LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Setting the
stage for the next era of Las
Vegas entertainment, T-Mobile Arena will light up The Strip
magenta tonight for the first time, with 20,000 fans partying to
the sounds of Las Vegas favorites.
The internationally acclaimed band with local roots, The Killers;
Mr. Las Vegas himself,
Wayne Newton; and Las Vegas-born pop artist Shamir will join a
sold-out crowd to kick off an extensive schedule of concerts,
sporting events, award shows and more.
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"This is an exciting time for Las
Vegas and everyone involved in the development of T-Mobile
Arena; tonight we are opening a world-class venue that we believe
will become Las Vegas' new center
of entertainment," said Jim
Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International..
"Las Vegas has long been known as
the Entertainment Capital of the World, and with all the
development we've unveiled this week in the neighborhood, you can
see our deep commitment to ensuring Las
Vegas holds that title for generations to come."
Designed by Populous, T-Mobile Arena incorporated or enhanced
the best features from renowned venues throughout the country for
an unparalleled entertainment venue in the heart of the Las Vegas
Strip. The joint venture between MGM Resorts and AEG has the
largest arena capacity in the city, expansive balconies curving
around the building's exterior and customizable spaces, making the
arena perfect for any type of event.
Dan Beckerman, President and
CEO of AEG said, "We are confident that T-Mobile Arena will
transform the entertainment landscape in Las Vegas, further elevating the city's status
as one of the iconic sports and entertainment destinations in the
world. Bringing together the knowledge, experience and assets of
AEG and MGM Resorts International, T-Mobile Arena will become the
region's must-play venue and one of the world's most sought after
destinations for live events. This is the right time, the
right location and the right partnership for this groundbreaking
arena."
John Legere, President and CEO
of T-Mobile said, "We un-leashed music and entertainment
streaming on your smartphone and now we're taking it to the next
level with T-Mobile Arena. T-Mobile customers will always be
treated like VIPs with priority access and special benefits - right
in the heart of Las Vegas."
Experiences at T-Mobile Arena aren't limited to what's inside
its walls. Event-day possibilities extend into Toshiba Plaza, a
two-acre entertainment space fronting the arena. Featuring three
stages, four 40-foot-towers with LED screens, accent lighting and
speakers, and the best view of the arena's stunning 200-foot-wide
mesh LED wall, the plaza is ideal for concerts, broadcasts and much
more. The excitement continues into The Park, the adjacent
outdoor district that debuted April
4. Guests coming to an arena event can start their evening
with a fun, casual culinary lineup featuring inviting
indoor/outdoor spaces, iconic art and live entertainment. The Park
serves as the gateway to T-Mobile Arena from Las Vegas
Boulevard.
T-Mobile Arena and Toshiba Plaza will mark their momentous
openings later today with a ribbon cutting and press conference
attended by executives, local politicians, community influencers
and media from around the world.
Scott Maccabe, President and
CEO of Toshiba America Business Solutions and Toshiba Global
Commerce Solutions said, "It is fitting that such an amazing,
state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue as T-Mobile Arena
is opening in the Entertainment Capital of the World and the team
at Toshiba is pleased to play a role in this venture. We are
excited about having the opportunity to include our innovative
display technology not only throughout the arena, but also in the
creation of two of the arena's signature elements, Toshiba Plaza
and Vegas Interactive by Toshiba. It is our hope that these
two areas will enhance the fan experience for generations of
T-Mobile Arena patrons."
With innovative amenities both inside and out, the arena
translates signature Las Vegas
moments into one avant-garde environment that will be home to the
biggest events in sports and entertainment.
T-MOBILE ARENA HIGHLIGHTS:
- Entertainment: After tonight's festivities, T-Mobile
Arena's grand opening week continues with a T-Mobile-hosted Opening
Celebration Concert from Nicki Minaj and special guest Ariana Grande on April
7, and the first stop of the celebrated Guns N' Roses
reunion tour April 8-9. The month
finishes strong with the Harlem Globetrotters, George Strait and Billy
Joel. Following is an impressive schedule including
Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks and
Carrie Underwood with more
announcements coming soon.
