5 Best Sports-Viewing Weekends in Vegas

There are countless options when it comes to deciding when to go to Vegas, but one thing to consider is maximizing your time. 

Given all that there is to do when it comes to live sporting events, it’s easy to make a weekend out of going to Vegas centered around sports.

Here are the five best sports-viewing weekends in Vegas.

5 Best Ultimate Sports-Viewing Weekends in Vegas

Vegas Golden Knights/Raiders Home Game Weekend 

Find a weekend in the fall where there’s a Golden Knights home game on a Saturday and a Raiders home game on a Sunday. 

Park MGM/New York-New York is on either side of T-Mobile Arena, which is where the Golden Knights play. 

Mandalay Bay offers convenient access to Allegiant Stadium via Stadium Walk. 

F1 Race Weekend 

F1 offers experiences all week leading up to the race in Vegas, making it one of the most exciting weeks/weekends of the year.  

When it comes to watching it, Aria/Cosmopolitan/Bellagio are all trackside and offer excellent views come race day.

As an added bonus for 2025, the Raiders play at home the day after the race. 

UFC International Fight Week  

There are events across town leading up to the fights. In 2025, the event included the UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, UFC X, a two-day fan experience, and the highly anticipated UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira.

Park MGM/NYNY is on either side of T-Mobile Arena, which is where the fights take place.

NBA In-Season Cup 

The NBA Cup is an in-season tournament that debuted during the 2023-24 season, and the final three games take place at the T-Mobile Arena in mid-December.

Park MGM/NYNY is on either side of T-Mobile Arena, which is where the games take place.

NFR – National Finals Rodeo 

While not sports-related, this week in December is a particularly busy time with events across town, spanning 10 full days. 

MGM properties are a great place to stay for convenient access to events