Arena

Michelob Ultra Arena

Michelob Ultra Arena is the 12,000-seat arena inside Mandalay Bay at 3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard. It was called the Mandalay Bay Events Center until it was renamed, and it has been home to the Las Vegas Aces since 2018. It opened April 10, 1999 with a Luciano Pavarotti concert. [1]

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026

Address3950 South Las Vegas Boulevard (Mandalay Bay), Paradise, NV [1]
OpenedApril 10, 1999 [1]
Capacity12,000 [1]
OwnerMGM Resorts International [1]
Home teamsLas Vegas Aces [1]

What's coming up at Michelob Ultra Arena?

  • Fri, Oct 9 · 6:30 p.m. PTWNBA Semifinals Game 3: Valkyries at Aces[2]Michelob Ultra Arena · Aces · Golden State leads the best-of-five series 2–0.
  • Sat, Oct 10 · Time TBAWNBA Semifinals Game 4: Valkyries at Aces (if necessary) If necessary[2]Michelob Ultra Arena · Aces · Played only if the Aces win Game 3. Time to be announced.

Planning a visit

Michelob Ultra Arena is inside Mandalay Bay at the south end of the Strip [1]. For Aces games, the team's official site has tickets and arena policies [3]. When we checked on Oct. 8, 2026, we couldn't find a working standalone venue website, so we don't link to one.

Michelob Ultra Arena history timeline

  1. BasketballApril 10, 1999
    Mandalay Bay Events Center opens

    Luciano Pavarotti opened the 12,000-seat arena that is now Michelob Ultra Arena, home of the Aces.[1]

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  2. BasketballOct. 17, 2017
    The WNBA approves a move to Las Vegas

    The NBA and WNBA approved the sale of the San Antonio Stars to MGM Resorts, with the team relocating for the 2018 season.[4][1]

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  3. BasketballMay 27, 2018
    The Aces' first home game

    The Aces played their first home game at what was then the Mandalay Bay Events Center.[1]

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  4. Basketball2022
    The Aces win Las Vegas its first pro championship

    Las Vegas beat Phoenix, Seattle and then Connecticut in four games in the Finals — the first professional sports championship for the city. They also won the 2022 Commissioner's Cup.[4][5]

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Frequently asked questions

Where do the Aces play?

Michelob Ultra Arena at Mandalay Bay has been their home since 2018. [1]

What was Michelob Ultra Arena called before?

The Mandalay Bay Events Center. [1]

How many seats does Michelob Ultra Arena have?

12,000. [1]

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Sources

  1. Michelob Ultra Arena — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
  2. Las Vegas Aces 2026 schedule incl. postseason — ESPN. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
  3. Las Vegas Aces official site — Las Vegas Aces / WNBA. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
  4. Las Vegas Aces — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.
  5. 2022 WNBA Finals — Wikipedia — Wikipedia. Accessed Oct. 8, 2026.