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Sam Boyd Stadium was the home field of the UNLV Rebels, the Las Vegas Posse, the Las Vegas Outlaws and the Las Vegas Locomotives in Whitney, Nevada. It opened in 1971 and seats 36,800 fans. It still stands today.

Bowl stadium east of Las Vegas that was UNLV's home for nearly five decades and hosted the Las Vegas Bowl, until the Rebels moved to Allegiant Stadium in 2020. Clark County bought it and it sits closed with no announced plans.

Stadium facts

Location
Whitney, Nevada
Status
Standing, no longer in regular use
Opened
1971
Closed
2020
Capacity
36,800
Teams
UNLV Rebels (1971–2019)
Las Vegas Posse (1994)
Las Vegas Outlaws (2001)
Las Vegas Locomotives (2009–2012)
Other names
Las Vegas Stadium; Las Vegas Silver Bowl; Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Teams that played here

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Stadiums near Sam Boyd Stadium10

  1. 1FCSGreater Zion Stadium — Utah Tech Trailblazers (St. George, Utah)106 mi
  2. 2FCSEccles Coliseum — Southern Utah Thunderbirds (Cedar City, Utah)154 mi
  3. 3FormerLumberjack Stadium — Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (Flagstaff, Arizona)199 mi
  4. 4FCSWalkup Skydome — Northern Arizona Lumberjacks (Flagstaff, Arizona)199 mi
  5. 5FBSRose Bowl Stadium — UCLA Bruins (Pasadena, California)222 mi
  6. 6FormerAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Rams (Anaheim, California)226 mi
  7. 7FBSLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — USC Trojans (Los Angeles, California)233 mi
  8. 8FormerMoore Field — UCLA Bruins (Los Angeles, California)233 mi
  9. 9FormerBovard Field — USC Trojans (Los Angeles, California)233 mi
  10. 10NFLState Farm Stadium — Arizona Cardinals (Glendale, Arizona)236 mi

Questions about Sam Boyd Stadium

Who played at Sam Boyd Stadium?

Sam Boyd Stadium was home to the UNLV Rebels (1971–2019); the Las Vegas Posse (1994); the Las Vegas Outlaws (2001); the Las Vegas Locomotives (2009–2012).

When did Sam Boyd Stadium open?

Sam Boyd Stadium opened in 1971.

Is Sam Boyd Stadium still standing?

Yes. Sam Boyd Stadium is standing and no longer in regular use.

How many fans did Sam Boyd Stadium hold?

Sam Boyd Stadium held about 36,800 fans.

What football stadiums are near Sam Boyd Stadium today?

Greater Zion Stadium (Utah Tech Trailblazers) is about 106 miles away. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org.