You already know that Las Vegas is great for gambling adventures. Well, that may be true, but Las Vegas is also the perfect spot for sports enthusiasts. Currently, three major league professional teams make their home in Sin City:
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Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League
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Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League
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Las Vegas Aces of the Women s National Basketball League
The city is also home to two minor league sports teams:
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Las Vegas lights FC of the USL Championship
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Las Vegas Aviators of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League
And for those who love college sports, there is the University of Nevada, Las Vegas which fields several Division 1 athletic teams.
Other notable sports events that take place include the National Finals rodeo, The Nascar Cup series, and USA sevens rugby, and top-ranked boxing and UFC fights.
So no matter what time of the year you visit Las Vegas, there will be some type of sports games you can watch. Find a calendar of events at your hotel. A great thing about going to sporting events in Las Vegas is the ticket prices, which are often quite low compared to other large cities. Even better? Unlike gambling, you will have a good return on the money spent.