- Sports: As part of the more than 100 events anticipated
per year, sports will play a major role at the arena including the
much-anticipated UFC 200 and PBR World Finals already scheduled for
2016. T-Mobile Arena was designed from the beginning with the
possibility of playing home to a professional sports team.
Well-thought-out locker rooms created specifically for NHL and NBA
teams and plenty of multipurpose space allow for the venue to hold
a wide variety of sporting events, from individual games to
multi-day tournaments. Configurable telescopic seating in the lower
bowl can create unobstructed sightlines for any sport: shallow for
basketball, steep for hockey and a hybrid of both for UFC fights.
The towering three-story scoreboard hanging above the event floor
provides crisp, high-definition video of the action - and
reaction.
- Premium Suites: The exceptional collection of premium
seating at T-Mobile Arena creates experiences across all levels. At
one end of the arena, Opera Boxes and Terrace Tables provide a
nightclub-inspired private viewing area for four-to-six guests.
Forty-four Luxury Suites line the third level with individual
kitchenettes, suite attendants, sofa-style banquettes and seating
for up to 20 guests. Eight ultra-luxe 700-square-foot Event Level
Suites with private porte cocheres for direct access are hidden
away beneath the lower bowl right next to the action with satellite
programming, a private bar, restroom and 16 premium lower-level
seats. Two-way mirrors lining one wall provide an insider's
perspective to witness a sports team or performer making their way
to the floor from the locker rooms or dressing room.
- Mixology: As the first resident celebrity mixologist for
an arena, Tony Abou-Ganim has
crafted an impressive beverage program that provides boutique
cocktail service on a massive scale throughout every level of the
arena. A legion of 100 Bar Chefs hand-selected by Abou-Ganim has
been trained in the art of the perfect cocktail. Craft cocktails on
tap, such as the Atomic Fizz, Rum Punch and Scratch Margarita, will
be available at every concession stand and bar and always mixed to
perfection. To complement each drink, an artisanal ice program and
professional "Ice Breakers" are in place to hand-carve spheres,
cubes, diamonds and blocks in the Goose Island Bar. Those on the
Suite Level can select from the Mojito cart; a DIY cocktail box
with instructions by Abou-Ganim himself; or indulge in punch
service, a fresh take on Las
Vegas' standard bottle service. Event Level suite owners
will meet with Abou-Ganim to design a personalized cocktail
program, complete with their own barrel-aged spirit of choice.
- Dining: Levy Restaurants gives guests the opportunity to
indulge in their favorite arena bites and raises the bar with
unexpected menu items. A Poke Bar is offered alongside herb-roasted
grilled sausage on a pretzel bun. Premium clubs on the Event and
Suite Levels feature even more elevated delicacies such as caviar
service, freshly sliced charcuterie and hand-carved pork hoison
banh mi. On the main concourse, Shake Shack serves up its coveted
Shack Burger and other menu items, while Vegas-local Pizza Forte
dishes out wood-fired New York-style pizzas.
- Lounges: Those with seats on the Event and Suite Levels
have access to the arena's most exclusive lounges. Abou-Ganim has
designed specialty cocktail menus with premium spirits for the
Patron and Optum Lounges on the Event Level. Jack Daniel's Lounge and Bud Light Lounge
provide Suite Level guests a selection of signature cocktails in a
secluded setting with an incredible view of the action. The Gastro
Pubs for Club Level guests on the main concourse feature delectable
duck fat frites, hand-carved prime rib sandwiches and even a
dessert cart full of six-layer cakes, gourmet cookies and nostalgic
candy.
- Nightlife: Hyde Lounge at T-Mobile Arena guarantees a
one-of-a-kind experience with an 18,000-square-foot nightclub on
the arena's top floor that extends over the crowd below. Triangular
Tower Clubs on each side – the Grey Goose Nest and Stella Artois
Loft – provide unrivaled viewing opportunities as a DJ delivers the
energy to transform each event into a party. Bottle service and
gourmet small plates and entrees round out the experience.
