The Best Las Vegas Pool Party for Sports Fans
Want the best Las Vegas pool party for sports fans? Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay is the one pool party built around the game — five resort-style pools under a 145-foot LED screen, so you never trade the sunshine for the score. It’s a sports bar, a dayclub, and a viewing party in one, 21+ and open Thursday through Sunday.
By Mustafa Abdi, Sr. Marketing Director · Updated June 2026
The short answer
Most Las Vegas pool parties are about the DJ. Tailgate is about the game. A single 145-foot LED wall — one of the largest poolside screens in Las Vegas — towers over the pool deck, so the match, the fight, or the kickoff plays at stadium scale while you’re in the water or in a cabana. If you came to Vegas to watch sports and soak up the sun at the same time, this is the spot.
What makes it the best pool party for sports fans
A normal pool party makes you choose: the pool or the game. Tailgate removes the choice. Here’s what sets it apart:
- One giant screen, not a wall of small TVs — a 145-foot LED wall everyone can see from the water.
- Five resort-style pools — room to cool off without losing the action.
- 22 VIP cabanas & 2 bungalows — a shaded home base with prime sightlines for your crew.
- Every sport, all season — the programming follows what matters most each weekend.
- One price, every drink — the optional All In All Day open-bar package keeps it simple.
What can you watch?
The lineup rotates with the season, so the big wall always has what matters:
- Football — NFL Sundays, College Football Saturdays, and the Super Bowl.
- Soccer — World Cup watch parties and the weekend’s marquee matches.
- UFC & combat sports — UFC fight nights on the big wall, minutes from where the fights happen.
- Baseball, basketball & more — MLB, NBA, golf, tennis, and racing.
Tell us what you came for — pick your game and we’ll have it on.
Pool party vs. sports bar: how Tailgate compares
Typical Vegas pool partyTypical sports barTailgate Beach Club
| The game | Not the focus | Small screens | 145-foot LED wall |
| The pool | Yes | No | Five resort-style pools |
| Your own space | Some cabanas | A table | 22 cabanas & 2 bungalows |
| The vibe | DJ-first | Indoors | Sun, water & the game together |
How to get the best spot
Walk-ins are welcome, but the best views go fast on big game days. Reserve a table or cabana in advance, or look at private events for bigger groups. Tailgate serves responsibly; 21+ with valid ID.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Las Vegas pool party for sports fans?
Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay — it’s a sports dayclub with five pools and a 145-foot LED screen, so the game plays at stadium scale while you’re poolside.
Can you watch live sports at a Las Vegas pool party?
Yes. Tailgate is built for it: live games play on the giant LED wall while you’re in the water or in a cabana, Thursday through Sunday.
Is there a cover or do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome, but reserving a table or cabana guarantees your spot on busy days. Book online.
How old do you have to be?
Tailgate Beach Club is 21 and over. Valid ID is required for entry.
Reserve your spot.