Stanley Cup 2018: Proof That Las Vegas Is A Sports Town

The Las Vegas Outlaws Rule The XFL

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The Las Vegas Outlaws played in Las Vegas for one season. The team averaged 22,000 fans per game. Playing in a stadium that could hold 36,000, they were one of two teams to play their games with the stadium more than half-full. Despite the fan support, the Outlaws finished the season 4-6.

By no fault of Las Vegas, the XFL was canceled after one season. Vince McMahon reportedly could not work out a broadcast deal with NBC to keep the league afloat. In 2020 McMahon plans to launch a new version of the XFL. Las Vegas won’t need to bid on a team, though. That same year the Oakland Raiders will become the Las Vegas Raiders.