LAS VEGAS — UNLV is expanding the game-day experience at Allegiant Stadium for the 2026 football season with several new fan initiatives, highlighted by the return of full south end zone student seating for three home games, an all-inclusive pregame tailgate and expanded access to the Wynn Field Club.
The announcements come just over a month before the Rebels open the season against Memphis on Aug. 29, as the athletic department looks to build on growing attendance and student engagement following three consecutive appearances in the Mountain West Championship Game.
One of the most noticeable changes will be the return of the retractable south end zone seating for three games this fall. The configuration, which was last used during the 2024 Mountain West Championship Game, will be available for Homecoming against North Dakota State, as well as home games against Northern Illinois and Wyoming.
The remaining three home games will continue to feature field-level bleacher seating because of Allegiant Stadium scheduling requirements. Those games include the season opener against Memphis, the Sept. 26 matchup with California and the Battle for the Fremont Cannon against Nevada. UNLV said students seated in the field-level sections for those games will receive additional incentives, including free food at halftime.
The university noted that seating plans remain subject to change based on stadium operations and logistical needs.
UNLV is also expanding one of its premium experiences.
For the first time, the Wynn Field Club will be open during all six home games, giving fans 21 and older access to pregame and postgame events directly behind the south end zone. Entry-level packages, which include both a game ticket and Wynn Field Club access, begin at $33 before taxes and fees. Premium tables and bottle service will also be available throughout the season.
The athletic department is also introducing the new Rebel Pregame Party in Lot C outside Allegiant Stadium.
The all-inclusive tailgate, presented by UNLV Athletics and the UNLV Alumni Association, opens three hours before kickoff for every home game. Fans purchasing admission will receive unlimited food, along with complimentary beer and wine for guests 21 and older, inside a shaded tent featuring cooling systems and live college football broadcasts.
The pregame experience will also include free live music outside the ticketed area, while a cash bar will be available for fans who do not purchase the all-inclusive package.
Season passes for the Rebel Pregame Party are priced at $175 for adults 21 and older and $50 for guests under 21. Single-game pricing ranges from $35 to $45 for adults depending on when tickets are purchased, while youth admission ranges from $15 to $25.
For the Aug. 29 opener against Memphis, fans attending the Rebel Pregame Party can expect stadium-style favorites such as burgers and hot dogs while watching Week Zero games before kickoff at Allegiant Stadium.
UNLV opens its 2026 home schedule against Memphis before hosting California, North Dakota State, Northern Illinois, Wyoming and Nevada during its six-game home slate.
Season tickets, mini-plans and single-game tickets are on sale through UNLV Athletics.