The Battle For Vegas charity softball game is back at Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday, June 27, turning Downtown Summerlin into a full-on crossover episode between the Golden Knights, the Raiders and a rotating cast of celebrity guests. Reilly Smith will headline the hockey side while Brock Bowers captains the football contingent, with organizers promising lighthearted competition, plenty of music, roaming mascots and a postgame fireworks finale to raise money for local children's charities.
Who’s playing
Organizers tapped Reilly Smith as captain of the Golden Knights team and Brock Bowers to lead the Raiders squad, and Team Smith’s roster features Carter Hart, Adin Hill, Shea Theodore, Keegan Kolesar, Braeden Bowman and Alexander Holtz, with former Golden Knight Ryan Reaves listed among the headliners, according to FOX5. The lineup blends current NHL and NFL names with local personalities and entertainers, setting the stage for a loose, crowd-pleasing night that is more about laughs than box scores.
Game day schedule and extras
The event’s official page lists gates opening at 6 p.m., a Home Run Derby at 7 p.m. and first pitch at 8 p.m. Battle For Vegas also highlights a planned flyover and appearances by mascots such as Chance, Spruce the Goose and Aviator, with the evening capped by a postgame fireworks show presented by Century Gaming Technologies.
Tickets and what to expect
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, and resale marketplaces are showing average asking prices in the mid $70s to $90s. Organizers set general admission starting at $40, according to FOX5, with premium experiences and suites described as limited. Fans are encouraged to arrive early and follow Las Vegas Ballpark policies on parking and bags to keep entry lines moving.
Who benefits
Proceeds from the 2026 Battle For Vegas will support the Battle For Vegas Foundation and community partners including Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation, organizers said, according to Vegas24Seven. Since its 2019 launch the event has raised roughly $1.2 million for local nonprofits, a running total organizers point to as proof that a night of softball can deliver some serious help for Southern Nevada families.
