Best 2026 NFL weekends to visit Las Vegas for Raiders games and concerts

Las Vegas is one of the few NFL cities where a visiting football fanbase should also prepare for a full-blown entertainment trip. You can build the whole getaway around a Raiders home game at Allegiant Stadium, then stack in a major concert the night before or make a whole weekend out of it.

That matters because Raiders home kickoffs in 2026 all land on Sunday afternoons. With fans who have always wanted a bucket list trip to Vegas, a Raiders game on Sunday is only one part of building a strong Friday-to-Sunday itinerary. The best weekends are the ones where the Vegas concert calendar brings real star power and the timing makes the whole trip feel easy instead of rushed.

These are the Las Vegas football weekends that stand out most based on NFL matchup and concert strength—and there are plenty of big-name artists coming to the desert during football season.

The best Las Vegas weekends for 2026 Raiders games and concerts

There are always fun reasons to visit Las Vegas, but these are the weekends where the NFL matchup, the concert calendar and the overall itinerary line up best in 2026.

Thursday, September 10 to Sunday, September 13: Dolphins game + Carin Leon, Marc Anthony, Cristian Castro and Deep Purple with Kansas

The first Raiders home weekend of the season is also a Latin-heavy concert mix that makes this an especially natural fit for Miami’s traveling fans. Carin Leon brings the biggest-event feel of the weekend as the regional Mexican star and first Latin artist to headline Sphere. Marc Anthony gives the lineup a major salsa-pop residency anchor with his “My Way” run at Fontainebleau. Cristian Castro adds a nostalgia-heavy Latin pop option through “Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026,” while Deep Purple with Kansas gives classic-rock fans a true legacy-bands night. 

Raiders game

Sunday, September 13, 1:25pm PT: Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders

Top concerts

Thursday, September 10: Carin Leon, Sphere Thursday, September 10: Deep Purple with special guest Kansas, PH Live at Planet Hollywood Friday, September 11: Carin Leon, Sphere Friday, September 11: Marc Anthony, Fontainebleau at LIV Las Vegas Friday, September 11: Cristian Castro, Resorts World Theatre Saturday, September 12: Carin Leon, Sphere Saturday, September 12: Marc Anthony, Fontainebleau at LIV Las Vegas Saturday, September 12: Cristian Castro, Resorts World Theatre

Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18: Bills game + Metallica, Barry Manilow, Phil Wickham, Keith Urban and Earth, Wind & Fire

This is one of the most complete Las Vegas weekends on the calendar, especially for a fanbase like Buffalo that tends to travel with real energy. Metallica is the biggest highlight through “Life Burns Faster” at Sphere, with the same No Repeat Weekend setup and first-metal-at-Sphere appeal. But the rest of the lineup gives this weekend even more punch: Barry Manilow adds a classic Vegas residency option, Phil Wickham brings a one-night contemporary Christian stop, Keith Urban gives the weekend a strong country headliner, and Earth, Wind & Fire provides a legacy soul-funk show that feels built for Vegas.

Raiders game

Sunday, October 18, 1:25pm PT: Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders

Top concerts

Thursday, October 15: Metallica, Sphere Thursday, October 15: Barry Manilow, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Friday, October 16: Barry Manilow, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Friday, October 16: Phil Wickham, Lee’s Family Forum Friday, October 16: Keith Urban, Fontainebleau at LIV Las Vegas Friday, October 16: Earth, Wind & Fire, Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Saturday, October 17: Metallica, Sphere Saturday, October 17: Barry Manilow, Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Saturday, October 17: Keith Urban, Fontainebleau at LIV Las Vegas Saturday, October 17: Earth, Wind & Fire, Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort

Thursday, October 22 to Sunday, October 25: Rams game + Metallica, Weezer, Mary J. Blige and Earth, Wind & Fire

This is a strong road-trip weekend for Rams fans looking for a short-hop Vegas getaway from Los Angeles. Metallica is still the weekend’s biggest draw through the “Life Burns Faster” Sphere residency and its No Repeat Weekend setup. But this one also gets a big boost from variety: Weezer brings alt-rock nostalgia through “The Gathering Tour,” Mary J. Blige gives the lineup an R&B heavyweight at Dolby Live, and Earth, Wind & Fire returns as another classic Vegas-friendly option for fans who want something a little more timeless.

