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 "as_of": "2026-10-08",
 "license": "Free to reuse with attribution to VegasFans.com and the listed sources.",
 "source_registry": "https://vegasfans.com/data/sources.json",
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  {
   "slug": "aces",
   "name": "Las Vegas Aces",
   "short": "Aces",
   "league": "WNBA",
   "sport": "basketball",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "2018",
   "venue": "michelob-ultra-arena",
   "accent": "red",
   "official": "aces-home",
   "schedule": "aces-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-aces",
   "same_as": [
    "https://aces.wnba.com/",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Aces"
   ],
   "title": "Las Vegas Aces: Three WNBA Titles, 2026 Playoffs & Fan Guide",
   "description": "The Las Vegas Aces have won three WNBA championships (2022, 2023, 2025) and play at Michelob Ultra Arena. 2026 semifinal status, history, A'ja Wilson and FAQ, all sourced.",
   "answer": "The Las Vegas Aces are Las Vegas's WNBA team and its winningest pro franchise. They moved to Las Vegas in 2018 and won WNBA championships in 2022, 2023 and 2025. Home games are at Michelob Ultra Arena inside Mandalay Bay.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "WNBA, Western Conference [@w-aces]"
    },
    {
     "label": "In Las Vegas since",
     "value": "2018 season (after San Antonio and Utah) [@w-aces]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay [@w-aces]"
    },
    {
     "label": "WNBA titles",
     "value": "3: 2022, 2023, 2025 [@w-aces]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Ownership",
     "value": "Mark Davis (also owns the Raiders) and Tom Brady [@w-aces]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Head coach",
     "value": "Becky Hammon, in her fifth season in 2026 [@w-aces-2026]"
    },
    {
     "label": "2026 playoffs",
     "value": "Beat Indiana 2–1 in the first round. Trail Golden State 0–2 in the semifinals after losing 71–60 and 83–81. [@espn-aces-sched]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "How many championships have the Aces won?",
     "a": "Three WNBA championships: 2022, 2023 and 2025. They also won the 2022 Commissioner's Cup. [@w-aces]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where do the Aces play?",
     "a": "At Michelob Ultra Arena inside Mandalay Bay on the south Strip. The arena opened in 1999 and seats about 12,000. [@w-aces, w-michelob]"
    },
    {
     "q": "When is the next Aces home game?",
     "a": "Semifinal Game 3 against the Golden State Valkyries is Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. PT at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Game 4 would be Saturday, Oct. 10, in Las Vegas, only if necessary. [@espn-aces-sched]"
    },
    {
     "q": "How many MVPs has A'ja Wilson won?",
     "a": "Four, in 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025. She was also 2023 Finals MVP. [@w-ajawilson]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Who owns the Aces?",
     "a": "Mark Davis, who also owns the Raiders, and Tom Brady. [@w-aces]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/aces/",
   "sources": [
    "w-aces",
    "w-aces-2026",
    "espn-aces-sched"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "athletics",
   "name": "Athletics (Las Vegas, 2028)",
   "short": "Athletics",
   "league": "MLB",
   "sport": "baseball",
   "status": "relocating",
   "since": "2028",
   "venue": "athletics-ballpark",
   "accent": "green",
   "official": "athletics-home",
   "wikipedia": "w-athletics",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.mlb.com/athletics",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_(baseball)"
   ],
   "title": "Athletics to Las Vegas: Ballpark Timeline, Cost & What's Confirmed",
   "description": "The Athletics are moving to Las Vegas, with a $2.1 billion ballpark on the former Tropicana site targeted for completion Feb. 29, 2028. The relocation timeline, construction milestones and FAQ, all sourced.",
   "answer": "The Athletics are moving from Oakland to Las Vegas. MLB owners approved the move unanimously in November 2023, and the team is building a $2.1 billion ballpark on the former Tropicana site on the Strip, targeted for completion on Feb. 29, 2028. Until then the A's play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "Major League Baseball (MLB), American League [@w-athletics]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Relocation approved",
     "value": "Unanimous vote of MLB owners, November 2023 [@w-as-reloc]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Ballpark cost",
     "value": "$2.1 billion [@rj-as-arch, sbj-as-cost]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Site",
     "value": "Former Tropicana site on the Las Vegas Strip [@w-as-reloc]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Seats",
