A local’s playbook for Las Vegas Raiders tickets and getting into Allegiant Stadium

You can land a great seat for a Raiders game without paying a tourist premium, but the smoothest Sundays start with knowing exactly where tickets are sold, when the doors open, and how to get to the right gate with the right bag. Allegiant Stadium fills up to 65,000 people on NFL Sundays, so small advantages matter. Think mobile tickets that actually scan, a parking plan that beats the bottleneck, and a backup if your bag is just over the size limit.

Where should you actually buy Raiders tickets?

The team’s primary ticketing is handled on Ticketmaster, which is the Raiders’ official ticket marketplace. That is where you’ll see both remaining standard inventory and verified fan-to-fan resale in the same place, so you are not guessing about barcodes or transfers. Everything is mobile-entry. Paper printouts and PDFs are not accepted for Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium, and ushers scan tickets from your phone or mobile wallet at the gates.

One local quirk catches a lot of visitors: the on-site box office at Allegiant Stadium exists to help, not to sell you a last-minute seat. The Ticketmaster Box Office on the northeast corner of the stadium opens four hours before kickoff on Raiders gamedays and closes at the end of halftime, but the box office does not sell tickets directly. It handles will call and ticketing support. If you run into an account or transfer issue, walk up there early with your ID and the email used for your Ticketmaster account, or call 1‑800‑RAIDERS or the box office at 725‑780‑2100.

If you are bundling a Vegas weekend, the team also offers Official Ticket + Hotel Packages. They combine seats with a Strip hotel stay and are sold through the team’s ticketing channels. For locals or repeat visitors looking long term, Raiders season seats at Allegiant are tied to Personal Seat Licenses (PSLs). There is an official Raiders PSL marketplace to buy or sell those licenses, and the team maintains a PSL waitlist for future availability. A PSL is not a game ticket by itself. It is the right to purchase that seat’s season tickets each year, which is why PSLs are a fit for fans planning to attend for multiple seasons rather than a single trip.

Which sections make sense for your budget and view?

Allegiant’s lower bowl puts you in the action. The 100-level between the 20s is where you feel line play and hear audibles. Expect those to carry the highest face values and the strongest demand on resale. If you care more about seeing plays develop than feeling the hit, the 300-level between the 30s is an honest value. The sightlines there are clean because Allegiant is fully enclosed, and the upper corners typically price below mid-field uppers. With Las Vegas being a travel market, visitor sections can run hot depending on the opponent; buying in a home-heavy side can change the feel of your day more than the exact row.

Club seats come with small but real conveniences. Select club sections, specifically C109–C115 and C131–C137, support in-seat mobile ordering during Raiders home games. If you are bringing kids or prefer to avoid concession lines, that perk can be worth a few extra dollars. Concourse flow is predictable: the main 100-level concourse handles the brunt of traffic, while the 300-level concourse tends to clear quicker after halftime. Families often aim for aisles close to Gate 6, Gate 8, or Gate 12 for quicker restroom access on the main level. All of that said, Allegiant’s roof and HVAC remove weather as a variable, so you are deciding among view, budget, and amenities rather than shade or wind.

One more local angle on seat choice. If you plan to shop the verified resale the week of a game, compare a pair in the back half of a lower-bowl corner to a mid-row seat on the 300-level between the 30s. Price can be closer than you would guess on many dates. The upper mid-field seat will usually give you the cleaner football view, and you can pocket the difference for transportation or a meal. Inside Allegiant, Wi‑Fi is free and labeled Allegiant Stadium WiFi by Cox, which helps if you are managing transfers on-site.

How do I get to Allegiant with a ticket on my phone?

Decide how you are arriving before you buy. If you plan to tailgate or bring a full crew, parking lots open about 4 hours before kickoff for Raiders games. On-site parking passes must be purchased in advance for specific lots. Day-of sales at the gate are not the norm and cash is not accepted. Tailgating is permitted only in designated lots and only with permits that explicitly allow it. If tailgating is your plan, verify your lot’s rules before you purchase so you are not stuck in a non-tailgating lot with your grill in the trunk.

Rideshare has a dedicated zone at Lot N on Dean Martin Drive, just north of the stadium. It works fine for drop-off. Postgame is a different story. Thousands of people request at once, which means longer waits and higher surge prices. If you want to skip the crush, walk across the Hacienda Avenue Bridge toward Mandalay Bay and request from the Strip side. The bridge is closed to vehicles and open to pedestrians on all games and select event days, and the walk from the east end of the bridge to the stadium gate is less than a mile. The stadium also notes additional rideshare presence at Mandalay Bay and Luxor on event days, so you can stage your pickup there if Lot N looks jammed.

If you would rather not drive or pay surge, the RTC Game Day Express runs direct service to Raiders home games for $4 round-trip. Buses load at set pickup points around the valley and drop at the stadium side, then begin return trips about 30 minutes after the final whistle. For Strip stays, the RTC’s regular Deuce bus runs 24/7 with a $8 day pass and stops near the Hacienda Bridge at Mandalay Bay. If you are on the Strip and willing to walk 15 to 25 minutes, the Deuce to Mandalay Bay plus the bridge is the least complicated transit plan.

If you prefer to walk the whole way, pick a hotel on the south Strip. From Luxor or Mandalay Bay, it is a simple route across Hacienda with no street crossings once you hit the overpass. The pedestrian flow is heavy the final 40 minutes before kickoff, which is good for atmosphere and also a reason to arrive earlier if you want a photo at the Al Davis Memorial Torch before the rush.

