This May 21, 2020, file photo, shows L-R) an aerial view of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip east of the construction continuing at Allegiant Stadium, the USD 2 billion, glass-domed home of the Las Vegas Raiders in Las Vegas, Nevada. Natural grass turf now covers the large field tray that sits on rollers that will move the field in and out of the stadium. The Raiders were scheduled to play their first preseason game at the 65,000-seat facility on August 27.
Big plans in store for Raiders' Allegiant Stadium debut on MNF originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea
“Monday Night Football” is throwing itself a birthday party in Las Vegas.
The Raiders’ first game in Allegiant Stadium coincides with the 50th anniversary of the league’s first “Monday Night Football” broadcast, and ESPN is going all out in its coverage.
The MegaCast, starting at 5:15 p.m. Monday, will include simulcasting ESPN’s coverage of the Saints-Raiders matchup on ABC, marking “Monday Night Football’s” first time on the network since 2005.
ESPN2, meanwhile, will show the game while hosts Rece Davis and Kirk Herbstreit throw a virtual celebration, bringing in current and former players, famous Raiders fans and various celebrities and musicians for conversations.