     "value": "About 30,000 [@rj-as-arch]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Completion target",
     "value": "Feb. 29, 2028 [@sbj-as-cost]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Interim home",
     "value": "Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento (2025 and 2026 seasons) [@w-as-reloc]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Latest milestone",
     "value": "Third roof arch completed Oct. 7, 2026 [@rj-as-arch]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "When will the A's play in Las Vegas?",
     "a": "The ballpark is targeted for completion on Feb. 29, 2028. The team says it remains on time. [@sbj-as-cost]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where is the A's ballpark?",
     "a": "On the former Tropicana site on the Las Vegas Strip. [@w-as-reloc]"
    },
    {
     "q": "How much does the ballpark cost?",
     "a": "About $2.1 billion, according to recent reporting. [@rj-as-arch, sbj-as-cost]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Have the A's played in Las Vegas before?",
     "a": "Yes. The Oakland A's played regular-season games at Cashman Field in 1996, and the team scheduled six games at Las Vegas Ballpark in June 2026. [@w-athletics, w-lvballpark]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Will the team be called the Las Vegas Athletics?",
     "a": "Not confirmed. In January 2026 the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied the team's applications to trademark 'Las Vegas Athletics' and 'Vegas Athletics.' [@w-as-reloc]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/athletics/",
   "sources": [
    "w-as-reloc",
    "rj-as-arch",
    "sbj-as-cost",
    "w-athletics"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "aviators",
   "name": "Las Vegas Aviators",
   "short": "Aviators",
   "league": "Triple-A · Pacific Coast League",
   "sport": "baseball",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "1983",
   "venue": "las-vegas-ballpark",
   "accent": "cyan",
   "official": "aviators-home",
   "schedule": "aviators-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-aviators",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.milb.com/las-vegas",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Aviators"
   ],
   "title": "Las Vegas Aviators: Triple-A Baseball in Summerlin, History & Fan Guide",
   "description": "The Las Vegas Aviators are the Athletics' Triple-A affiliate at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin. They have been in the Pacific Coast League since 1983 and won PCL titles in 1986, 1988 and 2025.",
   "answer": "The Las Vegas Aviators are the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics and play at Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin. The franchise, formerly the Stars and the 51s, has played in the Pacific Coast League since 1983 and won the PCL title in 1986, 1988 and 2025.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "Pacific Coast League (Triple-A) [@w-aviators]"
    },
    {
     "label": "MLB affiliate",
     "value": "Athletics (first agreement after the 2018 season) [@w-aviators]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Former names",
     "value": "Las Vegas Stars, Las Vegas 51s [@w-aviators]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "Las Vegas Ballpark, Downtown Summerlin (opened 2019) [@w-lvballpark]"
    },
    {
     "label": "PCL titles",
     "value": "1986, 1988 (as the Stars), 2025 [@w-aviators]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Who are the Aviators affiliated with?",
     "a": "The Athletics. Las Vegas signed its first player-development deal with the then-Oakland A's after the 2018 season. [@w-aviators]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where do the Aviators play?",
     "a": "At Las Vegas Ballpark, 1650 South Pavilion Center Drive in Downtown Summerlin. It has 8,196 seats and holds 10,000 with lawn and standing room. [@w-lvballpark]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where did Las Vegas Triple-A baseball play before 2019?",
     "a": "At Cashman Field near downtown, which opened in 1983. [@w-cashman]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Have the Aviators won a championship?",
     "a": "Yes. They won the 2025 PCL championship. The franchise also won as the Stars in 1986 and 1988. [@w-aviators]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/aviators/",
   "sources": [
    "w-aviators",
    "w-lvballpark"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "desert-dogs",
   "name": "Las Vegas Desert Dogs",
   "short": "Desert Dogs",
   "league": "National Lacrosse League",
   "sport": "other",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "2022",
   "venue": "lees-family-forum",
   "accent": "cyan",
   "wikipedia": "w-desertdogs",
   "same_as": [
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Desert_Dogs"
   ],
   "title": "Las Vegas Desert Dogs: Pro Box Lacrosse at Lee's Family Forum",
   "description": "The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are a National Lacrosse League team co-owned by Joseph Tsai, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash and Dustin Johnson. They play at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson.",
   "answer": "The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are the city's National Lacrosse League (box lacrosse) team. The NLL awarded the franchise on June 21, 2021, to co-owners Joseph Tsai, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash and Dustin Johnson. The team plays at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "National Lacrosse League (NLL) [@w-desertdogs]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Awarded",
     "value": "June 21, 2021 [@w-desertdogs]"
    },
    {
     "label": "First season",
     "value": "2022–23, at Michelob Ultra Arena [@w-desertdogs]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "Lee's Family Forum, Henderson [@w-desertdogs]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Co-owners",
     "value": "Joseph Tsai, Wayne Gretzky, Steve Nash, Dustin Johnson [@w-desertdogs]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Where do the Desert Dogs play?",
     "a": "At Lee's Family Forum in Henderson. Their first season was at Michelob Ultra Arena. [@w-desertdogs]"
    },
    {
     "q": "When is the Desert Dogs' schedule?",
     "a": "The NLL plays in winter and spring. We couldn't reach the team's official site when we checked on Oct. 8, 2026, so we haven't listed 2026–27 dates yet. Verification in progress."
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/desert-dogs/",
   "sources": [
    "w-desertdogs"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "golden-knights",
   "name": "Vegas Golden Knights",
   "short": "Golden Knights",
   "league": "NHL",
   "sport": "hockey",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "2017",
   "venue": "t-mobile-arena",
   "accent": "gold",
   "official": "vgk-home",
   "schedule": "nhl-vgk-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-vgk",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.nhl.com/goldenknights",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegas_Golden_Knights"
   ],
   "title": "Vegas Golden Knights: History, 2026–27 Schedule & Fan Guide",
   "description": "The Vegas Golden Knights are Las Vegas's first major-league team: 2023 Stanley Cup champions, three Western Conference titles, home at T-Mobile Arena. Sourced history, this week's games and FAQ.",
   "answer": "The Vegas Golden Knights are the NHL team that made Las Vegas a major-league city. They began play in 2017, reached the Stanley Cup Final in their first season, won the Stanley Cup in 2023, and play home games at T-Mobile Arena on the Strip.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "National Hockey League (NHL), Pacific Division [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "First season",
     "value": "2017–18 [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "T-Mobile Arena, Paradise (the Strip) [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Stanley Cups",
     "value": "1 (2023) [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Ownership",
     "value": "Black Knight Sports and Entertainment, led by Bill Foley; Adrienne Maloof holds a minority stake [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Head coach",
     "value": "Ryan Craig (2026–present) [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "General manager",
     "value": "Kelly McCrimmon (2019–present) [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "2026–27 so far",
     "value": "3–1–0 after a 6–2 win at Seattle on Oct. 6, 2026 [@w-vgk-2627, nhl-api-vgk]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Where do the Golden Knights play?",
     "a": "At T-Mobile Arena, 3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard on the Strip. For hockey it seats 17,500 (20,000 with standing room). [@w-tmobile]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Have the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup?",
     "a": "Yes. Vegas beat the Florida Panthers 4–1 in the 2023 Stanley Cup Final for the franchise's first Cup. [@w-scf23]"
    },
    {
     "q": "How did the Golden Knights do in their first season?",
     "a": "They reached the 2018 Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season. Their 13 playoff wins on the way there are the most for any team in its first season. [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Who coaches the Golden Knights?",
     "a": "Ryan Craig is listed as head coach from 2026. He followed Bruce Cassidy (2022–2026) and John Tortorella (2026). [@w-vgk]"
    },
    {
     "q": "What happened in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final?",
     "a": "Vegas reached the Final for the third time and lost to the Carolina Hurricanes in six games. [@w-scf26]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where is the official schedule?",
