Battle For Vegas Sets 2026 Return Date Annual charity softball showdown hits Las Vegas Ballpark® on June 27

LAS VEGAS, NEV. (May 15, 2026) Las Vegas’ fan-favorite charity event, Battle For Vegas, returns for its seventh year on Saturday, June 27 at Las Vegas Ballpark® in Downtown Summerlin® with Vegas Golden Knights winger Reilly Smith back as host and captain of the Vegas Golden Knights and Brock Bowers as captain of the Las Vegas Raiders.

The annual showdown brings together top athletes from the Vegas Golden Knights and Raiders for a night of competition, entertainment, and giving back— battling for city bragging rights while supporting local charities. Full team rosters will be released in a few weeks.

Gates open at 6:00 p.m., followed by a Home Run Derby presented by the Athletics at 7:00 p.m., and first pitch at 8:00 p.m. Fans can also expect a flyover, appearances from popular mascots like Chance, Spruce the Goose, and Aviator, and a postgame fireworks show presented by Century Gaming Technologies.

Additional event sponsors include Aristocrat, Toyota Dealerships of Southern Nevada, Ford Country, Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, WOW Carwash, Raising Cane’s, Fanatics, Neon powered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Port of Subs.

Since its launch in 2019, Battle For Vegas has raised more than $1.2 million for local nonprofits. Proceeds from the 2026 event will benefit the Battle For Vegas Foundation, with specific nonprofit recipients to be announced.

Tickets start at $40 and go on sale on Thursday, May 21 on Ticketmaster. Premium experiences, including suites, are limited, and sponsorship opportunities are still available.

For more information on group tickets, suites, or sponsorships, please contact James Sullivan at [email protected]

About Battle for Vegas:

The Battle for Vegas features two all-star teams of professional athletes to “battle” it out for Las Vegas’ ultimate bragging rights for a good cause. The 2026 event is hosted by Reilly Smith from the Vegas Golden Knights who serves as captain of his team. This year’s beneficiary is the Battle For Vegas Foundation. For additional information and details, visit www.battleforvegas.com.

About Las Vegas Ballpark:

Las Vegas Ballpark® is the home of the Las Vegas Aviators®, the city's professional Triple-A baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and affiliate of the Athletics. Located on eight acres in Downtown Summerlin®, the stadium features a wide range of seating options including 22 suites, club seats, berm seating, party zones and decks, picnic tables, kids' zone, bars, and a pool beyond the outfield wall. Wholly owned by Seaport Entertainment Group (SEG), Las Vegas Ballpark boasts a capacity of 8,196 and is designed to host a variety of events in addition to baseball and is easily accessed from all regions of the valley via the 215 Beltway. For more on Las Vegas Ballpark, visit www.thelvballpark.com.