Self-driving shuttles are about to join the pregame lineup at T-Mobile Arena. The venue has inked a multiyear deal with Zoox, the Amazon-owned robotaxi outfit, that will bring the company’s four-seat autonomous pods to the arena starting early next year. The pact names Zoox an official venue partner and carves out a dedicated pick-up and drop-off lane at the west VIP entrance, along with on-site wayfinding and rider perks for fans heading to concerts and games. Zoox has already been quietly hauling the public around the Strip this year, and the arena tie-up is the clearest sign yet that these robotaxis are meant to become a normal part of the Las Vegas event routine.
In a press release via Business Wire, T-Mobile Arena and Zoox said the multiyear agreement, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, will make Zoox an Official Venue Partner and bring branded signage plus a dedicated West VIP pickup lane right onto the concourse. “This represents a transformative moment for both T-Mobile Arena and the future of transportation in Las Vegas,” Sally Bae, senior vice president of global partnerships for AEG in Las Vegas, said in the release. Michael White, Zoox’s chief product officer, added that the company aims to “redefine how people move through Las Vegas” as it expands service.
Inside the Zoox pod
Zoox is not retrofitting regular cars here. Its purpose-built, all-electric pods seat up to four passengers facing each other and run without traditional controls like steering wheels or pedals, according to TechCrunch. The interior is set up to feel more like a shared lounge than a standard rideshare. The pods are compact, and, as The Hollywood Reporter notes, are roughly 12 feet long with individual climate zones for each of the face-to-face seats.
When you'll be able to hail one
T-Mobile Arena is slated to become a Zoox stop in early 2026, with fans able to request rides through the Zoox mobile app, the companies said in the Business Wire release. The arena plans to add wayfinding signage to steer riders toward the dedicated pickup area, and Zoox branding will show up on the main concourse bar as part of the sponsorship package. Zoox also intends to add the Sphere as a stop next year as it builds out a roster of marquee Las Vegas destinations, according to SportsBusiness Journal.
Why Las Vegas is the testing ground
Zoox launched limited public service on and around the Strip in September 2025 and has been offering free trips while it works to secure regulatory approval to charge fares, Reuters reported. The company is currently running a few dozen vehicles in Las Vegas as it builds out its network. T-Mobile Arena alone brings in more than a million visitors a year and hosts over 100 events annually, according to T-Mobile Arena, making it an ideal high-volume proving ground for robotaxi pickups and drop-offs. The arena itself opened in April 2016.
What to watch next
Both Zoox and T-Mobile Arena say they will roll out more details and on-site activations as the early 2026 launch window approaches. Fans heading to games or shows will want to keep an eye out for Zoox wayfinding around the building and check the Zoox app for pickup instructions as the company gradually widens its Las Vegas routes.