     "a": "On NHL.com. This site lists only games we have checked against the NHL's own schedule data. [@nhl-vgk-sched, nhl-api-vgk]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/golden-knights/",
   "sources": [
    "w-vgk",
    "w-vgk-2627",
    "nhl-api-vgk"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "knight-hawks",
   "name": "Vegas Knight Hawks",
   "short": "Knight Hawks",
   "league": "Indoor Football League",
   "sport": "football",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "2022",
   "venue": "lees-family-forum",
   "accent": "gold",
   "official": "knighthawks-home",
   "wikipedia": "w-knighthawks",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.vegasknighthawks.com/",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegas_Knight_Hawks"
   ],
   "title": "Vegas Knight Hawks: 2025 IFL Champions at Lee's Family Forum",
   "description": "The Vegas Knight Hawks are an Indoor Football League team owned by Bill Foley. They play at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson and won the 2025 IFL National Championship.",
   "answer": "The Vegas Knight Hawks are an indoor football team in the Indoor Football League (IFL), owned by Golden Knights owner Bill Foley. They began play in 2022 at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson and won their first IFL National Championship on August 23, 2025.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "Indoor Football League (IFL) [@w-knighthawks]"
    },
    {
     "label": "First season",
     "value": "2022 [@w-knighthawks]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "Lee's Family Forum, Henderson [@w-knighthawks]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Owner",
     "value": "Bill Foley [@w-knighthawks]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Titles",
     "value": "2025 IFL National Championship [@w-knighthawks]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Are the Knight Hawks still active?",
     "a": "Yes. The team's official site is live and Wikipedia describes it as an active IFL franchise. We have not yet verified 2026 season results, so they aren't listed here. [@knighthawks-home, w-knighthawks]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Did the Knight Hawks win a championship?",
     "a": "Yes. They beat the Green Bay Blizzard for the 2025 IFL National Championship on August 23, 2025, after beating San Diego for the Western Conference title. [@w-knighthawks]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where do the Knight Hawks play?",
     "a": "At Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, which they share with the Silver Knights. [@w-knighthawks, w-lees]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/knight-hawks/",
   "sources": [
    "w-knighthawks"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "lights-fc",
   "name": "Las Vegas Lights FC",
   "short": "Lights FC",
   "league": "USL Championship",
   "sport": "soccer",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "2018",
   "venue": "cashman-field",
   "accent": "cyan",
   "official": "lights-home",
   "schedule": "lights-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-lights",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.lasvegaslightsfc.com/",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Lights_FC"
   ],
   "title": "Las Vegas Lights FC: Farewell to Cashman, Schedule & History",
   "description": "Las Vegas Lights FC is the city's USL Championship soccer club, playing since 2018 at Cashman Field. The last pro game at Cashman is Oct. 17, 2026. History, schedule and FAQ, all sourced.",
   "answer": "Las Vegas Lights FC is Las Vegas's pro soccer club in the USL Championship. The club has played at Cashman Field since its 2018 debut and is known for neon branding and stunts like llama mascots. Its Oct. 17, 2026 home game is billed as the last pro sports game ever at Cashman.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "USL Championship [@w-lights]"
    },
    {
     "label": "First season",
     "value": "2018 [@w-lights]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "Cashman Field (final season in 2026) [@w-lights, lights-farewell]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Ownership",
     "value": "Investment group led by José Bautista [@w-lights]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Last Cashman game",
     "value": "Sat., Oct. 17, 2026, 7:30 p.m. PT vs. Lexington SC [@lights-farewell, espn-lights]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Where do the Lights play?",
     "a": "At Cashman Field, 850 North Las Vegas Boulevard, through the 2026 season. The club calls Oct. 17, 2026 the last pro sports game at the stadium. [@w-cashman, lights-farewell]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where will the Lights play in 2027?",
     "a": "We have not found an official announcement. We'll add it once the club confirms. Verification in progress."
