Name: Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins
Start: 2026-09-13T13:25
End: 2026-09-13T17:00
Location: Allegiant Stadium

Fins Up is coming to Las Vegas. The Miami Dolphins visit the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2026, and this page is built for the traveling fans turning one football game into a complete Vegas weekend.

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Strip patio cocktails

Welcome to Las Vegas, Fins Up

The Raiders home opener gives Miami fans a ready made September weekend on the Strip. The easiest way to plan it is to treat Friday, Saturday and game day as three different experiences instead of trying to cram everything into Sunday.

Fins Up home base on the Strip

For Friday and Saturday night, use Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Fan Home Base as the easy meeting point for the crew. Hard Rock sits directly on Las Vegas Boulevard with food, drinks, three floors of space and a Strip facing patio. It works especially well when everyone is staying at different hotels and needs one recognizable place to meet before the night splits into dinner, nightlife, shows or casino plans.

Make Hard Rock Your Home Base

Friday night

Make Friday the reunion night. Get everyone checked in, choose a central meeting time and keep the first plan flexible enough for delayed flights. A Hard Rock meetup on the Strip gives the group somewhere to start without forcing everyone into the same hotel.

Saturday in Las Vegas

Saturday is the full Vegas day. Build around what the group actually came for beyond football: pool time when seasonal, a sportsbook, a great meal, a show, nightlife, a helicopter flight or simply a long afternoon on the Strip. Leave enough space in the schedule that Sunday still feels like game day rather than recovery day.

A taste of home before the game

Fins Up travelers can make the weekend feel more personal by working a few familiar flavors into the plan. Think Cuban sandwiches, cafecito, seafood and tropical flavors. Treat this as inspiration rather than a fixed event menu, then choose current Las Vegas restaurants based on where the group is staying and what is open during the weekend.

Game day at Allegiant Stadium

Kickoff is scheduled for 13:25 Pacific on September 13, 2026. Allegiant Stadium entry, parking, pedestrian routes, rideshare locations and security procedures can change by event, so verify current stadium guidance before leaving the hotel. Build extra time for traffic and security and avoid placing a meal reservation too close to kickoff.

Raiders game theme: Home Opener.

After the game

Keep Sunday night flexible until you know how the group feels after four quarters. Dinner near the hotel, a return to the Strip, nightlife or a low key final drink can all work. The important part is not locking the entire evening into a schedule that assumes everyone will leave the stadium at the same time.

Fins Up Las Vegas FAQ

Where should Fins Up meet in Las Vegas Friday or Saturday night?

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas Fan Home Base is the recommended Strip meeting point for visiting fan groups, with food, drinks and Strip facing outdoor space. Group arrangements vary by date, so larger crews should send a request in advance.

Where are Miami Dolphins fans staying in Las Vegas?

There is no single required fan hotel. Center Strip properties make it easier to meet friends spread across several resorts, while south Strip hotels can simplify Allegiant Stadium access. Choose based on the group’s Friday and Saturday plans, not only the stadium.

What should Fins Up do in Las Vegas the night before the game?

Start with a central fan meetup, then let the group branch into dinner, shows, casino time or nightlife. Keeping the first stop simple makes a large traveling crew much easier to coordinate.

How early should we head to Allegiant Stadium?

Allow more time than the map suggests. Major game days can create traffic, security lines and crowded pedestrian routes. Check the current stadium instructions and transportation plan before leaving.

Can mixed fan groups use the Hard Rock Fan Home Base?

Absolutely. The concept is meant for traveling fans, couples, friends and mixed groups. The point is a fun, central place to find everyone before the weekend takes off.