NFL Kickoff Party.
Football starts here, and Vegas locals get the first night. Seahawks vs. Patriots hits our screens at 5 PM while the hometown crowd kicks off five months of game days at the beach club down the street from the stadium.
Vegas gets the first party.
Tourists get the weekends. Kickoff night belongs to the people who actually live here: a midweek watch party with Seahawks vs. Patriots at 5 PM, a last taste of summer on the deck, and a toast to five months of football at the sports beach club down the street from the stadium.
Summer's last Wednesday.
Seahawks vs. Patriots, 5 PM
The season starts on our screens. Wall-to-wall LED with full game sound, poolside. Extra programming for the night is being finalized.
One last pool night
Five pools and a full deck, one more midweek summer night before the season owns every weekend. See the full calendar.
Your season HQ
Scope the deck, claim your Sunday spot, and get ahead of the crowds. NFL Sundays at Tailgate start September 13.
Start the season poolside.
The Wednesday, September 9 kickoff has wrapped. Catch the recap above. If you're planning ahead, Sunday season reservations are open too.
Everything you'd ask.
When is the NFL Kickoff Party?
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at Tailgate Beach Club, Mandalay Bay. Doors open at 11 AM and the club stays open until 8 PM. Seahawks vs. Patriots kicks off at 5 PM on our screens.
What game is on?
Seahawks vs. Patriots, kickoff at 5 PM, on wall-to-wall screens with full game sound across the deck.
Do I have to be a local to come?
No. The night is thrown in honor of the hometown crowd, but everyone 21+ is welcome.
Where do I watch games during the season?
Right here. Tailgate runs every NFL game all season, with NFL Sundays following the kickoff. Season tables and cabanas are available on the season schedule.
Is the event 21+?
Yes. Tailgate Beach Club is a 21+ venue. Valid government-issued ID required for entry.
Where is Tailgate Beach Club?
Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, on the south end of the Strip, minutes from Allegiant Stadium. Self-parking and rideshare drop-off on-site.
21+ only. Valid government-issued ID required for entry. Programming and details subject to change. Broadcast schedule subject to change by the league. Tailgate Beach Club is not affiliated with the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks, or the New England Patriots; team and league names describe the public broadcast schedule shown at this watch party. *Management reserves all rights. Please enjoy responsibly.