Explore 2025 Las Vegas Sports Teams and Schedules

NFL — Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders start on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Patriots, 10 a.m. PT. Then they host the Chargers on Monday, Sept. 15, 7 p.m. PT. Next comes a road trip to Washington on Sept. 21. Chicago visits Allegiant on Sept. 28. Early form in these four games will set the tone for October. Key facts: opener at New England; home opener vs. Chargers; Allegiant stays loud for Week 4. Las Vegas Raiders+1

NHL — Vegas Golden Knights

Hockey opens on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at T-Mobile Arena vs. the Kings, 7 p.m. PT. A quick trip to San Jose follows on Oct. 9. Seattle and Calgary await on the road Oct. 11 and Oct. 14. Boston then comes to Vegas on Oct. 16 to cap a busy first week. Key facts: five games in nine days; two at home, three away; early test of depth and pace. NHL

WNBA — Las Vegas Aces

Regular season play rolls into September with two home dates at T-Mobile. Chicago visits on Sunday, Sept. 7, and Tuesday, Sept. 9. The Aces then head to Los Angeles on Thursday, Sept. 11. Momentum from a late-summer surge will shape playoff seeding. Key facts: back-to-back vs. Sky; road tilt at Sparks; postseason window opens mid-September. ESPN.com

MiLB (Triple-A) — Las Vegas Aviators

September now closes with a six-game home set against Salt Lake on Sept. 16–21 at Las Vegas Ballpark. Weeknights start in the evening; Sunday wraps in the afternoon. Friday fireworks and weekend promos stay in play as the regular season ends. Key facts: 75 home dates; Las Vegas Ballpark buzz; the final homestand can decide seeding. The Aviators opened March 28 vs. Reno. img.mlbstatic.comMLB.com

USL Championship — Las Vegas Lights FC

The Lights close summer with a September push. Miami FC comes to Cashman Field on Saturday, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. A road trip follows on Sept. 20 at Louisville City. Expect theme nights, drums, and a loud north end. Key facts: next home vs. Miami (Sept. 13); downtown kickoff times at 7:30 p.m.; playoff race tightens. Las Vegas Lights FCTicketmaster

AHL — Henderson Silver Knights

The Silver Knights drop the puck on Friday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m. PT, hosting Abbotsford at Lee’s Family Forum. A two-game weekend set and early divisional visits keep October lively. Plan parking and arrive early; back-to-backs move fast. Key facts: home opener Oct. 10 vs. Canucks; 36 home dates across the season; family-friendly pricing. Henderson Silver KnightsLee’s Family Forum

IFL — Vegas Knight Hawks (indoor)

Indoor football returns in spring. In 2025, Vegas opened at home on Friday, April 11, against San Diego. The 2026 slate will release closer to kickoff, typically in late fall. Fans should watch for April home openers and compact weekend runs. Key facts: Lee’s Family Forum host; March–August window; eight home dates target Fridays and Saturdays. Vegas Knight HawksGoIFL

NLL — Las Vegas Desert Dogs (box lacrosse)

Box lacrosse hits winter nights in Henderson. The 2025–26 home opener is set for Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m., at Lee’s Family Forum. Theme nights and youth clinics add value around weekend games. Key facts: December start; nine or so home dates; fast, physical, music-driven atmosphere. Las Vegas Desert DogsAXS

NCAA — UNLV Rebels football

UNLV launched Week Zero at Allegiant on Aug. 23 vs. Idaho State. Next, UCLA visits on Saturday, Sept. 6, 5 p.m. PT. League play follows in October, including home dates with Air Force (Oct. 11) and Utah State (Nov. 15), plus Hawai‘i (Nov. 21) under the lights. Key facts: Allegiant home slate anchors fall; Mountain West tilts stack in October and November; rivalry trip to Reno closes November. University of Nevada Las Vegas AthleticsAllegiant Stadium

NCAA — UNLV Runnin’ Rebels men’s basketball

Hoops returns in early November at the Thomas & Mack Center. Non-conference games fill the first two weeks, then neutral showcases and true road tests increase. A marquee home date against Memphis is listed for mid-November, pending final confirmations. Key facts: early-November tip; home base on campus; December rivalry nights lift the crowd. SeatGeek

How the calendar stacks

Fall belongs to football and hockey. Therefore, Raiders Sundays, UNLV Saturdays, and Golden Knights midweeks set the rhythm. Winter turns to college hoops, box lacrosse, and AHL weekends in Henderson. Spring shifts toward indoor football and the first pitches in Summerlin. Summer brings Aviators homestands, Lights FC Saturdays, and the Aces’ playoff chase. Key facts: every month has a local anchor; venues split between the Strip, Downtown, and Henderson; families can plan around weekend blocks.

Planning tips that save time

First, set alerts for openers and homestands now. Next, buy parking in advance for Strip arenas and Allegiant. Then arrive early for security and bag rules. Cashless entry is standard, so load your wallet to your phone. Moreover, midweek games often price better and move faster. Finally, pair Henderson doubleheaders to stretch value. Key facts: early arrival; mobile tickets; midweek deals; two-game weekends that save time and cash.

The year ahead is packed. The Las Vegas sports teams give fans choices every week, from prime-time football to downtown soccer nights. Pick your dates, grab seats, and build a season that fits your time and budget. The games are here. The only move left is yours.

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