Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas has won Pollstar’s Stadium of the Year award for 2026, the industry’s peer-voted recognition honoring the top venues in live entertainment. The award was presented at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards ceremony on April 15, 2026, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles.
The venue defeated some of the nation’s most iconic stadiums to claim the honor, competing against Fenway Park in Boston, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, Nissan Stadium in Tennessee, SoFi Stadium in California, and Soldier Field in Chicago, according to the official Pollstar Awards results.
Allegiant Stadium’s win reflects its programming strength and guest experience during the awards reporting period. The venue showcased “exceptional programming, world-class guest experience, and significant contributions to the live entertainment industry,” according to the stadium’s official announcement. During 2025, live music and entertainment events at the venue earned more than $281 million in gross revenue, with concerts featuring major artists including Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Coldplay, Shakira, and Paul McCartney.
The stadium’s economic footprint extends far beyond ticket sales. 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 for the city.
Sandra Douglass Morgan, President of the Las Vegas Raiders, emphasized the team’s vision for the venue in a statement: “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. 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.”
Beyond concerts, the 65,000-capacity fully enclosed stadium hosted major sporting events in 2025, including WrestleMania 41, championship boxing with Canelo Alvarez versus Terence Crawford, the Las Vegas Bowl, Inter Miami versus Club America soccer, and the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. The venue is also slated to host the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship, the 2028 NCAA Men’s Final Four, and Super Bowl LXIII in 2028.
The Pollstar Awards are the only peer-voted live entertainment industry awards, recognizing top tours, venues, and industry leaders across more than 40 categories. The 37th Annual Pollstar Awards ceremony was part of Pollstar Live!, the world’s largest gathering of concert industry professionals, which brought together talent buyers, promoters, agents, venue operators, and other touring professionals in April 2026.
Sources
- Allegiant Stadium — official announcement of Pollstar Stadium of the Year award, venue details, economic impact figures, and quotes from leadership
- KLAS 8 News Now — confirmation of award and 2025 concert lineup
- iHeart — complete list of 2026 Pollstar Awards winners and competing venues
- Pollstar News — 37th Annual Pollstar Awards details and industry context
