Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena marks its 10th anniversary this year, having hosted a decade of defining sports moments. The venue, which opened in 2016, has been the site of championship celebrations, record-breaking crowds, and emotional community gatherings.
Golden Knights Win Stanley Cup, 2023
The Vegas Golden Knights clinched their first Stanley Cup at home on June 13, 2023, defeating the Florida Panthers 9-3 in Game 5 before 19,058 fans. Mark Stone recorded a hat trick, and Jonathan Marchessault earned the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP after finishing the postseason with a 10-game points streak.
Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor, 2017
The crossover boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor on Aug. 26, 2017, drew massive attention. Mayweather improved to 50-0 with a 10th-round TKO. The fight reportedly earned Mayweather $280 million and McGregor $130 million, and it recorded the second-highest pay-per-view buy rate in history.
Deryk Engelland’s Speech, 2017
In the Golden Knights’ first regular-season home game, defenseman Deryk Engelland delivered an emotional speech days after the Route 91 Harvest festival shooting. His words “We are Vegas Strong” rallied a grieving community as the Knights beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2.
Canelo vs. Golovkin Trilogy, 2017-2022
The three-fight series between Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin captivated boxing fans. The first bout ended in a split draw, the second saw Alvarez win a close majority decision to claim the unified middleweight title, and the third resulted in a unanimous decision for Alvarez.
Caitlin Clark vs. Aces, 2024
A regular-season WNBA game between the Indiana Fever and Las Vegas Aces on July 2, 2024, drew 20,366 fans—the largest regular-season crowd since 1999 and fifth-largest all-time. The Aces won 88-69, with Caitlin Clark scoring 13 points on 4-of-12 shooting, adding 11 assists and six rebounds.
UFC 216 After 1 October, 2017
UFC 216 proceeded as scheduled following the shooting, with the promotion shifting protocol to include a performance of “America the Beautiful” instead of the national anthem. The event included 1,500 victims and first responders in attendance.
UFC 229 Post-Fight Brawl, 2018
After Khabib Nurmagomedov submitted Conor McGregor in the fourth round, Nurmagomedov left the Octagon to confront McGregor’s corner, sparking a brawl that involved members of both teams.
Strawther’s Shot, 2023
Las Vegas native Julian Strawther hit a dramatic 3-pointer with 7.2 seconds left to lift Gonzaga past UCLA 79-76 in the NCAA Sweet 16. The shot answered a go-ahead 3 by UCLA’s Amari Bailey with 12.2 seconds remaining.
COVID Cancels Pac-12 Tournament, 2020
The Pac-12 canceled the remainder of its tournament at T-Mobile Arena due to coronavirus concerns, following other conferences in suspending sports competitions.
Golden Knights Fall in Cup Final, 2018
The expansion Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Final to the Washington Capitals in five games. Washington won the clinching game 4-3, and Alex Ovechkin received the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Duke Crushes UNLV, 2016
The first college basketball game at T-Mobile Arena saw Duke defeat UNLV 94-45 in front of 19,107 fans—the largest basketball crowd in Las Vegas since 1991. Grayson Allen scored a career-high 34 points.
NBA Cup, 2023-2025
The NBA’s in-season tournament has held its semifinals and finals at T-Mobile Arena for three years, with titles won by the Lakers, Bucks, and Knicks. Starting in 2027, semifinals will be at higher-seeded teams’ home arenas, while the final remains at a neutral site.
UFC 200, 2016
Amanda Nunes dominated Miesha Tate to win the women’s bantamweight title in the main event. Daniel Cormier defeated Anderson Silva after Jon Jones failed a drug test, and Brock Lesnar won a decision over Mark Hunt, later overturned to a no-contest after Lesnar failed drug tests.
