: 65,000 (expandable to 71,835 for specific events)
Nicknames: The Death Star, The Silver Mine
Architect/construction company: MANICA Architecture, Mortenson Construction.
Original construction cost: $1.9 billion
Inflation-adjusted construction cost: $2.15 billion (as of February 2024)
Av. no of games/events per year: 50
Public or private: Las Vegas Stadium Authority (Gov) 35%, Mark Davis, Las Vegas Raiders owner contributed 1.25 billion with an additional 300m loan coming from National Football League (NFL).
Annual revenue: Not publicly disclosed
Architectural features: 275-foot media mesh video screen facing I-15, 85-foot torch honoring Al Davis, the late Raiders owner (reportedly the largest 3D printed object in the world).
Sustainability efforts: LED lighting, water conservation strategies, local and recycled materials
Famous performances/Events: 2024 Super Bowl, Garth Brookes, BTS and Rolling Stones, CONMEBOL Copa America, Vegas Kick off classic.
Future plans: Further integration with surrounding development projects.
Interesting facts:
- Retractable Field: The natural grass playing surface sits on a massive tray that rolls out of the stadium for sunlight and maintenance. It's one of the biggest of its kind ever built!
- Rotating art installations throughout the stadium showcase local talent.