What time should I arrive, and what can I carry through the gate?

All gates open 2 hours before kickoff for Raiders home games. If you want a look around the concourse or to visit the team store without a line, arriving in that 120-to-90-minute window pays off. Allegiant operates a no re‑entry policy, so once you scan in you stay in. The stadium is cashless. Concessions, parking, and retail take cards and mobile wallets only, and there are cash‑to‑card kiosks inside that will load a prepaid debit card with up to $500 at no fee if you arrive with cash.

The stadium follows the NFL clear bag standard. Bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. A small clutch no larger than 4.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches is allowed in addition to the clear bag. If your bag is not allowed or you do not want to carry it inside, Allegiant runs three bag-check locations. Bag check opens when stadium entries open and closes one hour after the event. The bag-check fee is $20 per bag and it is cashless. That fee is the tax for bringing a non‑compliant bag, and it is better than walking it all the way back to a car if you came on the Deuce or Game Day Express.

One last timing item that helps more than you think. Parking lots clear about one hour after the event. If you plan a long postgame tailgate, that is not the venue. If you want a team store run after the final whistle, the Raider Image at Allegiant stays open until roughly one hour postgame for fans in the building. On non‑gamedays, the flagship store at 3333 Al Davis Way, Las Vegas, NV 89118 is open year‑round. Hours are posted weekly and commonly run 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays with a shorter 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. block on Saturdays and standard hours on Sundays. If you are fitting a visit between flights, call 1‑800‑RAIDERS and confirm that week’s schedule.

Season tickets, suites, and other long‑term paths

If you plan to attend multiple games every season, start with the team’s PSL waitlist and the official PSL marketplace. A PSL ties a specific seat to your name and gives you the right to buy that seat’s season tickets each year. Buyers who travel to Vegas year after year like this route because it removes the uncertainty of shopping resale for the same section each time. If you are organizing a corporate outing or a multi‑family trip, inquire about suites and loge boxes. Suites are handled directly by the Allegiant Stadium sales team and come with fixed capacities, private restrooms, and dedicated entries that can reduce your pregame walking loop if you are coming from a rideshare drop at Lot N or the east suite drop zone.

For everyone else, the reality is simpler. Most single‑game buyers will get in through Ticketmaster standard tickets or verified resale. If you care about a clean scan at the gate and an easy transfer if plans change, stick with those two. If you want a no‑car day, pair your purchase with the Game Day Express or a Deuce day pass and the Hacienda Bridge walk. If you are driving and want to tailgate, make sure the specific lot on your parking pass permits it and plan to arrive right when lots open at the four‑hour mark to set up without a scramble.

Key things to know before you buy

• Box office role: The Ticketmaster Box Office at Allegiant opens 4 hours pre‑kick and closes at halftime for Raiders games. It handles will call and support but does not sell tickets.
• Gates and lots: Parking lots open about 4 hours before kickoff. All gates open 2 hours before kickoff. The venue is no re‑entry.
• Mobile only: Tickets must be on your phone or wallet. PDFs and printouts are not accepted. Add your seats to your wallet in your hotel room on Wi‑Fi.
• Bag rules: Clear bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 in plus a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 x 2 in. Bag check costs $20 and closes 1 hour after the game.
• Transit tips: RTC Game Day Express is $4 round‑trip. The Strip’s Deuce bus is $8 for a 24‑hour pass and stops near the Hacienda Bridge at Mandalay Bay.
• Rideshare flow: Drop and pickup are centered at Lot N on Dean Martin Drive. To dodge postgame surge, walk the bridge to Mandalay Bay and request there.
• Cashless building: Allegiant is fully cashless. Use cards or mobile wallets everywhere, or load cash to a card at a cash‑to‑card kiosk inside.
• Team store: The Raider Image at 3333 Al Davis Way is open year‑round, stays open to 1 hour postgame, and posts non‑gameday hours weekly.

Reader Q&A

Can I buy a Raiders ticket at the stadium on game day?

No. The on‑site Ticketmaster Box Office does not sell tickets. It supports will call and account issues and is open 4 hours before kickoff through halftime. If you need a seat on game day, purchase through Ticketmaster on your phone and then head to the box office if you need help with the transfer.

What time should I get there if I want to tailgate?

Plan to arrive when lots open at about 4 hours before kickoff. Tailgating is allowed only in specific lots, and your parking pass will state whether your space permits it. All lots and tailgates must wind down within an hour after the game ends.

Is my screenshot or PDF enough to get in?

No. Raiders games at Allegiant are mobile‑entry only. Add your tickets to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet in advance, and keep the Ticketmaster or Raiders + Allegiant Stadium app handy. If a transfer hiccups, the box office on the northeast corner can assist, but you still need a valid mobile ticket to scan.

What is the easiest budget way to the game from the Strip?

Use the RTC Deuce to Mandalay Bay with a $8 day pass, walk the Hacienda Bridge, and scan in. If you want a direct bus to the stadium, the RTC Game Day Express is $4 round‑trip from set pickup points around the valley. Both options let you skip rideshare surge at Lot N after the game.

To narrow your choice, decide first how you are getting to and from the stadium. That will guide whether you should buy a tailgate‑friendly parking pass or plan on the Deuce or Game Day Express. Then pick your section based on view and budget, and buy on Ticketmaster so your ticket reissues cleanly to your phone.

Published: September 28, 2026 · Reviewed by the Hey Las Vegas editorial team