    },
    {
     "q": "Who owns the Lights?",
     "a": "An investment group led by former MLB slugger José Bautista. [@w-lights]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Was there pro soccer in Las Vegas before the Lights?",
     "a": "Yes. The Las Vegas Quicksilvers played in the North American Soccer League in 1977 after moving from San Diego. [@w-lights, w-quicksilvers]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/lights-fc/",
   "sources": [
    "w-lights",
    "lights-farewell",
    "espn-lights"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "pwhl-las-vegas",
   "name": "PWHL Las Vegas",
   "short": "PWHL Las Vegas",
   "league": "PWHL",
   "sport": "hockey",
   "status": "upcoming",
   "since": "2026",
   "venue": "t-mobile-arena",
   "accent": "green",
   "official": "pwhl-lv-home",
   "schedule": "pwhl-lv-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-pwhl-lv",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.thepwhl.com/en/teams/las-vegas",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PWHL_Las_Vegas"
   ],
   "title": "PWHL Las Vegas: Women's Pro Hockey Arrives, Home Opener Dec. 6, 2026",
   "description": "PWHL Las Vegas is the city's new Professional Women's Hockey League team. It plays at T-Mobile Arena with a home opener on Dec. 6, 2026 vs. Detroit. Front office, draft and FAQ, all sourced.",
   "answer": "PWHL Las Vegas is the Professional Women's Hockey League expansion team announced on May 13, 2026. It plays at T-Mobile Arena, and its first home game is Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT against PWHL Detroit.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) [@w-pwhl-lv]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Announced",
     "value": "May 13, 2026, as one of four expansion teams [@pwhl-lv-opener]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "T-Mobile Arena [@w-pwhl-lv]"
    },
    {
     "label": "General manager",
     "value": "Dominique DiDia (hired May 15, 2026) [@w-pwhl-lv]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Head coach",
     "value": "Kim Weiss (named June 15, 2026) [@w-pwhl-lv]"
    },
    {
     "label": "First-round picks (2026)",
     "value": "Tessa Janecke (3rd overall), Lacey Eden (5th overall) [@w-pwhl-lv]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home opener",
     "value": "Sun., Dec. 6, 2026, 5 p.m. PT vs. PWHL Detroit [@pwhl-lv-opener]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "When is the first PWHL Las Vegas home game?",
     "a": "Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026, at 5 p.m. PT against PWHL Detroit at T-Mobile Arena. The league calls it its first all-expansion matchup of the season. [@pwhl-lv-opener]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where does PWHL Las Vegas play?",
     "a": "At T-Mobile Arena, which is also home to the Golden Knights. [@w-pwhl-lv]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Who coaches PWHL Las Vegas?",
     "a": "Kim Weiss, named inaugural head coach on June 15, 2026. [@w-pwhl-lv]"
    },
    {
     "q": "What is the team called?",
     "a": "For now, PWHL Las Vegas. We'll update this page if the league announces a different name. [@pwhl-lv-home]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/pwhl-las-vegas/",
   "sources": [
    "pwhl-lv-opener",
    "w-pwhl-lv"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "raiders",
   "name": "Las Vegas Raiders",
   "short": "Raiders",
   "league": "NFL",
   "sport": "football",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "2020",
   "venue": "allegiant-stadium",
   "accent": "silver",
   "official": "raiders-home",
   "schedule": "raiders-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-raiders",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.raiders.com/",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_Raiders"
   ],
   "title": "Las Vegas Raiders: Move to Vegas, 2026 Schedule & Allegiant Stadium Guide",
   "description": "The Raiders moved from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020 and play at Allegiant Stadium. 2026 results so far, upcoming home games, history and FAQ, all sourced.",
