Arena

T-Mobile Arena

T-Mobile Arena is the Strip arena behind New York-New York and Park MGM where the Golden Knights play. It opened April 6, 2016, seats 17,500 for hockey (20,000 with standing room), and hosted Vegas's Stanley Cup-clinching 9–3 win on June 13, 2023. [1]

Last checked Oct. 8, 2026

Address3780 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Paradise, NV [1]
OpenedApril 6, 2016 [1]
Capacity17,500 for hockey (20,000 with standing room); 20,000 for boxing/MMA [1]
OwnerAEG (42.5%), MGM Resorts (42.5%), Bill Foley (15%); operated by MGM Resorts [1]
Home teamsVegas Golden Knights, PWHL Las Vegas [1]

What are the attendance records at T-Mobile Arena?

  • Hockey: 19,058, June 13, 2023 (Stanley Cup Final Game 5) [1]

What's coming up at T-Mobile Arena?

Why do fans call it "The Fortress"?

"The Fortress" is the arena's nickname [1]. The arena has hosted three Stanley Cup Finals in its first decade: 2018, 2023 and 2026 [1]. It also hosts UFC cards under a long-term tenancy deal signed in 2017, and it held the 2026 NCAA Frozen Four [1].

Getting there

The arena sits on the Strip between New York-New York and Park MGM [1]. For current entry, parking and policies, use the official plan-your-visit guide [5].

T-Mobile Arena history timeline

  1. HockeyMay 1, 2014
    Ground broken for T-Mobile Arena

    MGM Resorts and AEG broke ground on the Strip arena behind New York-New York and Monte Carlo.[1]

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  2. HockeyApril 6, 2016
    T-Mobile Arena opens

    The Killers, Shamir and Wayne Newton — all Las Vegas natives — headlined the grand opening of the arena that would soon house the Golden Knights.[1]

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  3. BoxingAug. 26, 2017
    Mayweather vs. McGregor at T-Mobile Arena

    The boxing-versus-MMA crossover — "The Money Fight" — was staged at T-Mobile Arena.[6]

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  4. HockeyOct. 10, 2017
    An emotional first home game

    Nine days after the October 1 mass shooting, the Golden Knights honored the victims before beating Arizona 5–2 at T-Mobile Arena.[7]

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  5. HockeyJune 2018
    An expansion team in the Stanley Cup Final

    Vegas won 13 playoff games — the most by any team in its inaugural postseason — before losing the Final to Washington in five games.[7][8]

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  6. HockeyFeb. 5, 2022
    NHL All-Star Game at T-Mobile Arena

    Las Vegas hosted the NHL All-Star Game for the first time.[9]

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  7. HockeyJune 13, 2023
    The Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup

    Vegas beat Florida 9–3 in Game 5 at home — a record for goals in a Cup-clinching game. Jonathan Marchessault won the Conn Smythe. Owner Bill Foley's "playoffs in three, Cup in six" came true.[10][7][1]

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  8. BasketballSept. 10, 2023
    The Aces draw 17,406 at T-Mobile Arena

    The Aces' first game on the Strip's biggest indoor stage drew 17,406 against Phoenix.[1]

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  9. BasketballDec. 9, 2023
    The first NBA Cup is decided in Las Vegas

    The Lakers beat the Pacers in the In-Season Tournament championship at T-Mobile Arena, with LeBron James named MVP.[11][12]

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  10. MMAApril 13, 2024
    UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena

    Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill headlined the milestone card, later voted the UFC's 2024 Event of the Year by fans.[13]

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  11. BasketballDec. 17, 2024
    The Bucks win the NBA Cup in Las Vegas

    Milwaukee beat Oklahoma City in the second NBA Cup final, again at T-Mobile Arena.[12]

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  12. BasketballDec. 16, 2025
    The Knicks win the NBA Cup in Las Vegas

    New York beat San Antonio in the third NBA Cup final at T-Mobile Arena, then beat the Spurs again in the 2026 NBA Finals.[12]

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  13. HockeyApril 9, 2026
    The Frozen Four comes to T-Mobile Arena

    The arena hosted the NCAA men's ice hockey Frozen Four April 9–11, 2026.[1]

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  14. HockeyMay 13, 2026
    The PWHL awards Las Vegas a team

    The league added Las Vegas for 2026–27, playing at T-Mobile Arena in green and gold.[14][1]

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  15. HockeyJune 14, 2026
    Vegas reaches a third Stanley Cup Final

    After sweeping the Presidents' Trophy-winning Avalanche in the West final, the Golden Knights lost the Final to Carolina in six games.[15][16]

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  16. HockeyDec. 6, 2026 · Upcoming
    Upcoming: PWHL Las Vegas's first home game

    PWHL Las Vegas hosts PWHL Detroit at T-Mobile Arena.[17]

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Frequently asked questions

Who plays at T-Mobile Arena?

The Vegas Golden Knights (since 2017) and, starting in the 2026–27 season, PWHL Las Vegas. The Aces have also played some games there since 2023. [1]

What is T-Mobile Arena's capacity?

17,500 for hockey (20,000 with standing room), 18,000 for basketball and 20,000 for boxing and MMA. [1]

When did T-Mobile Arena open?

April 6, 2016, with a concert by Las Vegas natives The Killers, plus Shamir and Wayne Newton. [1]

Has the Stanley Cup been won at T-Mobile Arena?

Twice. Washington clinched there in 2018, and Vegas won its Cup there with a 9–3 Game 5 win on June 13, 2023. [1]

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