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Upcoming Vegas Golden Knights dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
The expansion team that won fast
The Vegas Golden Knights play home games at T-Mobile Arena, just off the Las Vegas Strip, and the NHL regular season there runs from October into April. The team began play in the 2017–18 season as an expansion franchise and the first major professional sports team based in Las Vegas. Bill Foley leads the ownership group.
No expansion club in NHL history has started faster. Vegas reached the Stanley Cup Final in its first season, losing to the Washington Capitals in five games in 2018. Five years later the Golden Knights beat the Florida Panthers in five games to win the 2023 Stanley Cup, clinching it with a 9–3 win in Game 5 at home. Jonathan Marchessault, one of the original expansion-draft players, won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP.
The team's identity was also shaped by the city's worst night. The franchise's first home game came nine days after the October 1, 2017, mass shooting on the Strip, and the club later retired number 58 in honor of the 58 victims. Vegas plays in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference. Repeated playoff meetings with the Dallas Stars, the San Jose Sharks and the Winnipeg Jets have given the young franchise its first rivalries.
Choosing seats at T-Mobile Arena
T-Mobile Arena opened on April 6, 2016, behind the New York-New York and Park MGM resorts. It seats about 17,500 for hockey, with higher figures for standing-room and other event layouts. The bowl has two main public levels: the lower level (sections 1–20, wrapped around the ice) and the upper level (sections 201–224), with premium boxes and tables between them.
- Center ice, lower level. The Golden Knights bench sits in front of section 5 and the visitors' bench in front of section 6. The penalty box sits between sections 15 and 16 on the opposite side. The Center Ice Club seats in sections 5–6 and 15–16 come with lounge access and draw the strongest demand.
- The attack-twice end. Vegas shoots twice on the end with sections 9–12. Lower-level end and corner seats there are the best close-up view of the home team's offense, and the Opera Boxes (private boxes for six to eight people) sit just above those sections.
- Glass seats. Row 1 puts you inches from the boards and the pregame show. Expect a narrow view of the far end; this is a seat for the experience rather than the full game.
- Upper-level center. The value pick. The 200 level at center ice shows the whole sheet, so you can follow line changes and power plays as they develop.
- Upper-level ends. The least expensive seats. The top rows behind the goals are the ones to skip if your budget allows a step toward center.
Seats to think twice about: rows 3 through 10 of the lower level, where the glass and the goal frame can block sightlines at the ends. Moving up a few rows often costs less and sees more. Within each row, seat 1 sits on the aisle nearest the lower-numbered neighboring section, which helps when you want an aisle seat for concession runs.
Pregame show, schedule and the dates that sell first
Arrive before puck drop. The pregame show, which often features a skating knight, is a large part of the Golden Knights' Las Vegas-style presentation, and it runs right up to the opening faceoff. The team's mascot, Chance, is a Gila monster rather than a knight.
The NHL schedule follows a fixed shape: preseason in late September, an 82-game regular season from October to mid-April with 41 home dates, and the playoffs from late April into June. Demand in Las Vegas runs on a few patterns:
- Visiting fan bases. Las Vegas is a destination, so Original Six teams, Canadian clubs and the Southern California teams bring large traveling crowds. Those games tend to have the fewest listings.
- Weekends and holiday periods. Friday and Saturday games compete with Strip hotel demand, and convention and holiday weeks make the whole trip more expensive, tickets included.
- Playoff games. The postseason is the hardest ticket in town, with prices that move after every game in a series.
- Weeknight games against non-traditional opponents. These are the easiest seats to find, and the best chance at a lower-level seat.
Getting to the arena from the Strip
T-Mobile Arena is a walk from much of the central Strip. Visitors staying at nearby resorts usually walk through The Park, the outdoor plaza that serves as the arena's gateway. The Las Vegas Monorail stops at the MGM Grand, and Regional Transportation Commission buses, including the Deuce along the Strip, serve the area. Rideshare pickup after the game is slow, so walking a few blocks before calling a car can save time.
Bag size limits, mobile-ticket rules and parking options at the surrounding resorts change from season to season. As of the 2025–26 season, check the arena's current entry and bag policy at t-mobilearena.com before you go.
Every GoodSeats order includes free shipping and no digital transfer fees, which matters on a trip where hotel and travel costs already add up.
Following the Knights on the road
The Pacific Division keeps Vegas in the West for many road games. Los Angeles and Anaheim are a short flight or a long drive across the desert, which makes the Kings and Ducks the most practical road trips for fans in Las Vegas. Seattle, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver round out the division trips.
From expansion draft to champions
- June 22, 2016. League owners unanimously approved the Las Vegas expansion bid, two months after T-Mobile Arena opened.
- June 21, 2017. Vegas built its first roster through the expansion draft.
- October 10, 2017. The first home game, a 5–2 win over the Arizona Coyotes, opened with a tribute to the shooting victims and first responders.
- March 31, 2018. Number 58 was retired in honor of the victims.
- June 2018. The first-year Golden Knights lost the Stanley Cup Final to Washington in five games.
- 2020. The AHL affiliate moved from San Antonio to become the Henderson Silver Knights, closer to home.
- June 2023. Vegas beat Florida in five games to win the Stanley Cup in its sixth season, the fastest title for an expansion team in NHL history.
For an official schedule and team news, see the club's site at nhl.com/goldenknights.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Vegas Golden Knights play?
The Golden Knights play at T-Mobile Arena, behind the New York-New York and Park MGM resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. The arena opened in 2016 and seats about 17,500 for hockey.
Which end do the Golden Knights shoot at twice?
Seating guides place the Golden Knights' attack-twice end at sections 9 through 12. The Opera Boxes sit just above those sections.
When should I arrive for a Golden Knights game?
Be in your seat before the scheduled start. The pregame show, which often includes a skating knight, runs right up to the opening faceoff.
Have the Golden Knights won the Stanley Cup?
Yes. Vegas won the 2023 Stanley Cup by beating the Florida Panthers in five games. The team also reached the Final in its first season, 2018, and lost to Washington.
Can I walk to T-Mobile Arena from my hotel?
From many central Strip resorts, yes. The arena sits just off the Strip behind New York-New York and Park MGM, and The Park plaza leads to the entrance. The Monorail stops at the MGM Grand.