LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will perform a special flyover at Las Vegas Ballpark on Saturday evening as the official start to Battle For Vegas.
The flyover is scheduled for approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, and is part of the America250 celebration, honoring Southern Nevada’s role in America’s story and commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Las Vegas Ballpark is one of ten landmarks and neighborhoods across the Las Vegas Valley participating in the community-wide celebration.
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Team Smith will feature current Vegas Golden Knights players Carter Hart, Adin Hill, Shea Theodore, Keegan Kolesar, Trevor Connelly, Braeden Bowman, William Karlsson and Alexander Holtz, along with former Golden Knights forward Ryan Reaves.
Team Bowers will include current Las Vegas Raiders players Eric Stokes, Mike Washington, Keyron Crawford, Kwity Paye, Jack Bech, Jalen Nailor, a Bishop Gorman alumnus, and Jonah Laulu, a Centennial High School alumnus. Former Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison, the franchise’s all-time leading tackler and current lead radio color analyst, will also join Team Bowers.
Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter will perform the National Anthem before taking the field as a member of Team Reilly.
Event schedule and details
Gates open at 6 p.m., followed by a Home Run Derby presented by the Athletics at 7 p.m., and first pitch at 8 p.m.
The event will feature appearances from popular mascots including Chance, Spruce the Goose and Aviator, and a postgame fireworks show presented by Century Gaming Technologies.
Tickets start at $40 and are on sale at Ticketmaster. Premium experiences, including suites, are limited, and sponsorship opportunities are still available.
Fundraising history
Since its launch in 2019, Battle For Vegas has raised more than $1.2 million for local nonprofits. Proceeds from the 2026 event will benefit the Battle For Vegas Foundation and its community partners, including Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation of Nevada and Cure 4 The Kids Foundation.
The event is hosted by Reilly Smith from the Vegas Golden Knights, who serves as captain of his team.
For more information on group tickets, suites or sponsorships, contact James Sullivan at [email protected].
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