This is an updated list of entertainment venues, events, and conventions that require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for admission in the Las Vegas area:
G2E
At the annual Global Gaming Expo, which takes place from October 4th to 7th, participants must prove that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. All G2E speakers, attendees, exhibitors, media and employees must be able to prove that they have received at least one dose of a vaccine, the American Gaming Association said on August 31. The mass also requires face coverings.
NAB show
The National Association of Broadcasters requires attendees at their October fair to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The show, which runs October 9-13, typically has around 90,000 attendees. The organizers of the show on Wednesday announced the plan to require proof of vaccination on Aug. 18, saying additional details on how that proof should be obtained will “soon” follow.
Las Vegas Raiders
Fans attending Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium this season must present proof of vaccination via the CLEAR app and the Health Pass function and are allowed to enter the stadium without masks. The Raiders will also offer vaccinations on site at the Allegiant Stadium before the home games so that newly vaccinated fans can enter wearing a mask. Those with either Pfizer or Moderna syringe are allowed to enter but must wear masks until full vaccination or two weeks after the second syringe. Fans between the ages of 2 and 11 who are not eligible for the vaccine can participate in games but must wear a mask.
CES 2022
The Consumer Technology Association, sponsor of CES, announced a guideline on vaccination records on August 17th. The association is also examining the acceptance of a positive antibody test as an alternative requirement. CTA expects more than 1,000 companies to attend the 2022 show.
TIME
From October 1st, spectators and crew in AEG Presents own and operated venues will need proof of a COVID vaccination. In Las Vegas, this includes the Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and the 2021 Day N Vegas Festival. Acceptable documents can be a physical copy of a COVID-19 vaccination card, a digital copy of that ID, or other locally acceptable evidence. A vaccination policy decision has not yet been made for the Resorts World-owned, AEG-operated theater at Resorts World, which opens on November 6 with Celine Dion.
Day N Vegas
Organizers say they must require all concert goers or event staff to provide evidence within 72 hours of the show that they are either fully vaccinated or tested negative for COVID. The huge three-day hip-hop festival will take place on the Las Vegas Festival grounds from November 12th to 14th.
Life is beautiful
According to the organizer’s Twitter account, guests must provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. The event in downtown Las Vegas will take place September 17-19.
Smith Center
President Myron Martin said that anyone entering the center’s two venues – Reynolds Hall and Myron’s (formerly Myron’s Cabaret Jazz) will require proof of vaccinations or negative COVID tests. Martin added that details of the policy would be provided but the policy will be enforced when the Smith Center reopens, slated for Sept. 14.
Coachella / stagecoach
The California music festivals are presented by Goldenvoice, a subsidiary of AEG Presents. The company plans to put a statewide policy in place on or before October 1. Until then, proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test will be requested within 72 hours of admission.
Live nation
Starting October 4th, Live Nation plans to require ticket holders at its venues to be vaccinated against COVID or tested negative for the virus. Live Nation’s policies apply to venues and events owned or operated directly by Live Nation. House of Blues in Mandalay Bay and Brooklyn Bowl on Linq Promenade are the two that the company claims will fall under the new model.
Not required
Allegiant Stadium (Non-Raiders Games)
No proof of vaccination is currently required to participate in events other than Raiders games at Allegiant Stadium. The Allegiant Stadium requires participants in all other events, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks. However, the stadium website notes that the Raiders and Allegiant Stadium are currently evaluating any application of their vaccine policy to other events, adding that individual events at the venue may also implement tightened COVID-19 protocols.
T-Mobile Arena
T-Mobile Arena, home of the Vegas Golden Knights, has not announced any plans to require proof of vaccination in order to enter. While AEG owns part of the arena, the company said its mandate does not apply to that venue and the decision to require vaccinations for entry to the Golden Knights games would be left to the team. The arena safety protocols require that all participants over 2 years of age wear a mask unless they are actively eating or drinking. The Manny Pacquiao-Yordenis Ugas boxing match, the iHeartRadio music festival and UFC 266 are among the upcoming events at the T-Mobile Arena.
Las Vegas ballpark
No proof of vaccination is required for entry into the home of the Las Vegas Aviators. Baseball stadium fans are required to mask themselves indoors, in suites, and stores, but may be maskless outdoors. According to the Aviators website, Las Vegas Ballpark and Las Vegas Aviators staff will not wear masks as 100% of them are vaccinated as the company mandates.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.
