Things to Do at Mandalay Bay
Looking for things to do at Mandalay Bay? The south end of the Las Vegas Strip is one of the best corners of the city for sports, pools, and live events, and Tailgate Beach Club sits right in the middle of it. It’s a 21+ sports dayclub inside Mandalay Bay with five resort-style pools and wall-to-wall LED screens showing the day’s biggest games.
By the Tailgate Beach Club team · Updated August 2026
The short answer
Mandalay Bay anchors the south Strip, and there’s plenty to do without leaving the area: spend the day at a pool, catch a game, grab dinner, see a show, and you’re minutes from T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium for concerts and big events. If you came for sports and sun, start your day at Tailgate Beach Club, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, right on the property.
Start with a sports pool day at Tailgate Beach Club
Tailgate is the easiest way to spend a Las Vegas afternoon: five pools, 22 VIP cabanas, and wall-to-wall LED screens playing the day’s games. An UFC fight night, an NFL Sunday, a World Cup match, or college football: whatever is on, the game is the centerpiece. We’re open Thursday through Sunday, 21+ only.
More to do on the south Strip
- Live events nearby: T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium host concerts, fights, and games minutes away.
- Pools and sun: the south Strip is built for daytime pool culture.
- Dining and nightlife: restaurants and bars to roll into after a pool day.
- Easy access: the south end of the Strip is a quick ride from the airport and the rest of the valley.
Make the game the anchor of your day: pick your game and we’ll have it on the wall.
Planning your day at a glance
| If you want… | Start here |
|---|---|
| A pool day with the game on | Tailgate Beach Club: five pools, wall-to-wall screens |
| A base for a group | A VIP cabana: book one |
| A bigger event or buyout | Private events |
| To know what’s on | Pick your game |
How to make it happen
If a pool day with the game on sounds right, reserve a table or cabana at Tailgate Beach Club for your date. Bringing a group? Our private events team can build a package. Tailgate serves responsibly; 21+ with valid ID.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do at Mandalay Bay?
The south Strip around Mandalay Bay offers pools, dining, shows, and nightlife, plus T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium nearby. For a sports pool day, Tailgate Beach Club is on the property.
Is there a pool with sports on at Mandalay Bay?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a sports dayclub inside Mandalay Bay, with five pools and wall-to-wall LED screens showing the day’s games.
What’s near Mandalay Bay for events?
T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium are minutes away on the south Strip, hosting concerts, fights, and major games.
How old do you have to be at Tailgate Beach Club?
It’s a 21-and-over venue. Valid ID is required for entry.
Tailgate Beach Club · Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Strip · 21+ · Plan your day.