MGM Resorts Launches Ultimate Vegas Football Tailgate with Bud Light Beer Garden

LAS VEGAS (August 25, 2021) – Entertainment and sports industry leaders MGM Resorts and Bud Light have joined forces to introduce the Bud Light Beer Garden to the Las Vegas Strip, the ultimate, immersive, only-in-Vegas tailgate experience. Non-stop outdoor action awaits football fans before and after all Raiders and UNLV home games as well as select sports and entertainment events at Allegiant Stadium.

Marshawn Lynch, former NFL legend and Super Bowl champion, made a special appearance to kick off the festivities and debut the new gameday ritual ahead of the Raiders’ pre-season opener Saturday, Aug. 14.

“The city’s first football season with fans in the stands is a monumental moment,” said Chuck Bowling, president and COO of Mandalay Bay and Luxor. “We’ve created a game day event that embodies the spirit and excitement of Las Vegas and offers fans unique pre-game experiences. We look forward to creating new traditions at this venue for this season and beyond.”

The 130,000-square-foot immersive space located at the corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Hacienda Ave. offers complimentary admission to the public, is within walking distance to Allegiant Stadium and opens four hours prior to each event and remains open until the event’s conclusion. Fans can stay close to the action by reserving a parking spot at Mandalay Bay, Delano, Luxor and Excalibur for fast and easy access to Allegiant Stadium.

Fans attending the Bud Light Beer Garden will enjoy:

Interactive football challenges and life-sized Jenga and chess
Live DJ entertainment
Sports-betting suites from MGM Resorts’ leading sports betting company, BetMGM
Food and beverage favorites from MGM Resorts’ restaurants including International Smoke by Chef Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry, Diablo’s Cantina, Public House and Beerhaus
$99 VIP All You Can Eat & Drink package featuring buffet access to stadium favorites from MGM Resorts’ restaurants and unlimited drinks
M life VIP Experience including private VIP Clubhouses and two-level suites
Special appearances by professional sports legends

The Bud Light Beer Garden is scheduled to be open for gameday festivities on the following days:

UNLV vs. Eastern Washington: Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021
Las Vegas Kickoff Classic – BYU vs. Arizona: Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021
Baltimore vs. Las Vegas: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021
UNLV vs. Iowa St.: Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021
Miami vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021
Chicago vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021
UNLV vs. Utah St.: Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021
UNLV vs. San Jose St.: Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021
Philadelphia vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021
UNLV vs. Hawaii: Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021
Kansas City vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021
UNLV vs. San Diego St.: Friday, Nov. 19, 2021
Cincinnati vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021
Washington, D.C. vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021
Denver vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021
Los Angeles (LAC) vs. Las Vegas: Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022

After the events, MGM Resorts encourages all tailgate fans to keep the party going at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and Luxor Hotel and Casino. Click here for more details on all Bud Light Beer Garden offerings.