Las Vegas Aviators Become Las Vegas ‘Villains’ For One Game Under Saturday’s Promotion; Aviators Announce Attendance Of Record 12,390
By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer
LAS VEGAS, Nevada — The Las Vegas Aviators became the Las Vegas Villains for one game Saturday — a Minor League Baseball promotion where teams change their brand for a one-off game presentation.
In the past, the Aviators turned into brands like the Gamblers and Whales for single games.
The rollout of the “Villains,” included the Aviators players wearing the jersey and the red ballcap showing the Villain character.
Saturday’s weather at the ballpark in Summerlin was cold, windy and cloudy, an ideal setting to unleash a brand name like the “Villains.” You almost expected the one-game Villains logo to be displayed like a Bat-signal light in the sky.
Like with the other “What If” one-game promotions such as the Cone Jesters in 2025, the Aviators had the Villains merchandise available in their team store off the main concourse behind third base. The Villains jersey was priced at about $120, while the ball hat was about $51.
The Villains name has popped up as team name options for any potential NBA or MLS team in Las Vegas. The NBA could have a team in Las Vegas as early as 2028.
The Aviators reported that the attendance was 12,390, which is a record for the minor league ballpark in Downtown Summerlin.
The Aviators are the Triple A affiliate of the MLB Athletics, which are building the $2 billion, 33,000-fan domed stadium on the Strip at the former Tropicana hotel-casino site.
The Aviators defeated the Salt Lake Bees, 4-0, and have a 13-11 record, while the A’s lost to Texas last night and have a record of 14-13 after starting off the season 1-5.
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