Where to Watch Sports in Las Vegas
Looking for where to watch sports in Las Vegas? Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay puts every game on a 145-foot LED screen — one of the largest poolside screens in Las Vegas — over five resort-style pools. It’s a sports bar, a dayclub, and a viewing party in one place, open Thursday through Sunday and 21+ only. Whatever’s on, it’s on here.
By JT Ford, Marketing Director · Updated June 2026
The short answer
The best place to watch sports in Las Vegas is somewhere the game is the main event — not background noise behind a dozen small TVs. At Tailgate Beach Club, a single 145-foot LED wall towers over the pool deck, so kickoff, the bell, the first whistle, and the final buzzer play out at stadium scale while you’re in the water or in a cabana. We’re on the south end of the Strip inside Mandalay Bay, minutes from T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium.
Why a pool beats a sports bar for game day
A traditional Las Vegas sports bar splits your attention across small screens and a packed room. Tailgate flips that: one massive screen, five pools, 22 VIP cabanas, and room for 1,800 fans means everyone is watching the same moment together. You get the energy of a stadium tailgate with the comfort of a Vegas dayclub — sun, water, food, and a full bar without missing a single play.
What sports can you watch at Tailgate Beach Club?
Pretty much all of them. Our screen and programming follow the season, so the lineup rotates with what matters most that weekend:
Football — NFL Sundays, College Football Saturdays, Monday Night Football, and Super Bowl LXI.
Soccer — World Cup watch parties and the matches that define the season.
UFC & combat sports — every UFC fight night we’re open for, on the big wall, minutes from where the fights happen.
Basketball & hockey — NBA and Vegas Golden Knights watch parties.
Golf, tennis & racing — the majors, Grand Slams, and Formula 1.
Not sure what’s on this weekend? Pick your game and we’ll have it on the screen.
Game day at a glance
What you want | What Tailgate offers |
|---|---|
The biggest screen | 145-foot LED wall over the pool deck |
A place to sit with your crew | 22 VIP cabanas & 2 bungalows, plus pool-deck seating |
Food & drinks | Full kitchen and bar; the All In All Day open-bar option — one price, every drink |
Location | Inside Mandalay Bay, south Las Vegas Strip; minutes from T-Mobile Arena |
When | Open Thursday–Sunday, 21+ only |
How to get a spot for the game
Walk-ins are welcome, but the best seats go fast on big game days. To guarantee your view, reserve a table or cabana in advance, or look at our private events options if you’re bringing a bigger group. Want the open-bar experience? Add All In All Day — one price, every drink, all day.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to watch sports in Las Vegas?
Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay is built specifically for watching sports — a 145-foot LED screen over five pools, so every game plays at stadium scale on the Las Vegas Strip.
Can you watch live games at a Vegas pool?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a sports dayclub: live games play on the giant LED wall while you’re poolside or in a cabana. It’s open Thursday through Sunday.
Is there a sports dayclub at Mandalay Bay?
Yes — Tailgate Beach Club is the sports dayclub at Mandalay Bay, with five pools under a 145-foot LED screen showing the day’s biggest games.
Do I need a reservation to watch the game?
No, walk-ins are welcome, but reserving a table or cabana guarantees your spot on busy game days. You can book online.
How old do you have to be to get in?
Tailgate Beach Club is a 21-and-over venue. Valid ID is required for entry.
Tailgate Beach Club · Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Strip · 21+ · Reserve your game-day spot.