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Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas

From Jedd Rosche

(LifeWire) - Location: 7000 E. Russell Rd.

Las Vegas, Nev. 89122

Phone: (702) 895-3761

Website: www.unlvtickets.com

Description: Home to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas Runnin' Rebel football team, this stadium can hold up to 40,000 guests and has hosted concerts by the Grateful Dead, U2, Tom Petty and the Eagles. After a $17.5 million renovation in 1998, the facility expanded by 9,000 seats and added new concourses and dining facilities. It has hosted the annual Vegoose Music Festival and is home to the NCAA Las Vegas Bowl football game.

Concessions: Yes, more than 15 dining outlets

Catering: Yes, luxury options available

Conventions: Yes

Events: Mainly football, but some other major outdoor events including monster truck rallies.

Parking: Yes

Tip: Like the neighboring Thomas and Mack Center, tickets can be purchased online for Sam Boyd events. Guests can print tickets from home and might qualify for time-sensitive or seasonal deals.

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