Las Vegas Sports Scene: A Comprehensive Guide
Las Vegas continues to solidify its position as a major sports hub, hosting professional teams, high-profile events, and attracting significant media coverage. This guide provides an overview of the current sports landscape in Las Vegas, including professional teams, upcoming events, and relevant broadcast information as of March 25, 2026.
Professional Sports Teams in Las Vegas
Golden Knights (NHL)
The Vegas Golden Knights are a prominent fixture in the Las Vegas sports scene. Games are broadcast on KKGK-AM (1340) and KFLG-FM (94.7). Upcoming home games include matches against the Edmonton Oilers on March 27th (ESPN), the Washington Capitals on March 28th (KMCC-34), and the Vancouver Canucks on March 30th (KMCC-34).
Silver Knights (AHL)
The Henderson Silver Knights, the AHL affiliate of the Golden Knights, play their home games in Henderson. Their schedule includes a game against the Ontario Reign on March 26th, and road games against the Milwaukee Admirals on March 27th and 28th. Games are broadcast on KLAV-AM (1230).
Aviators (Pacific Coast League)
The Las Vegas Aviators, a Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, are scheduled to play the Salt Lake Bees from March 28th to March 30th at Las Vegas Ballpark. Broadcasts can be found on KRLV-AM (920).
Lights FC (United Soccer League)
Lights FC will host Monterey Bay on March 29th at Cashman Field, with coverage on SSSEN. Future home games are scheduled for April 4th against El Paso and April 11th against Sacramento.
Knight Hawks (Indoor Football League)
The Las Vegas Knight Hawks will be on the road against the Tucson Sugar Skulls on March 30th. Their next home game is April 12th against the Jacksonville Sharks. Games are broadcast on KLAV-AM (1230).
Desert Dogs (National Lacrosse League)
The Las Vegas Desert Dogs will host the Calgary Roughnecks on March 29th, broadcast on SSSEN. Upcoming games include road matches against the Colorado Mammoth on April 3rd and the Philadelphia Wings on April 11th (Fox).
Recent Sports News
- NBA: Luka Dončić of the Los Angeles Lakers had a 16th technical foul rescinded, avoiding a one-game suspension. Las Vegas Sports Network
- NFL: Jaxon Smith-Njigba of the Seattle Seahawks signed a record-breaking $168.6M contract extension. Las Vegas Sports Network
- NHL: Jessi Pierce, a beloved NHL reporter, tragically died in a house fire with her three children. Las Vegas Sports Network
- MLB: Scottie Scheffler withdrew from the Houston Open ahead of his baby’s arrival. Las Vegas Sports Network
- College Basketball: Gerry McNamara is returning to Syracuse as the men’s basketball head coach. Las Vegas Sports Network
- College Basketball: Wes Miller was hired as the men’s basketball coach for the Charlotte 49ers. Las Vegas Sports Network
- MLB: The Arizona Cardinals signed veteran returner Devin Duvernay to a one-year contract worth $2.5M. Las Vegas Sports Network
- NFL: Maxx Crosby reaffirmed his commitment to the Las Vegas Raiders. Las Vegas Sports Network
- College Basketball: UMass stunned undefeated Miami (Ohio) in the MAC Tournament. Las Vegas Sports Network
Upcoming Events
Several sporting events are scheduled in Las Vegas in the coming days:
- March 25: Lee’s Family Forum
- March 27: Earl E. Wilson Stadium
- March 27: Las Vegas Ballpark
- March 28: Earl E. Wilson Stadium
- March 28: Lee’s Family Forum
- March 28: Las Vegas Ballpark
- March 28: Cashman Field
Television and Radio Listings
For a comprehensive TV and radio schedule of sports events in the Las Vegas area, refer to the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s sports TV guide. Listings include major cable and satellite broadcasters.
Oakland A’s Relocation
The Oakland Athletics are currently playing in West Sacramento but have a June homestand scheduled at Las Vegas Ballpark. Games are broadcast on NBC Sports California for at least the 2026 season. The New York Times
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