Raider Nation comes out in full force at Allegiant Stadium — BLOG
Las Vegas Raiders fans finally got to watch their team en masse Saturday night as the Raiders hosted the Seattle Seahawks in their first preseason game at Allegiant Stadium.
Finally!
It’s been a long time coming for players and fans alike, but tonight the Raiders were finally able to take the field in front of a full crowd at their new home, Allegiant Stadium.
The @Raiders enter @AllegiantStadm for the 1st time in front of fans. #vegas #raiders #stadium #vegasnation pic.twitter.com/o04rEXIVOc
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) August 15, 2021
Raiders honor Dr. Miriam Adelson
Dr. Miriam Adelson was the ceremonial lighter of the Al Davis Memorial Torch. Adelson, the co-founder of the Adelson Foundation and widow of Sheldon Adelson, was honored with a video detailing the countless charitable contributions of herself and the foundation.
Miriam Adelson lights the Al Davis Memorial torch. #vegas #raiders #stadium #vegasnation pic.twitter.com/eBuQaaouEE
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) August 15, 2021
Allegiant Stadium is ready for kickoff!
Minutes before kickoff, and Allegiant Stadium is filling up to its capacity of 65,ooo. Raider Nation is out in full force!
The seats are filling in as kickoff is minutes away! #Raiders #RaiderNation #VegasNation #rjnow https://t.co/AmWAPX4n1Q pic.twitter.com/699rpXGsJP
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) August 15, 2021
Hanging out
This looks to be a favorite spot to hang out before, during or after the game. And you can’t beat the view. Fans were gathering in the Coors Light Landing around the Al Davis Memorial torch before today’s game.
The Coors Light Landing area around the Al Davis Memorial torch is a fan-favorite hangout spot pregame here at @AllegiantStadm. #vegas #raiders #stadium #vegasnation pic.twitter.com/D1fmxZLpCS
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) August 14, 2021
Only in Vegas …
Question I get all the time: Is there really a nightclub I'm the end zone @AllegiantStadm? Answer: pic.twitter.com/LXcr7ORccb
— Adam Hill (@AdamHillLVRJ) August 15, 2021
Where’s the bougiest place to watch the @Raiders play you ask? Answer below ⬇️ #raiders #VegasNation #RaiderNation #rjnow pic.twitter.com/d8d8WnMHMg
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) August 14, 2021
Parking check-in
Two hours before kickoff, plenty of traffic, but also plenty of parking.
RAIDERS GAMEDAY PARKING: I am out on Polaris Ave. where @AllegiantStadm officials are saying optimal parking time is almost over.
Plenty of parking left and plenty of staff on hand to direct attendees. #RaiderNation @reviewjournal @VegasNation #VegasNation #RJNow #Raiders pic.twitter.com/qhihm8x0Yl
— James Schaeffer (@jamesmschaeffer) August 14, 2021
Raiders House Band performs for fans
David Perrico and his band are entertaining Raiders fans eagerly awaiting the 6 p.m. kickoff, while some fans pose for pictures in the Black Hole section of Allegiant Stadium.
Fans taking pics with @gorillarilla in the south end zone area, the Black Hole section of @AllegiantStadm #vegas #raiders #stadium pic.twitter.com/vZt1GyGHcC
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) August 14, 2021
Hello .#NoybelGorgoy @Raiders #DavidPerrico @AllegiantStadm @reviewjournal #RJnow #NFL #Raiders pic.twitter.com/2Rq1YL4zF5
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) August 14, 2021
Ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opens Allegiant Stadium
After sitting complete for 379 days, Raiders owner Mark Davis carried out the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Allegiant Stadium on Saturday, officially opening the $2 billion facility to Raider Nation.
ribbon cutting
With the Raiders playing their inaugural season last year without fans, the team’s first preseason game of the year has as much hype as any game not in the regular season.
Davis himself hasn’t been to an event at the stadium, after vowing to fans that if they couldn’t attend, he wouldn’t either.
“It feels like it’s been 60 years,” Davis said of the year-long wait. “Finally we get to go home.”
A quick chat with @Raiders owner Mark Davis before he welcomes in #RaiderNation to @AllegiantStadm. @reviewjournal @VegasNation #VegasNation #RJNow #Raiders pic.twitter.com/yV636WnEXJ
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) August 14, 2021
Among the invited guests who took part in the ribbon cutting were Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman and former Mayor Oscar Goodman, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo and entertainer Carlos Santana.
Fans already began congregating around the stadium as the Raider faithful began carrying out the first official tailgate parties in the organization’s history here. Tailgating was a staple when the team was in Oakland, and early on, it is evident that tradition translated over to Southern Nevada.
— Mick Akers
Raiders owner Mark Davis hypes the crowd up as they enter @AllegiantStadm for the first time for a Raiders game. #vegas #raiders #stadium @raiders pic.twitter.com/eaDyVXg9Am
— Mick Akers (@mickakers) August 14, 2021
Stay with us all day we as bring you live reports on the fan experience that only Las Vegas and Allegiant Stadium can provide.
What you need to know
Check out the following links for everything you need to know — on and off the field — ahead of Saturday night’s game.
— Fan’s guide to Allegiant Stadium
— What to watch in the Raiders preseason opener
— Mask mandate will be enforced at Allegiant Stadium
— Field of Dreams: An in-depth look at Allegiant Stadium
The calm before the storm #Raiders #RaiderNation #VegasNation #RJNow pic.twitter.com/5Eahp9hoBG
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) August 14, 2021
Let there be fans! #Raiders #RaiderNation #VegasNation #RJNow pic.twitter.com/q3FJ8reTWL
— Cassie Soto (@_CassieSoto) August 14, 2021
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