- Fan Engagement: T-Mobile Arena patrons are sure to
embrace the fan engagement zone, Vegas Interactive by Toshiba,
located on the main concourse. The area features Toshiba
digital signage technology, including two 12-foot by 7-foot LED
video walls, two 55-inch and one 65-inch Virtuoso interactive touch
displays. Arena concierge apps within Toshiba's Virtuoso
displays allow fans to easily locate their seats, learn about
upcoming T-Mobile Arena events and access detailed information and
reviews on nearby restaurants and bars. Patrons interacting
with Toshiba's 65-inch display may also have their photo taken with
'3D digital doubles' of iconic Las
Vegas figures through an augmented reality app, MoFoto,
which is compatible with Apple® iOS and
Android™ smartphones.
- Technology: As you approach T-Mobile Arena, the
first thing you notice is the incredible mesh LED screen facing The
Strip. Without hindering the view of guests inside, the
200-foot-long screen can display anything from animated video to
live performances. And once inside, T-Mobile Arena has ensured each
guest will be able to live stream, post, text and capture every
moment of the action with an optimized wireless network and
charging stations throughout the arena. T-Mobile customers will
experience blazing fast speeds on America's fastest 4G LTE Network
throughout the arena and plaza and for everyone else, there is
access to free high-speed Wi-Fi from Cox on 550 hubs throughout the
venue. Guests in certain areas also can use the network for
one-touch ordering from their seats with provided tablets.
- Sustainability: MGM Resorts and AEG have proven a venue
of this size also can be environmentally sustainable. To construct
the arena, which was built in accordance with the U.S. Green
Building Council's LEED® Gold standards, 7,000 tons of recycled
steel were used and 40 percent of the other materials were sourced
directly from neighboring states. LED light fixtures throughout the
arena reduce energy needs by 60 percent and greenscapes, cool roofs
and solar-reflective materials strategically deter heat island
effects and maintain cooler temperatures.
- Design: T-Mobile Arena's design captures the defining
elements of Las Vegas: the
electricity of The Strip and the purple and red hues of the
surrounding desert and mountain landscape. Sweeping, dramatic
balconies on multiple levels framed by grand glass walls and the
towering mesh LED screen exemplify the sophistication and boldness
of the city. Copper siding on the exterior and touches throughout
the venue bring the design to the desert with hues reminiscent of
Las Vegas sunsets.
About T-Mobile Arena
T-Mobile Arena is a privately
funded indoor arena. The 20,000-seat venue, located on the Las
Vegas Strip between New York-New
York and Monte Carlo, will
host more than 100 events annually, including UFC, boxing, hockey,
basketball and other sporting events, major headline entertainment,
awards shows, family shows and special events. Las Vegas' newest landmark features 50 luxury
suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast
facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality
offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience
second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor
entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of
video screens and other interactive content and display
areas. Industry-leading architect Populous designed T-Mobile
Arena to meet the U.S. Green Building Council's standards for LEED®
Gold Certification. T-Mobile Arena is a joint venture between AEG
and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more
information visit the T-Mobile Arena website at
t-mobilearena.com.
![The T-Mobile Arena can host 20,000 fans for events including all-star music headliners UFC, boxing, NHL and NBA games, awards shows and more. The T-Mobile Arena can host 20,000 fans for events including all-star music headliners UFC, boxing, NHL and NBA games, awards shows and more.](http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7798452-mgm-resorts-t-mobile-arena/image/t-mobile-arena-lobby-2-HR.jpg)
![Forty-four loge boxes line the third level with seats for 16 guests, suite attendants and individual kitchenettes. Forty-four loge boxes line the third level with seats for 16 guests, suite attendants and individual kitchenettes.](http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7798452-mgm-resorts-t-mobile-arena/image/luxury-suites-3-HR.jpg)
![Located in Neon Alley, the Live Lucky Lounge provides a unique experience for upper-concourse guests with exclusive cocktails such as the Pink Highlighter. Located in Neon Alley, the Live Lucky Lounge provides a unique experience for upper-concourse guests with exclusive cocktails such as the Pink Highlighter.](http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7798452-mgm-resorts-t-mobile-arena/image/live-lucky-lounge-4-HR.jpg)
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