By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com
The Las Vegas Raiders are not allowing fans at home games at new Allegiant Stadium, but they are finding two alternatives to invite people into the palatial football playground on non-event days and make money while they’re doing so.
The Raiders will begin charging guests through two new stadium experiences — guided tours and also a “Drink and a View” experience.
The “Guided Tours” will allow fans to visit parts of Allegiant Stadium with a guide that most people would otherwise not see.
The Drink and a View program will allow guests to enjoy food and drinks at the stadium’s North Plaza where the Al Davis Memorial Torch is located. Fans can also take in views of the stadium bowl and the Las Vegas Strip.
In both cases, fans will have access to the Allegiant Stadium team store, The Raider Image.
The Raiders contacted season ticket holders to fill them in on these two stadium visit options. Here is the Raiders’ message for those season ticket holders: