Free Madden '27 tournament · Mandalay Bay · 21+
Gridiron Clash: a free Madden '27 tournament, poolside in Las Vegas.
- Check-in 4-5 PM
- Free entry · 21+
Free to enter, consoles and controllers supplied, and Monday Night Football on the 145-ft LED wall while you play.
1st place 2 Raiders vs. Seahawks tickets, Nov 15
Gridiron Clash: Madden '27 Tournament is a free Madden NFL 27 bracket on PS5 at Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, on Monday, October 26, 2026: check-in 4-5 PM, bracket 5-7 PM. Entry is free, 21+. Prizes: two Raiders vs. Seahawks tickets and a $500 Bring It Back LV gift card. Register online below or walk up 4-5 PM.
Updated · Joanna Fravel, Chief Marketing Officer, Clique Hospitality
The night, hour by hour.
Open
11 AM
Free general admission with an RSVP. Walk-ins welcome.
Check-in
4-5 PM
Registered players plus walk-up sign-ups while bracket spots last. Closes at 5 PM sharp.
Bracket play
5-7 PM
Single elimination on PS5. Settings announced at check-in.
Kickoff
5:15 PM PT
Dallas vs. Philadelphia on Monday Night Football, on the main LED wall. Venue closes 9 PM.
How it works
How do I enter the tournament?
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Register online
Use the free form on this page: name, email, phone and an optional gamertag. Spots are limited. Walk-up registration is also open 4-5 PM on the day while spots last.
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Check in 4-5 PM
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID; you must be 21+. Check-in closes at 5 PM sharp, and a no-show can forfeit the spot.
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Play on PS5
Single elimination bracket on Madden NFL 27, 5 to 7 PM. We supply the consoles and controllers. Game settings are announced at check-in.
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Win
1st: 2 tickets to Raiders vs. Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, November 15, 2026. 2nd: $500 gift card to Bring It Back LV. Awarded on site, 21+ to win.
Format and prizes
Single elimination. One bracket.
Win and advance; lose and you are out. Every matchup is on Madden NFL 27, played on PS5, from the opening round to the final. We supply the consoles and controllers; you bring a valid ID and your game. Game settings and quarter length are announced at check-in.
| Place | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st | 2 tickets to Raiders vs. Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
| 2nd | $500 gift card to Bring It Back LV |
Co-promoted with Bring It Back LV. Prizes are awarded on site after an eligibility affidavit, liability release and publicity release. Must be 21+ to play and to win.
Free registration
Register for Gridiron Clash.
Free entry, 21+. It takes a minute. Registering enters you in the bracket; it is not a deck reservation (general admission is free with an RSVP, and walk-ins are welcome). Spots are limited; check-in is 4-5 PM on Monday, October 26.
Registration received.
Check in at Tailgate Beach Club between 4 and 5 PM on Monday, October 26 with your ID; check-in closes at 5 PM sharp. Want a spot on the deck for the game too? General admission is free with an RSVP.
RSVP free for the nightMake a night of it
Bracket on the deck, Monday Night Football on the wall.
The bracket runs on the pool deck while Dallas vs. Philadelphia plays on the 145-ft LED wall. General admission is free with an RSVP, lounge chairs are booked through the same link, and every one of our 22 cabanas has a PS5 of its own, plus a private TV, a dedicated server, a full-size beer pong table and shaded seats facing the wall. Bungalows add room for bigger groups; the food-and-beverage minimum varies by date.
| Option | Price | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Tournament entry | Free | Register online or walk up 4-5 PM |
| General admission | Free with an RSVP | RSVP free |
| Lounge chair | Priced per night; shown when you book | Book a chair |
| Cabana or bungalow | Food-and-beverage minimum; varies by date | Book a cabana |
Cancel more than 24 hours ahead and your deposit is refunded. Groups of 25 or more: talk to our private events team.
Why watch here instead of a sports bar?
Tailgate Beach Club is an outdoor sports pool club at Mandalay Bay, not a bar with TVs: five resort-style pools, a 145-ft LED wall, 22 cabanas and 2 bungalows, room for 1,800 guests and, on Mon Oct 26, a free PS5 bracket on the deck, an esports tournament in Las Vegas played poolside. It is 21+ with valid ID, parking is free in our own lot, and walk-ins are welcome.
- Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended
- Free parking in Tailgate's own lot
- Rideshare drop-off at the Tailgate Beach Club entrance
- Cards and cash accepted
- No re-entry
- Towels and lockers available
See every football day on our football schedule, every Sunday on NFL Sundays, or pick your game.
The last tournament
Our last video game tournament, July 2026.
Our last video game tournament, the NBA 2K26 Courtside Clash, ran on this deck in July 2026 with the same PS5 setups. The photos below are from that night, not from Gridiron Clash.
From our NBA 2K26 Courtside Clash, July 2026 
From our NBA 2K26 Courtside Clash, July 2026 
From our NBA 2K26 Courtside Clash, July 2026 
From our NBA 2K26 Courtside Clash, July 2026
Good to know
Gridiron Clash, answered.
How do I enter the tournament, and is it free?
Entry is free. Register online with the form on this page (name, email, phone and an optional gamertag), or walk up to check-in between 4 and 5 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026 while bracket spots last. Spots are limited, so registering ahead is the safe play. You must be 21 or over with a valid government-issued photo ID. Registering enters you in the bracket only; general admission is free with an RSVP, and walk-ins are welcome.
What is the tournament format?
A single elimination bracket on Madden NFL 27, played on PS5: win and advance, lose and you are out. Bracket play runs 5 to 7 PM. Game settings and quarter length are announced at check-in. Check-in is 4-5 PM and closes at 5 PM sharp, so be on the deck before the first round starts.
What console is it on, and do I need to bring a controller?
Madden NFL 27 on PS5. We supply the consoles and controllers for every match, so bring a valid government-issued photo ID and nothing else is required. Game settings and quarter length are announced at check-in, and every cabana on the deck has a PS5 of its own.
When is check-in, and what if I am late?
Check-in is 4-5 PM at Tailgate Beach Club and closes at 5 PM sharp; bracket play starts right after. If you have not checked in by 5 PM you can forfeit your spot. Doors open at 11 AM; give yourself time to park and check in before 5 PM.
What are the prizes?
First place: 2 tickets to Raiders vs. Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium, Sunday, November 15, 2026. Second place: $500 gift card to Bring It Back LV. Prizes are awarded on site on Mon Oct 26 after the winner signs an eligibility affidavit, liability release and publicity release. You must be 21 or over to play and to win.
Is it 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is 21 and over, and a valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry, to play in the bracket and to collect a prize. Prizes are awarded on site only after the winner signs an eligibility affidavit, liability release and publicity release. Please drink responsibly.
Is Monday Night Football on while the bracket runs?
Yes. Dallas vs. Philadelphia plays on Monday Night Football on the main LED wall, with kickoff at 5:15 PM PT, so the bracket runs alongside the game from 5 to 7 PM. General admission is free with an RSVP, and every cabana and bungalow has a PS5 of its own. RSVP free for the night, or book a chair or cabana.
Where is Tailgate Beach Club, and where do I park?
Tailgate Beach Club is at Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, at the south end of the Strip. Parking is free in Tailgate's own lot, and rideshare drop-off is at the Tailgate Beach Club entrance. Walk-ins are welcome, cards and cash are accepted, and there is no re-entry. Towels and lockers are available.
21+ with valid ID · Please drink responsibly.
Gridiron Clash is free to enter. Bracket spots are limited and are confirmed at check-in between 4 and 5 PM on Monday, October 26, 2026; check-in closes at 5 PM and an unclaimed spot can be forfeited. Players must be 21 or over with valid government-issued photo ID. Prizes are awarded on site only after the winner signs an eligibility affidavit, liability release and publicity release. Dates, times, format and prizes are subject to change. We reserve the right to refuse service. Management reserves all rights.
Tailgate Beach Club is located at Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, (702) 632-4700, and is part of Clique Hospitality. All guests must be 21 or over with valid government-issued photo identification. Entry is subject to capacity. Monday Night Football game times follow the league schedule and can change.
Madden NFL is a trademark of Electronic Arts Inc. This event is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Electronic Arts, the NFL or Sony Interactive Entertainment. Team names are used only to identify the game on screen and the prize tickets.