Las Vegas Stadium Authority weighs a $158M Allegiant Stadium north entrance upgrade

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority is set to consider a $158 million upgrade to the north entrance of Allegiant Stadium, with a significant portion of the funding secured through a taxpayer fund. The remaining $75 million will be contributed by the Las Vegas Raiders. This proposal, if approved, is expected to be finalized by September 2, with construction not expected to commence until after the Raiders' current season concludes. The goal is to have the upgrade completed before the 2029 Super Bowl at Allegiant Stadium.

The primary objectives of this project include enhancing pedestrian and event decks, introducing a new plaza, and improving transportation access. The public financing for this project will be sourced from surplus room tax revenue collected in the area. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, emphasized the importance of maintaining Allegiant Stadium as a world-class venue, highlighting the need for both private and public funding to achieve this goal.

The north entrance has become a bottleneck for many fans who walk from the Las Vegas Strip to attend games and events. The proposed upgrade aims to address this issue by creating a more direct path to the stadium through an elevated walkway. The stadium, which opened in 2020 at a cost of $2 billion, has since been utilized for various events including Raiders games, UNLV football, major sporting events, and concerts.

Notably, Allegiant Stadium hosted the Super Bowl in 2024 and is scheduled to host the college football national championship in 2024 and the Final Four in 2028.