NFL Kickoff Party.
Football started here, and Vegas locals got the first night. Seahawks vs. Patriots hit our screens at 5 PM as the hometown crowd kicked off five months of game days at the beach club down the street from the stadium.
Vegas got the first party.
Tourists get the weekends. Kickoff night belonged to the people who actually live here: a midweek watch party with Seahawks vs. Patriots at 5 PM, a last taste of summer on the deck, and a toast to five months of football at the sports beach club down the street from the stadium.
Summer's last Wednesday.
Seahawks vs. Patriots, 5 PM
The season started on our screens. Wall-to-wall LED with full game sound, poolside.
One last pool night
Five pools and a full deck, one more midweek summer night before the season took over every weekend. See the full calendar.
Your season HQ
NFL Sundays at Tailgate kicked off September 13 and run every Sunday of the season. Claim your Sunday spot and get ahead of the crowds.
The season is on.
The Wednesday, September 9 kickoff has wrapped. Football is on poolside every week through Super Bowl LXI: college Saturdays, NFL Sundays, plus Monday and Thursday games during open hours.
Everything you'd ask.
When was the NFL Kickoff Party?
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay. Doors opened at 11 AM, Seahawks vs. Patriots kicked off at 5 PM on our screens, and the club stayed open until 8 PM.
What game was on?
Seahawks vs. Patriots, kickoff at 5 PM, on wall-to-wall screens with full game sound across the deck.
Was the party just for locals?
No. The night was thrown in honor of the hometown crowd, and everyone 21+ was welcome.
Where do I watch games during the season?
Right here. Tailgate shows every NFL game during open hours all season, with NFL Sundays every week through Super Bowl LXI. Season tables and cabanas are available on the season schedule.
Was the event 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ venue. Valid government-issued ID required for entry.
Where is Tailgate Beach Club?
Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, on the south end of the Strip, minutes from Allegiant Stadium. Self-parking and rideshare drop-off on-site.
21+ only. Valid government-issued ID required for entry. Programming and details subject to change. Broadcast schedule subject to change by the league. Tailgate Beach Club is not affiliated with the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks, or the New England Patriots; team and league names describe the public broadcast schedule shown at this watch party. *Management reserves all rights. Please enjoy responsibly.