   "answer": "The Las Vegas Raiders are Las Vegas's NFL team. NFL owners approved the move from Oakland in March 2017, the team started play in Las Vegas in 2020, and home games are at Allegiant Stadium, just west of Interstate 15.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "National Football League (NFL), AFC West [@w-raiders]"
    },
    {
     "label": "In Las Vegas since",
     "value": "2020 season [@w-raiders]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "Allegiant Stadium, Paradise [@w-allegiant]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Relocation vote",
     "value": "Approved by NFL owners on March 27, 2017 [@w-raiders-reloc]"
    },
    {
     "label": "2026 head coach",
     "value": "Klint Kubiak [@w-raiders-2026]"
    },
    {
     "label": "2026 so far",
     "value": "3–1 after Week 4: wins over Miami, the Chargers and New Orleans, then a 30–27 loss to Kansas City [@espn-raiders]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Where do the Raiders play in Las Vegas?",
     "a": "At Allegiant Stadium, 3333 Al Davis Way, just west of Interstate 15 and Mandalay Bay. It opened in 2020 and seats 65,000, expandable to 71,835. [@w-allegiant]"
    },
    {
     "q": "When did the Raiders move to Las Vegas?",
     "a": "NFL owners approved the relocation on March 27, 2017. The Raiders played their first Las Vegas season in 2020. [@w-raiders-reloc, w-raiders]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Who is the Raiders' head coach in 2026?",
     "a": "Klint Kubiak. [@w-raiders-2026]"
    },
    {
     "q": "When is the next Raiders home game?",
     "a": "Buffalo at Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at 1:25 p.m. PT, then the Rams on Oct. 25 at 1:25 p.m. PT. Check the official schedule for flex changes. [@espn-raiders, raiders-sched]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Has Allegiant Stadium hosted a Super Bowl?",
     "a": "Yes. Super Bowl LVIII was played there on February 11, 2024. Kansas City beat San Francisco 25–22 in overtime. [@w-sb58]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/raiders/",
   "sources": [
    "w-raiders-reloc",
    "w-raiders",
    "w-allegiant",
    "w-raiders-2026",
    "espn-raiders"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "silver-knights",
   "name": "Henderson Silver Knights",
   "short": "Silver Knights",
   "league": "AHL",
   "sport": "hockey",
   "status": "active",
   "since": "2020",
   "venue": "lees-family-forum",
   "accent": "silver",
   "official": "hsk-home",
   "schedule": "hsk-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-hsk",
   "same_as": [
    "https://www.hendersonsilverknights.com/",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henderson_Silver_Knights"
   ],
   "title": "Henderson Silver Knights: AHL Hockey at Lee's Family Forum, 2026–27 Schedule",
   "description": "The Henderson Silver Knights are the Golden Knights' AHL affiliate and play at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson. October 2026 games, history and FAQ, all sourced.",
   "answer": "The Henderson Silver Knights are the American Hockey League affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. They play at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, where their first home game was April 2, 2022. Until that arena was built, the team was slated to play at the Orleans Arena.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "League",
     "value": "American Hockey League (AHL) [@w-hsk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "NHL affiliate",
     "value": "Vegas Golden Knights [@w-hsk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Home",
     "value": "Lee's Family Forum, 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson [@w-lees]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Franchise purchased",
     "value": "Feb. 6, 2020, by the Golden Knights, from the San Antonio Spurs [@w-hsk]"
    },
    {
     "label": "2026–27",
     "value": "Seventh AHL season; 72 games, 36 at home, opened Oct. 3 vs. Bakersfield [@hsk-sched]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Captain",
