Paul Szydelko
NFL fans were unable to attend any of the Las Vegas Raiders games at the new $1.9 billion Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas last year due to the pandemic, and the pent-up demand is reflected in the secondary market for tickets.
Seats for the team's home games are the most expensive ($373) in the NFL, based on the secondary market's cheapest ticket for any game, according to a TicketIQ.com post soon after the schedule was announced. Allegiant Stadium is sold out for all Raiders' games this season.
Seven of the season's nine most expensive NFL games are in Las Vegas. The Raiders' home opener against the Baltimore Ravens on Monday, Sept. 13, is the second most expensive ($808), according to the site, trailing only Tom Brady's return to New England with the world champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 3.
Other Raiders home games are against the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 26, Chicago Bears on Oct. 10, Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 24, Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 14, Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 21, the Washington Football Team on Dec. 5, Denver Broncos on Dec. 26 and Los Angeles Chargers on Jan. 9.
The team's owner, Mark Davis, did not attend a game at Allegiant Stadium last year, in deference to the fans who could not attend. He said he hopes to attend this season as all capacity restrictions have been lifted.
"We want to do everything safe, so we're taking our cues from the health officials -- local, league, state and national," Davis told ESPN. "But to think of 65,000 fans in the stadium, that's what we came here for. I'm excited for that."
In addition to its proximity to the Strip, Allegiant Stadium's many amenities figure to make the fan experience far different from the team's previous home in the Oakland Coliseum.
Among them is the Wynn Field Club, a nightclub experience spanning the length of the north end zone on the field level.
The nearly 11,000-square-foot space will feature Wynn Nightlife's DJs and premium bottle service. The front section is in the bowl of the stadium just feet from the action; the back section has more of an intimate, friendly club vibe.
Designed by Manica Architecture, Wynn Field Club will include 42 televisions, a 9-by-35-foot LED screen, a 45,000-watt sound system and two DJ booths.
Access to the venue includes game admission and will be sold through Wynn. Tickets will start at $500 (plus tax and fees) and will likely range to $1,500, a Wynn spokesperson said. Tables for groups will begin at $10,000 and include a 10% food and beverage credit."