Vegas Kickoff Classic
| Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic | |
|---|---|
 Logo for the 2021 Vegas Kickoff Classic (logo changed annually with each game) | |
| Stadium | Allegiant Stadium |
| Location | Paradise, Nevada |
| Operated | 2021–present |
| Sponsors | |
| 2024 matchup | |
| USC 27, LSU 20 | |
| 2027 matchup | |
| Miami vs Utah | |
The Vegas Kickoff Classic is a college football game played on the opening weekend of the college football season in Paradise at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders and the UNLV Rebels.[1] The 2021 game was sponsored by Good Sam and officially known as the Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic.[2] The Vegas Kickoff Classic is managed by the Las Vegas Bowl.
Game results
| Season | Date | Winning team | Losing team | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | September 4, 2021 | BYU Cougars | 24 | Arizona Wildcats | 16 | 54,541[3] |
| 2024 | September 1, 2024 | 23 USC Trojans | 27 | 13 LSU Tigers | 20 | 63,969 |
Rankings are from the AP Poll.
Future games
| Season | Date | Matchup | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | September 4, 2027 | Miami Hurricanes | Utah Utes | [4] |
| TBA | North Dakota State (FCS) | Montana State Bobcats (FCS) | [5] | |
| 2029 | TBA | Montana Grizzlies (FCS) | South Dakota State (FCS) | [5] |
References
- ^ "Allegiant Stadium announces Las Vegas Kickoff Classic this fall". FOX5 Las Vegas. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "Good Sam Becomes Title Sponsor of ESPN Events' Texas Kickoff and Vegas Kickoff Classic". Texas Kickoff. 26 August 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-08-29.
- ^ "BYU Football: Opener Against Arizona in Las Vegas Nearing Sellout". 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Miami Football To Face Utah In 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic At Allegiant Stadium". SB Nation.
- ^ a b DiCristoforo, Andrea (2025-08-18). "ESPN Events Announces Future Vegas Kickoff Classic Matchups". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved 2025-08-18.