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Raiders Fans vs. Everybody

Author DJ THUMP
The pre-season game at Allegiant Stadium was overtaken by 49ers fans.

Raider Nation is global. But since moving to Las Vegas, fans from other teams have overtaken Raiders home games and seemingly wash out Raider fans.

There could be a few reasons why:

1. Las Vegas is a melting pot:  People from all over the world come to Vegas for excitement or to move. Being that Las Vegas hasn’t had a NFL team before, many locals already were enamored with the Dallas Cowboys, LA Rams, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and more.

2. Transplanted or relocated fans: Some fans may have originally been from Oakland or the surrounding area. But, the great exodus of California have created a migration of Cali transplants to other states and cities. These fans may still have a strong affiliation with the Raiders and take the opportunity to attend games when the team is playing near their current place of residence. But, going to Las Vegas is an expensive trek.

3. High demand for tickets: The Raiders home games often draw large crowds, which increases the demand for tickets. Due to their popularity, tickets for home games may be difficult for local fans to obtain, leading to a higher proportion of visiting fans attending the games. Plus, the tickets are some of the most expensive in the NFL. According to TouchDownWire, the average 2023 ticket price for the Las Vegas Raiders is $573.

4. Travel Opportunities: The Las Vegas location of the Raiders may also provide an attractive travel destination for the opposing team’s fans. The city has a reputation for being a popular tourist spot, and fans may take the opportunity to combine their support for their team with a vacation or a weekend getaway, further boosting the number of visiting fans at Raider home games. And let’s face it. With the price of parking for locals, the actual logistics of getting into the stadium and the other costs associated before even stepping foot into the stadium, it’s no doubt that many locals rather stay home.

It’s worth noting that the presence of opposing fans at games is not unique to the Raiders organization. Many sports teams experience similar situations, especially those with national or international followings. Additionally, the presence of opposing fans can add to the atmosphere and excitement of the games. According to statista.com “In 2022, the Las Vegas Raiders recorded an average home attendance of 62,045 spectators.”

It seems like the jersey color doesn’t matter. Money green is the winning color at Raidershome games.

Marlon "DJ Thump" Rice is a morning show host on Jammin’ 105.7 "Thump In The Morning!" He has been with the station for the past six years and has been inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame class of 2019. DJ Thump has toured with R&B legend Al B. Sure! As his music director. As a content creator for Jammin’ 105.7, DJ Thump writes articles on sports, preferably the Las Vegas Raiders and the world champion Las Vegas Aces. DJ Thump writes about the local community (which he is heavily involved in) as well as local Black-owned businesses.

Thump's Tailgate: Cardinals vs. Raiders

Jammin’ 105.7 is Raiders Nation, baby!

DJ Thump‘s first tailgate was this past Sunday at the Cardinals vs. Raiders game at Allegiant Stadium.

We had an amazing time, and there’s no party like a Raiders party. We cooked mouth-watering food like hot links, chorizo, greens and so much more.

And don’t even get us started on the other tents and tailgaters, who had flat-top grills that were cooking carne asada, carnitas, grilled vegetables and so much more

As fans were partying — some with a michelada or a beer in hand — a sense of community was felt across the J lot parking lot.

We played West Coast classics and Raider Nation anthems. Remember . . . “the autumn wind is a pirate.”

We also gave away a Davante Adams jersey. Every tailgate, we’ll be giving away TONS of prizes like official jerseys, concert tickets and more! Thump’s tailgate is the HOTTEST tailgate in the Las Vegas valley. Shoutout to the winner of this week’s giveaway, who was super lucky because her ticket was the first one we pulled.

As far as the actual game, well this was a different story. Unfortunately, the Raiders let us down and lost the game during overtime, which was painful to watch. Kyler Murray took the sleepy Cardinals offense and pushed them to the win.

Man . . . and I thought Adams was going to bring us to Super Bowl victory. But listen, my spirit isn’t crushed completely. There are still more games, which means there will be more of my tailgates.

Our next tailgate will be on Oct.2, and we’ll be in H lot. Check out our event page below for more information about our upcoming tailgate.

Thump’s Tailgate: Join Us Every Sunday Home Game

Here is the full schedule for Thump’s tailgate:

–Oct. 2 vs the Denver Broncos

–Oct. 23 vs the Houston Texans

–Nov. 13 vs the Indianapolis Colts

–Dec. 4 vs the Los Angeles Chargers

–Dec. 18 vs the New England Patriots

–Jan. 1 vs the San Francisco 49ers

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