Raiders game

Sunday, October 25, 1:25pm PT: Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders

Top concerts

Thursday, October 22: Metallica, Sphere Friday, October 23: Weezer, T-Mobile Arena Friday, October 23: Mary J. Blige, Dolby Live at Park MGM Friday, October 23: Earth, Wind & Fire, Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort Saturday, October 24: Metallica, Sphere Saturday, October 24: Mary J. Blige, Dolby Live Saturday, October 24: Earth, Wind & Fire, Venetian Theatre at The Venetian Resort

Friday, November 13 to Sunday, November 15: Seahawks game + Eagles, VIVA LA LISA, KATSEYE, Babyface and Blue Oyster Cult

This is easily the most K-pop-friendly football weekend on the whole schedule, and it gives Seahawks fans a strong case for turning a road game into a full Vegas trip. LISA’s “VIVA LA LISA” is the first-ever K-pop Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, which gives the weekend a more destination-event feel than a typical NFL road trip. KATSEYE is also performing with a Saturday arena date on the group’s “WILDWORLD Tour,” giving fans a newer-generation pop option in the same weekend. The Eagles still add major Sphere star power, while Babyface and Blue Oyster Cult round out the lineup.

Raiders game

Sunday, November 15, 1:05pm PT: Seattle Seahawks at Las Vegas Raiders

Top concerts

Friday, November 13: Eagles, Sphere Friday, November 13: LISA, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Friday, November 13: Babyface, Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort Saturday, November 14: Eagles, Sphere Saturday, November 14: LISA, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Saturday, November 14: Blue Oyster Cult, M Resort Spa Casino Saturday, November 14: KATSEYE, MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, November 14: Babyface, Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort

Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13: Chargers game + Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean

This weekend is lighter on concert depth, but it still works because the one concert option is big enough to define the whole trip. Chargers fans can make this an easy divisional road weekend, and the Friday-night Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean stop at Allegiant Stadium gives the city a huge country kickoff before Sunday football. It is part of the “Double Down Tour,” a four-date stadium run that brings two major country headliners onto the same bill.

Raiders game

Sunday, December 13, 1:05pm PT: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

Top concert

Friday, December 11: Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, Allegiant Stadium

Saturday, December 19 to Sunday, December 20: Broncos game + Olivia Rodrigo

If you want the biggest blockbuster concert weekend in Vegas late in the NFL season, this is the one. Broncos fans travel well, and Olivia Rodrigo gives this rivalry weekend another reason to head to Vegas thanks to “The Unraveled Tour.” The key detail is flexibility. She plays both Saturday and Sunday, and with the Sunday show starting at 7:00 p.m. PT, there is more than enough time to do Raiders-Broncos in the afternoon and still make the concert if you want a jam-packed day.

Raiders game

Sunday, December 20, 1:25pm PT: Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders

Top concerts

Saturday, December 19: Olivia Rodrigo, T-Mobile Arena Sunday, December 20: Olivia Rodrigo, T-Mobile Arena

What are the Raiders' home games for the 2026 regular season?

The Raiders have eight home games at Allegiant Stadium in the 2026 regular season, and every one of them is a Sunday afternoon kickoff. Here is the full home schedule.

• Sunday, Sept. 13, 1:25 p.m. PT: Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders

• Sunday, Oct. 4, 1:25 p.m. PT: Kansas City Chiefs at Las Vegas Raiders

• Sunday, Oct. 18, 1:25 p.m. PT: Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders

• Sunday, Oct. 25, 1:25pm PT: Los Angeles Rams at Las Vegas Raiders

• Sunday, Nov. 15, 1:05pm PT: Seattle Seahawks at Las Vegas Raiders

• Sunday, Dec. 13, 1:05pm PT: Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders

• Sunday, Dec. 20, 1:25pm PT: Denver Broncos at Las Vegas Raiders

• Sunday, Dec. 27, 1:05pm PT: Tennessee Titans at Las Vegas Raiders

Can you realistically do a Raiders game and a concert on the same day in Las Vegas?

Usually, the better Vegas play is to build a full weekend, not force a same-day sprint. All of these home games are Sunday afternoon kickoffs, while the strongest concerts fall on Thursday, Friday or Saturday nights.

That said, the Broncos weekend stands out because Olivia Rodrigo also plays Sunday night. If you are trying to build a true same-day double, that is an amazing opportunity among the concerts on the Raiders home schedule.

For most of the other weekends, the ideal version is simple: concert the night before, Raiders game the next day.

How to plan a Raiders and concert weekend in Vegas with SeatGeek

Las Vegas makes this kind of trip easier than most NFL cities because there is always something happening beyond the game itself, and SeatGeek makes it easier to plan the whole weekend in one place. Instead of bouncing between separate ticket sites, you can compare Raiders home games, Sphere shows, arena concerts and theater dates across the same trip.

Once you know your Vegas weekend, SeatGeek helps you shop smarter with all-in pricing, Deal Score, interactive seat maps and View From Seat photos, so you can compare value, check sightlines and decide whether to spend up for the Raiders game, the concert or both. And once your events are booked, you do not have to sweat the tickets thanks to SeatGeek’s Buyer Guarantee.

When the right matchup and the right headliner land on the same weekend, Vegas can feel bigger, louder and more memorable than almost any other NFL road trip.