Raiders Seek $75M in Public Funds for Allegiant Stadium Upgrade

The Las Vegas Raiders are seeking approval for a $158 million upgrade to the north entrance of Allegiant Stadium, a project that would use $75 million in public funds from a taxpayer account to create a new "front door" for the venue ahead of Super Bowl LXIII in 2029. The proposal was discussed at a Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, with a final vote tentatively scheduled for a special session on September 2.

The project, known as the North Plaza Project, aims to overhaul the stadium's north entrance by constructing an elevated pedestrian platform and public plaza. This would create a more direct and improved path for the more than 20,000 fans who cross the Hacienda Avenue bridge from the Las Vegas Strip to attend Raiders games and other major events. According to Stadium Authority Chairman Steve Hill, the current infrastructure is a pressure point, forcing visitors to walk down to street level before entering the stadium. The redesign would allow fans to remain on an elevated walkway, serving as a significant gathering point.

The Raiders organization has committed to funding the remaining $83 million of the project privately. The requested $75...