Las Vegas Raiders

Allegiant Stadium rises out of the Las Vegas desert like a giant black spaceship, and when you see it lit up at night against the Strip in the background, it's one of the most visually striking stadiums in sports. The Raiders moved from Oakland and landed in the most Raiders city possible - Vegas is bold, brash, unapologetic, and a little bit dangerous. Perfect fit.

Raider Nation travels like no other fanbase. The silver and black shows up deep at every road game, and at Allegiant, the home crowd is a mix of lifelong Raiders fans who followed the team from Oakland and Vegas locals who are all in on their new team. The Black Hole energy transplanted perfectly - the costumes, the face paint, the intimidation factor. It's all here.

The food and drink at Allegiant Stadium is Vegas-quality, which means it's a notch above what you'll find at most NFL stadiums. Craft cocktails, high-end food stands, and views of the Las Vegas Strip from the upper concourse. Inside, the black interior and the flame effects when the team scores make this feel more like a concert venue than a football stadium. The Raiders leaned into the Vegas aesthetic hard.

Before the game, you're in Las Vegas - the pregame options are literally unlimited. Hit up a sportsbook, grab a steak on the Strip, or pregame at a pool party. After the game, the Strip is right there and it never closes. A Raiders game in Vegas is not just a football game. It's a full weekend experience. Commitment to Excellence takes on a whole new meaning when you're doing it in Sin City.