September 10, 2020
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By Alan Snel of LVSportsBiz.com
UNLV Athletics have a sellout for Saturday’s first ever Rebels football game at Allegiant Stadium, where UNLV hosts in-state rival University of Nevada, Reno.
But let’s not go hog wild quite yet.
UNLV only had to sell 1,800 tickets — and they did so in an hour after they went on sale this week.
September 10, 2020
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Another 200 tickets were give away for free to UNLV students.
The state is permitting UNLV to have only 2,000 fans inside domed Allegiant Stadium because of coronavirus pandemic concerns. UNLV was hoping for 10 percent of the 65,000-seat capacity venue, or 6,500 fans for the historic first UNLV game inside the palatial football venue. The Halloween rivalry game starts at a spooky 7:30 p.m.
The Las Vegas Raiders do not allow any fans inside the stadium because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed the lives of 228,000 Americans. Raiders owner Mark Davis said if all the fans can’t attend home games then none will.
The Raiders use natural grass for its retractable playing surface, while UNLV uses artificial turf. A rolling system moves the playing fields in and out of the building.
January 17, 2019
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UNLV got off to a sluggish start in the season-opener last Saturday when San Diego State toyed with the Rebs, 34-6, including a 27-0 lead at halftime.
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