Tailgate Beach Club FAQ
Planning your poolside game day at Tailgate Beach Club? Here are the most common questions guests ask before arriving, including what you can bring, entry rules, tickets, VIP reservations, food and drinks, parking, and venue policies.
Guest FAQ
Quick Answers For Guests
Outside food, outside drinks, snacks, and candy are not permitted inside Tailgate Beach Club. Guests may bring an empty refillable water bottle and fill it at the complimentary water station inside the venue.
- Age: Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ venue. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry.
- Location: Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119, near Allegiant Stadium.
- Food and drinks: Food, cocktails, beer, wine, bottle service, and non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase inside.
- Security: All guests pass through a security checkpoint before entering. Prohibited items must be discarded or returned before entry.
Entry Policies
Can we bring in outside food, drinks, or candy?
No. Outside food, outside drinks, snacks, and candy are not permitted inside Tailgate Beach Club.
Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ club venue at Mandalay Bay and operates under Nevada Gaming Commission and Nevada Gaming Control Board Regulation 5, along with approved venue policies. These rules require strict control of items brought into the venue.
You may bring an empty refillable water bottle and fill it at the complimentary water station inside. Tailgate Beach Club also offers food and drinks for purchase from the venue menu.
Can I bring a water bottle?
Yes. Guests may bring an empty refillable water bottle. Filled water bottles, outside beverages, outside liquids, and outside alcohol are not allowed through security.
Can I bring candy, gum, snacks, or protein bars?
No. Candy, snacks, gum, protein bars, and other outside food items are not permitted. Please finish or discard these items before reaching the security checkpoint.
Will security hold prohibited items for me?
No. Security cannot hold outside food, drinks, candy, or other prohibited items. Guests should leave those items at home, in a hotel room, or in a vehicle before arriving.
What items are prohibited?
Prohibited items include outside food, outside beverages, candy, illegal substances, weapons, and any item security determines could affect guest safety or venue operations. All bags and personal items are subject to inspection.
Can I bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, or swim essentials?
Yes. Guests may bring typical pool essentials such as sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, swimwear, waterproof phone cases, and beach totes. Security screening still applies to all items.
Are the pools heated?
Yes. All five pools at Tailgate Beach Club are heated, so the water stays comfortable when the weather cools, through football season and beyond.
Age And ID
Is Tailgate Beach Club 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a 21-and-over venue. Every guest must show a valid, government-issued photo ID to enter.
What kind of ID do I need?
Please bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID. Photos, screenshots, expired IDs, and temporary documents may not be accepted.
Tickets And Reservations
How much does it cost to go to Tailgate Beach Club?
General admission is free with an RSVP. Lounge chairs are $25 for a single and $50 for a double. See full pricing and book on the booking page.
Do I need a ticket to enter Tailgate Beach Club?
No. General admission is free with an RSVP, so there is no cover and no ticket required to walk in. Reserving a table, lounge chair, cabana, or bungalow in advance is the best way to plan your visit, and high-demand game days, holiday weekends, and major Las Vegas event weekends can reach capacity early.
Can I buy tickets or reserve VIP seating when I arrive?
Same-day admission and VIP reservations may be available if the venue is not sold out. High-demand game days, holiday weekends, and major Las Vegas event weekends can reach capacity early.
What VIP options are available?
Tailgate Beach Club has lounge chairs, daybeds, 22 cabanas, 2 bungalows, and VIP tables with bottle service. Daybeds, cabanas, bungalows and VIP tables with bottle service book online and carry a food-and-beverage minimum that varies by date and event.
What's included in a cabana at Tailgate Beach Club?
Every cabana comes with a dedicated server, a private TV, a PS5 so your group can play video games, and a full-size beer pong table, and seats you in the shade with a direct view of the LED wall. Cabanas carry a food-and-beverage minimum that varies by date. Bungalows add more space and a larger group capacity, and they come with a PS5 too.
Can I host a group event or private event?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club can host birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette parties, corporate outings, alumni groups, sports fan groups, and private events. Use the contact form for group and event inquiries.
What is the cancellation policy at Tailgate Beach Club?
Cancel more than 24 hours before your reservation and your deposit is returned.
Hours And Location
Where is Tailgate Beach Club located?
Tailgate Beach Club is located at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119. The venue is on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, across from Allegiant Stadium.
What are Tailgate Beach Club hours?
Tailgate Beach Club is on football-season hours through Super Bowl Sunday: Sunday 9 AM to 9 PM, Monday and Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday 11 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday 8:30 AM to 8 PM. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Hours may extend for major events and championship game days, so check the booking calendar for the date you plan to visit. Management reserves all rights.
Is Tailgate Beach Club open year-round?
Operating dates and hours can change by season and event schedule. Check the website before your visit for current availability.
Where should rideshare drop off?
Use Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino as your destination for Uber, Lyft, taxi, and rideshare drop-off. Follow property signage and staff direction when you arrive.
Where do guests park?
Parking is free in Tailgate's own lot. Use the dedicated Tailgate Beach Club parking lot, then follow the signs to the venue entrance.
Venue Experience
What is Tailgate Beach Club?
Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ sports-focused pool and beach club experience at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Guests come for poolside game day viewing, drinks, food, VIP seating, group reservations, and special events.
What games and events are shown?
Any game, any sport. Tailgate Beach Club shows every game on wall-to-wall LED, from NFL Sundays and fight nights to full soccer slates. Check the events calendar for hosted watch parties and special programming.
For more ideas on where to catch the action, see Where to watch sports in Las Vegas.
Can I request a specific game?
Yes. Tailgate shows any game and any sport. Tell the team what you want to watch when you arrive and they will get it on a screen near you.
What should I wear?
Wear pool-appropriate attire and comfortable footwear. Tailgate Beach Club is an outdoor pool venue, so hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended. Management reserves all rights regarding dress code and entry.
Is Tailgate Beach Club accessible?
Tailgate Beach Club welcomes guests with accessibility needs. For specific questions about arrival, seating, or accommodations, contact the venue before your visit.
Food, Drinks, And Water
Does Tailgate Beach Club serve food?
Yes. Food is available inside the venue. Menu items may include salads, nachos, wings, sandwiches, wraps, sliders, tacos, platters, and other poolside options.
Does Tailgate Beach Club have a full bar?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, with options that may include cocktails, beer, wine, seltzers, frozen drinks, bottle service, and zero-proof drinks.
Are free water stations available?
Yes. Complimentary water stations are available inside Tailgate Beach Club. You may bring an empty refillable water bottle and fill it after entering.
What if I have a dietary restriction or medical need?
Please contact the venue before your visit if you have a dietary restriction, allergy, or medical need related to outside food or beverages. Security and management will review requests according to venue policy and applicable regulations.
Still Have Questions?
For the fastest help, use the booking page for tickets and VIP reservations, view the menus for food and drink options, or contact the Tailgate Beach Club team before your visit.