Tailgate Beach Club · Mandalay Bay
Kansas City Pep Rally Hosted by Jamaal Charles
- 8:30 AM until the final whistle
- 21+
Kansas City fans, make Tailgate your Saturday headquarters before Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium, right across the way. College football plays all day on wall-to-wall LED screens, and Jamaal Charles hosts the pep rally poolside at Mandalay Bay.
What’s happening
Your Saturday headquarters.
Kansas City fans
Saturday HQ before Sunday
The Chiefs visit the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday. Spend Saturday poolside with fellow Kansas City fans at Mandalay Bay, across from the stadium.
All day
College football, all day
Doors open at 8:30 AM, and college football plays from the morning kickoffs until the final whistle on wall-to-wall LED screens across the deck.
Your host
Meet Jamaal Charles
Kansas City great Jamaal Charles hosts the pep rally. Come say hello and get loud for Sunday.
How to get in
Book it like any game day.
There is no separate pep rally ticket. The rally is part of College Football Saturday on October 3, so every option below opens that day’s booking. Pick yours and you’re in.
Per person, per session
The $75 Field Pass
Plus tax and gratuity. Includes a reserved lounge chair, all-you-can-drink select beer and well drinks, and two food items from the football menu.
- Morning: 8:30 AM to 1 PM
- Afternoon: 1 PM to close
Free with an RSVP
General Admission
Get on the deck, grab a drink at the bar and catch the games on the screens. General admission is free when you RSVP on the October 3 calendar.
RSVP for General Admission22 cabanas
Cabanas
A dedicated server, a private TV, a PS5 and a full-size beer pong table, with shaded seats facing the LED wall. The food-and-beverage minimum varies by date.
Book a CabanaFor bigger groups
Bungalows
More space for a larger group, with a PS5 too. The food-and-beverage minimum varies by date.
Book a BungalowEvery button opens the October 3 booking, where you choose your package. Planning for a big group? Talk to our private events team.
Sunday, Oct 4
Then it’s game day.
The Chiefs visit the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, October 4, with kickoff at 1:25 PM PT on CBS. Tailgate sits right across from the stadium. Watching from the pool instead? Book a Sunday cabana or Field Pass on NFL Sundays.
Good to know
The pep rally, answered.
When is the Kansas City Pep Rally?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Tailgate Beach Club. Doors open at 8:30 AM and the rally runs until the final whistle, with college football on the screens all day.
Is it free, and how do I get in?
There is no separate pep rally ticket. You book the normal College Football Saturday options on the October 3 calendar. General admission is free with an RSVP. The $75 Field Pass (plus tax and gratuity, per person, per session) adds a reserved lounge chair, all-you-can-drink select beer and well drinks, and two food items from the football menu. Cabanas and bungalows are there for groups.
Is it 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is 21 and over, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Please drink responsibly.
Where is Tailgate Beach Club?
At Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, across from Allegiant Stadium.
Where do I park?
Parking is free in Tailgate's own lot. See directions and contact details.
Can I book a cabana for my group?
Yes. Every cabana comes with a dedicated server, a private TV, a PS5 and a full-size beer pong table, with shaded seats facing the LED wall. The food-and-beverage minimum varies by date. Bungalows add more space for bigger groups. Both book on the October 3 calendar.
21+ with valid ID · Please drink responsibly.
Tailgate Beach Club is located at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas. All guests must be 21 or over with valid government-issued photo identification. Event details, programming and appearances are subject to change, and game times follow the league schedule. This event is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by the Kansas City Chiefs or the NFL. We reserve the right to refuse service. Management reserves all rights.