     "value": "Jaycob Megna (2025–present) [@w-hsk]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Where do the Silver Knights play?",
     "a": "At Lee's Family Forum, 200 South Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. The arena opened in 2022 and seats 5,567. [@w-lees]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Who are the Silver Knights affiliated with?",
     "a": "The Vegas Golden Knights. Players move between the two clubs all season. [@w-hsk]"
    },
    {
     "q": "When was the first Silver Knights home game in Henderson?",
     "a": "April 2, 2022, at what was then called the Dollar Loan Center. [@w-hsk]"
    },
    {
     "q": "What are the next home games?",
     "a": "Coachella Valley on Wed., Oct. 14 (7 p.m. PT), and Tucson on Fri., Oct. 23 (7 p.m.) and Sat., Oct. 24 (6 p.m.). [@hsk-sched]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/silver-knights/",
   "sources": [
    "w-hsk",
    "w-lees",
    "hsk-sched"
   ]
  },
  {
   "slug": "unlv",
   "name": "UNLV Rebels",
   "short": "UNLV",
   "league": "NCAA · Mountain West",
   "sport": "football",
   "sports": [
    "football",
    "basketball"
   ],
   "status": "active",
   "since": "1958",
   "venue": "allegiant-stadium",
   "venues": [
    "allegiant-stadium",
    "thomas-mack-center"
   ],
   "accent": "red",
   "official": "unlv-home",
   "schedule": "unlv-fb-sched",
   "wikipedia": "w-unlv-fb",
   "same_as": [
    "https://unlvrebels.com/",
    "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNLV_Rebels"
   ],
   "title": "UNLV Rebels: Runnin' Rebels History, 2026 Football & Fan Guide",
   "description": "UNLV's Runnin' Rebels won the 1990 national championship and made four Final Fours. UNLV football plays at Allegiant Stadium. 2026 results, upcoming games and FAQ, all sourced.",
   "answer": "UNLV is Las Vegas's college team. Jerry Tarkanian's Runnin' Rebels won the 1990 NCAA basketball championship. UNLV football now plays at Allegiant Stadium under second-year coach Dan Mullen.",
   "facts": [
    {
     "label": "Conference",
     "value": "Mountain West [@w-unlv-2026]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Football home",
     "value": "Allegiant Stadium [@w-unlv-fb]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Basketball home",
     "value": "Thomas & Mack Center [@w-tmc]"
    },
    {
     "label": "National title",
     "value": "1990 NCAA men's basketball [@w-ncaa90]"
    },
    {
     "label": "Final Fours",
     "value": "4 (1977, 1987, 1990, 1991) [@w-unlv-bb]"
    },
    {
     "label": "2026 football coach",
     "value": "Dan Mullen, second year [@w-unlv-2026]"
    },
    {
     "label": "2026 football so far",
     "value": "3–2: wins at Hawaii (21–6) and Akron (38–10) and over Cal (39–31); losses to Memphis and at North Texas [@espn-unlv-fb]"
    }
   ],
   "faq": [
    {
     "q": "Did UNLV win a national championship?",
     "a": "Yes. UNLV beat Duke 103–73 in the 1990 NCAA championship game. It is the only time a team has scored 100 points in an NCAA championship game. [@w-ncaa90]"
    },
    {
     "q": "How many Final Fours has UNLV made?",
     "a": "Four. The first came in 1977, just seven years after UNLV joined Division I. [@w-unlv-bb]"
    },
    {
     "q": "Where does UNLV football play?",
     "a": "At Allegiant Stadium, which it shares with the Raiders. The program began on September 14, 1968. [@w-unlv-fb]"
    },
    {
     "q": "When is the next UNLV football home game?",
     "a": "Homecoming against North Dakota State on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PT at Allegiant Stadium. [@espn-unlv-fb, unlv-fb-sched]"
    },
    {
     "q": "When does UNLV basketball start in 2026–27?",
     "a": "The regular season opens Tuesday, Nov. 3, against Northern Arizona at the Thomas & Mack Center. Home exhibitions are against Utah (Oct. 7), BYU (Oct. 24) and Missouri (Oct. 29). [@unlv-mbb-news]"
    }
   ],
   "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
   "url": "https://vegasfans.com/teams/unlv/",
   "sources": [
    "w-tark",
    "w-ncaa90",
    "w-unlv-2026",
    "w-unlv-fb",
    "w-tmc",
    "w-unlv-bb",
    "espn-unlv-fb"
   ]
  }
 ]
}