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UNLV Football Attendance Dips in 2025, School Receives $3.6M Payment
Despite a successful 10-4 season, UNLV saw a 17% drop in football attendance at Allegiant Stadium.
Feb. 21, 2026 at 1:35am
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UNLV football's attendance dipped in 2025, with the team's six home games drawing a total of 116,296 fans, a 17% decrease from the previous year. However, the school received a $3.6 million payment from the stadium authority to supplement football revenue generated at Allegiant Stadium.
Why it matters
The drop in attendance raises questions about fan engagement and the long-term viability of UNLV's football program at the new Allegiant Stadium, which was built with significant public funding. The supplemental payment highlights the complex financial arrangements between the university, the stadium authority, and the Raiders, who have operational control of the facility.
The details
UNLV's 2025 attendance was higher than the previous three seasons at Allegiant Stadium, but the 17% decrease from 2024 is concerning. The school received the $3.6 million payment as part of a joint-use agreement that provides up to $3.5 million in revenue guarantees if UNLV doesn't generate at least $5 million in home game revenue. In 2024, UNLV received a $1.2 million payment, and in 2023 it received nearly $2.4 million.
- UNLV football's six home games in 2025 drew a total attendance of 116,296, or an average of 19,383 per game.
- In 2024, UNLV drew 139,747 fans in six homes games.
- UNLV's 2025 attendance was higher than the other three seasons UNLV has played at Allegiant Stadium, with 2023 seeing a total attendance of 108,419, 2024 with 80,419 and 2021 drawing 93,652.
The players
Dan Mullen
UNLV's head football coach in 2025.
Barry Odom
UNLV's former head football coach, now the head coach of Purdue.
Allegiant Stadium
The home stadium of UNLV football, which was built with $750 million in public funding.
Las Vegas Stadium Authority
The organization that oversees the operations and finances of Allegiant Stadium.
Raiders
The NFL team that has operational control of Allegiant Stadium.
What’s next
The revenue report for the 2025 season was not yet available, so it's unclear if UNLV will receive another supplemental payment from the stadium authority.
The takeaway
UNLV's drop in football attendance, despite a successful season, highlights the challenges of maintaining fan engagement and generating sufficient revenue at the new Allegiant Stadium. The complex financial arrangements between the university, stadium authority, and Raiders will continue to be an important factor in the long-term viability of UNLV's football program.
