2021 EVENT IMAGES: https://ffwpr.sharefile.com/d-10b70c7664d24fb6
LAS VEGAS, NEV. (May 17, 2022) The Battle for Vegas presented by Dollar Loan Center and hosted by Reilly Smith returns to Las Vegas Ballpark® at Downtown Summerlin® on Monday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Fans will get the chance to watch their favorite stars in action as the teams “battle” it out for Las Vegas’ ultimate bragging rights, all for a good cause. The softball showdown features two all-star teams of professional athletes, led by Reilly Smith of the Vegas Golden Knights and his teammates against friends from the Las Vegas Raiders. The full roster of players will be announced soon.
Gates open on Monday, July 18 at 5:30 p.m. The home run derby begins at 6:30 p.m. and the opening pitch is at 7:30 p.m. Concessions will be open throughout the Ballpark, making it a perfect one-stop for a family-friendly night out.
Ret. Naval Petty Officer, 1st Class, Generald Wilson of St Louis, who has made a name for himself singing at major sporting events across the country, will sing the National Anthem and God Bless America. A flyover is planned with special appearances by mascots Chance, Spruce the Goose, Aviator and others.
The initial event launched in 2019 and has raised over $350,000 for local charities. This year’s Battle for Vegas presented by Dollar Loan Center will benefit the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation with funds distributed to two nonprofits: Communities In Schools of Nevada, the state’s leading dropout prevention organization that provides support and wraparound services to 80,000 vulnerable students statewide of which 57,000 live in Southern Nevada; and the Maximum Hope Foundation founded by Brad Garrett to provide financial assistance for housing and other basic needs to families of children dealing with critical, life-threatening illnesses.
Tickets for the Battle for Vegas Charity Softball Game go on-sale Friday, May 20. General ticket prices begin at $35. A limited number of elevated package experiences, including ballpark suites, are available. All tickets can be purchased online at www.battleforvegas.com,
https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17005C7799FF14E7 or at the Las Vegas Ballpark ticket office. Individual and corporate sponsorships are available.
For more information about group tickets, suites or sponsorship opportunities, contact James Sullivan at [email protected].
About Battle for Vegas presented by Dollar Loan Center:
