Golden Knights, Raiders to again battle for Vegas in softball game

Las Vegas Review-Journal

2 years ago

Las Vegas Raiders Josh Jacobs (28) connects on a hit during a charity softball game versus the ... — Las Vegas Raiders Josh Jacobs (28) connects on a hit during a charity softball game versus the Vegas Golden Knights at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Las Vegas Raiders Josh Jacobs (28, center) looks on as teammate Maxx Crosby (98) and Damon Arnette (20) play with bat dog Finn during a charity softball game versus the Vegas Golden Knights at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Vegas Golden Knights Mark Stone (61) and teammates celebrate a great hit over the wall for versus the Las Vegas Raiders during a charity softball at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

Las Vegas Raiders Alec Ingold (45) congratulates teammate Josh Jacobs (28) on great hitting during a charity softball game versus the Vegas Golden Knights at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

A charity softball game involving players from the Vegas Golden Knights and Las Vegas Raiders at the Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, July 24, 2021. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images

The Battle for Vegas is back for its third year this summer.

The charity softball game returns to Las Vegas Ballpark at 7:30 p.m. July 18.

Hosted by Reilly Smith, the game will feature two all-star teams of professional athletes, including players from the Raiders and Golden Knights. The full roster of players has yet to be announced.

Join us on Monday, July 18 at @thelvballpark for the Battle For Vegas hosted by @reillysmith18 & presented by @DontBeBroke. The 2 all-star teams will “battle” it out for bragging rights all for a good cause benefiting the @VGKFoundation. Tickets go on-sale Friday @ Noon. #B4V22 pic.twitter.com/Ms9HNNrkDE

— Battle For Vegas (@battleforvegas) May 17, 2022

Gates for the event will open at 5:30 p.m., with the home run derby beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The Raiders have won the previous two matchups.

Over $350,000 has been raised for local charities since the event launched in 2019. This year, proceeds will benefit the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, where profits will be distributed to Communities In Schools of Nevada and the Maximum Hope Foundation founded by Brad Garrett.

Tickets go on sale Friday and begin at $35. A limited number of elevated package experiences, including ballpark suites, are available. All tickets can be purchased online at www.battleforvegas.com, Ticketmaster or the Las Vegas Ballpark box office.

Contact Rochelle Richards at rrichards@reviewjournal.com. Follow @RoRichards24 on Twitter.