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Step inside Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas with Sibley Scoles for NBC’s Open House, as she invites viewers into the home of the Las Vegas Raiders — located at 3333 Al Davis Way in Las Vegas, Nevada and explores everything from the Legacy Bricks and Wynn Field Club to the Raiders locker room and natural grass field that moves in and out of the stadium. The fully enclosed, climate controlled stadium also serves as the home of UNLV Football and hosts concerts and other major sporting events.
The tour begins at the main entrance, where Raiders Foundation Legacy Bricks line the floor with the names and numbers of members of the Raiders community. From there, Sibley heads into the stadium and toward the Wynn Field Club, a premium space positioned close to the turf. On game days, the club puts fans close to the action while offering a polished setting for food, drinks and time with fellow Raiders supporters.
The tour then moves behind the scenes and into the Raiders locker room, where Sibley runs into Michael Mayer and AJ Cole. The players show her how they use the spacious room for stretching and warmups, including the 90 90 mobility exercise. Away from the uproarious excitement of game day, the locker room provides viewers an exclusive glimpse of the routines that take place before players head onto the field.
Next, Sibley and AJ Cole make their way toward the tunnel and the playing surface. Since the tour is occurring on an off day, the natural grass field is actually sitting outside the stadium, where it can receive sunlight and water. The field moves on a sliding tray that allows the grass to spend time outdoors for natural light and maintenance before returning inside for games.
As Sibley explores the stadium with Cole, the conversation turns to what makes Allegiant Stadium feel like a home away from home for the Raiders. Cole reflects on the way players and fans have made the stadium their own, as it has helped bring together supporters from Oakland, Los Angeles and Las Vegas. For him, home turf goes beyond the walls of the stadium; it encompasses all the time spent there, the routines the players run through every day, and the memories created with Raiders nation.
Thanks for the tour, Sibley! Which sports arenas would you like us to explore next? Share your recommendation in a comment below!
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