Sam Boyd Stadium is a stadium located in Whitney Nevada on the campus of UNLV. Sam Boyd Stadium currently houses the NCAA team the UNLV Rebels. The stadium opened as Las Vegas Stadium on October 23, 1971 with the construction taking just over a year at a cost of just over $3.5 million, $20.1 million in present day dollars. The latest renovation was in 1999 at a cost of $1.2 million.
The UNLV Rebels are members of the Mountain West Conference of the within National Collegiate Athletic Association. They are known by their team colors consisting of red and gray. Their mascot is Hey Reb! Past players include Quenton Pointer, Joe Hawley and Frank Summers.
The stadium currently holds 44,500 fans. There are 218 luxury suites and over 10,000 seats at the club level. Currently, it is the 80th largest stadium in the NCAA. The record fan attendance of 44,500 has been recorded multiple times over the years. In terms of parking there is on-campus parking and satellite parking lots both containing general and reserved spots.
Season tickets are available with prices starting around $150. Individual tickets start at about $20 depending on the game. Tickets are available through the team website and ticket exchanges.