Historic sports venue
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace was the original Las Vegas sports stage. It hosted championship boxing from the late 1970s, including Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali in 1980 and Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Marvin Hagler in 1987, and staged the Caesars Palace Grand Prix Formula One races in 1981 and 1982. [1]
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026
| Address | 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, NV [1] |
|---|---|
| Owner | Vici Properties [1] |
What's coming up at Caesars Palace?
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Why does Caesars matter to Vegas sports history?
Before the domes and arenas, Caesars made Las Vegas a sports city on purpose. It staged boxing, a Formula One race, and even outdoor hockey [1]. Today's Las Vegas Grand Prix runs past it on the Strip [2].
Caesars Palace history timeline
- BoxingOct. 2, 1980Holmes vs. Ali — "The Last Hurrah" at Caesars Palace
Larry Holmes defended the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles against his former boss and sparring partner Muhammad Ali at Caesars Palace.[3]
- MotorsportOct. 17, 1981Formula One races in a Caesars Palace parking lot
The 1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix, the season finale, was won by Alan Jones. Nelson Piquet finished fifth to clinch the drivers' title by one point.[4][5]
- BoxingJune 11, 1982Holmes vs. Cooney draws 29,214 to Caesars Palace
Held in the Caesars Palace parking lot, Holmes–Cooney set the Las Vegas boxing attendance record of 29,214 — a mark that stood until 2025.[6][7]
- MotorsportSept. 25, 1982Alboreto wins the last Caesars Palace Grand Prix
Michele Alboreto won in a Tyrrell. It would be the last Formula One race in Las Vegas for just over 41 years.[8]
- BoxingApril 15, 1985Hagler vs. Hearns — "The War"
Marvin Hagler and Thomas Hearns fought for the undisputed middleweight title at Caesars Palace. The Ring called it "the most electrifying eight minutes ever."[9]
- BoxingApril 6, 1987Leonard upsets Hagler at Caesars Palace
Sugar Ray Leonard took the WBC and The Ring middleweight titles by a controversial split decision in "The Super Fight." It was Hagler's last bout.[10]
Frequently asked questions
Did Formula One race at Caesars Palace?
Yes. The Caesars Palace Grand Prix was held in 1981 and 1982 on a circuit in the hotel's parking lot. Both races were the season finale. Alan Jones won in 1981 and Michele Alboreto won in 1982. [5][11]
What big fights happened at Caesars Palace?
Among them: Foreman–Lyle (1976), Holmes–Ali (1980), Holmes–Cooney (1982), and Leonard–Hagler, 'The Super Fight,' in April 1987. [1]
Was there an outdoor NHL game at Caesars?
Yes. On Sept. 27, 1991, the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers played a preseason game on an outdoor rink built in the Caesars Palace parking lot. [1]
Did Evel Knievel jump at Caesars Palace?
Yes. On Dec. 31, 1967, he jumped the fountains, crashed on landing and flew over his handlebars into the neighboring Dunes' parking lot. [1]
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Sources
- Caesars Palace — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Las Vegas Strip Circuit — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Larry Holmes vs. Muhammad Ali — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 1981 Caesars Palace Grand Prix — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Caesars Palace Grand Prix — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Larry Holmes vs. Gerry Cooney — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Marvin Hagler vs. Thomas Hearns — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Marvin Hagler vs. Sugar Ray Leonard — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
- Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026 — Formula 1. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.