Both Allegiant Stadium and State Farm Stadium are modern, multi-purpose venues designed to enhance the fan experience. Allegiant Stadium stands out with its advanced video displays and high-density Wi-Fi, while State Farm Stadium offers more on-site parking and a retractable roof. The choice depends on the importance of these specific features to the user.
Attribute | Allegiant Stadium | State Farm Stadium |
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Seating Capacity | Standard seating capacity is 65,000, expandable to 71,835 for special events, and 61,000 for soccer games. | 63,400, expandable to 73,000 for mega-events, 72,200 with temporary seating, and 78,600 with standing room |
Roof Type | Domed roof made of semi-translucent ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene). | Retractable, made of translucent Birdair fabric, opens in 12 minutes, first retractable roof built on an incline |
Luxury Suites Available | 128 executive suites. | 88 suites, including Club Suites and Loft Suites |
Field Surface Type | Roll-in natural Bermuda grass field and an artificial turf field. Natural grass is used for NFL games, and artificial turf is mainly for college football games. | Natural grass, Tifway 419 Hybrid Bermuda, roll-out tray |
Food and Beverage Options | Wide variety of options from classic stadium snacks to gourmet dining, including hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, brisket sandwiches, street tacos, bars and lounges (Modelo Cantina, Jack Daniels Bar, Woodson Whiskey Branded Bar), salads, wraps, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free choices. | 47 concession stands, upscale and traditional options in lounge areas, two-drink limit per transaction |
Parking Availability and Cost | 2,700 parking spots surrounding the stadium, 6,000 in proximity, and over 35,000 within a mile. Parking passes are required and available via the SpotHero app. | 14,000 on-site parking spaces, Sportsman's Park carparks open 4 hours prior to kickoff |
Public Transportation Access | RTC Game Day Express, Deuce on the Strip, and the Las Vegas Monorail. | Valley Metro buses (Route 17 and Route 70), light rail to Desert Sky Transit Center with shuttle services |
ADA Accessibility | ADA accessible with seating throughout the stadium. Accessible entry lanes and ADA seating areas with companion seating are available. | Accessible seating on all levels, elevators, ADA parking, courtesy cart service, wheelchair assistance, open captioning, ADA accessible restrooms with baby-changing tables |
Scoreboard and Video Display Quality | 275-foot media mesh video screen facing Interstate 15 and a dual-sided 3D Oculus board above the north end zone. Over 40,000 square feet of video boards. | Two high-resolution video scoreboards, open captioning under north and south videoboards |
Wi-Fi Connectivity | State-of-the-art, high-density Wi-Fi system named 'Allegiant Stadium WiFi by Cox,' free for all guests, fully covered by 1,700 managed Wi-Fi access points. | Free Wi-Fi access throughout the stadium |
Event Hosting Capabilities | NFL games, college football, concerts, soccer matches, boxing bouts, on-field receptions, and banquets. | Arizona Cardinals games, Fiesta Bowl, international soccer matches, motorsports, trade shows, concerts, corporate events |
Overall Fan Experience Rating | Aims to provide an unforgettable experience with interactive concourses and displays of Raiders history. | Generally positive, praised for atmosphere, comfortable seating, good views, and variety of food options |