Apr 20 / 2026
Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV, has been named Pollstar’s “Stadium of the Year” (U.S. only) for 2026 at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards, held last week at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles. This prestigious recognition highlights the venue’s exceptional programming, world-class guest experience, and significant contributions to the live entertainment industry.
The Pollstar Awards, the only peer-voted live entertainment industry awards, recognize the top tours, venues, and industry leaders across more than 40 categories. Allegiant Stadium competed against some of the nation’s most iconic venues, including Fenway Park, MetLife Stadium, Nissan Stadium, SoFi Stadium, and Soldier Field.
“This award is a testament to the dedication of our team and partners, and to the fans and guests who make this venue so special,” said Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders. “Mark Davis built Allegiant Stadium with a vision to deliver world-class experiences at every touchpoint, from seamless entry and innovative technology to unforgettable moments on and off the field. We’re proud to continue raising the bar and showcasing what Las Vegas can and has been delivering on a global stage.”
During the awards reporting period, Allegiant Stadium showcased superior programming, effective promotion and marketing, quality production values, and an exemplary experience for both fans and artists. The venue has established itself as a premier destination for world-class concerts, sporting events, and entertainment spectacles.
Allegiant Stadium continues to generate a significant economic impact for the city. According to the Las Vegas Raiders Impact Report for 2025, which was released in January 2026, 62% of visitors came to Las Vegas specifically for a live sporting, music or entertainment event at Allegiant Stadium, resulting in an estimated $1.1 billion in economic impact.
Live music and entertainment events at Allegiant Stadium earned more than $281 million in gross revenue during the 2025 calendar year. 2025 concerts included Mayday, AC/DC, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Coldplay, Shakira, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, and Paul McCartney. The year also included WrestleMania 41, the most successful WrestleMania in history, and championship boxing with Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, setting new records for attendance and live-event revenue. On the field, the stadium hosted the Las Vegas Bowl, Inter Miami v. Club America soccer match, 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, the HBCU Classic and Rugby League Las Vegas.
The stadium will continue to feature a full calendar of major events for the remainder of 2026, including Morgan Wallen, BTS, Fuerza Regida, Ed Sheeran, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, The R&B Tour – Starring Usher Raymond and Chris Brown, and Foo Fighters with numerous additional events to be announced. The award-winning venue is also the future host-site for the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship, and the 2028 NCAA Men’s Final Four and Super Bowl LXIII. The full upcoming event calendar can be found at https://www.allegiantstadium.com/events.
“Being named Pollstar’s ‘Stadium of the Year’ is an incredible honor and a reflection of the passion and pride the Allegiant Stadium team brings every day,” said Andy Gorchov, general manager of Allegiant Stadium for Legends Global, which manages the stadium. “Legends Global is proud to partner with the Raiders and the Las Vegas community to deliver world-class experiences that set the standard for our industry. We’re grateful to the agents, promoters, artists, and athletes who trust us with their biggest events, and most importantly, to the fans who bring Allegiant Stadium to life.”
The 37th Annual Pollstar Awards ceremony was part of Pollstar Live!, the world’s largest gathering of concert industry professionals. The three-day conference, held April 14-16, 2026, brought together talent buyers, promoters, agents, venue operators, and other touring professionals to celebrate excellence across the live entertainment industry.
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About Allegiant Stadium
Located adjacent to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and home to the Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium is an award-winning global events destination. A state-of-the-art, multipurpose venue with a capacity of 65,000, Allegiant Stadium has hosted world-class music artists, such as Garth Brooks, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Taylor Swift and BTS with more legendary concerts to come. The fully enclosed stadium is also home to the UNLV Rebels football team and has hosted premier sporting events such as the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, Pac-12 Championship Game, Las Vegas Bowl, and WWE SummerSlam. The venue hosted NFL Pro Bowls in both 2022 and 2023, and Super Bowl LVIII in February of 2024 – the first in Las Vegas history – and hosted WrestleMania 41 in April of 2025. Allegiant Stadium is committed to giving back to the community through numerous diversity, inclusion, and community outreach initiatives. In addition, Allegiant Stadium is proud to be both LEED Gold certified and powered by 100% Nevada-sourced renewable energy and is dedicated to implementing sustainable practices and programs. For more information on Allegiant Stadium, visit www.allegiantstadium.com or follow us at @allegiantstadm on X and @allegiantstadium on Instagram.
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