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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MAY 16: Claire Kittle celebrates her birthday with husband George Kittle during the grand opening of Tailgate Beachclub at Mandalay Bay Resort And Casino on May 16, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Clique Hospitality )
If you’ve ever spent a summer weekend in Las Vegas, you already know the drill. Most dayclubs are exactly the same: deafening EDM, eye-wateringly expensive drinks, and a crowd of people pretending they actually enjoy standing shoulder-to-shoulder in 105-degree heat.
But there’s a new heavy hitter on the Strip that is completely changing the game—literally.
Tailgate Beach Club just officially launched at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, and it is the 50,000-square-foot, sports-and-pop-culture paradise we didn’t know we were missing. Located steps from Allegiant Stadium and the Michelob ULTRA Arena, this spot is basically a massive stadium experience dropped right onto a luxury pool deck. We’re talking three heated pools, 125 feet of massive LED screens, 25 luxury cabanas, and enough space for 2,000 of your closest friends.
Our team went out to cover the grand opening on Saturday, May 16, and saying it “went off” is a massive understatement. Here is a quick look at the absolute chaos that went down.
George Kittle’s Elite Sneaker Game & The 49ers Squad
When you’re poolside in Vegas, your fit has to be on point. But San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle took things to a legendary level.
Kittle rolled up to Tailgate Beach Club alongside teammates Nick Bosa, Dominick Puni, Demarcus Robinson, and Mac Jones. But it was Kittle’s footwear that had sneakerheads in the crowd losing their minds. The All-Pro tight end was spotted rocking the ultra-rare, incredibly vibrant green Grateful Dead Nike SB Dunks.
Yes, he wore $1,000+ hype beast grails to a pool party. That is an elite-tier flex.
Also, the following Sunday was his wife Claire Kittle’s birthday! Happy belated birthday, Claire!
Tony Hawk Celebrates a Birthday Poolside
As if having half the 49ers roster wasn’t enough, action sports royalty showed up to play. The legend himself, Tony Hawk, was in the building.
It also happened to be the skateboard icon’s birthday, and Tailgate didn’t let the moment pass quietly. The venue presented Hawk with a massive, custom birthday cake poolside while the crowd went wild. (Fun fact: George Kittle’s wife, Claire Kittle, was also celebrating a birthday, meaning the party energy was dialed up to an absolute 11).
Snoop Dogg Brings the House Down
You can’t open a premier Las Vegas venue without a legendary performance, and Tailgate secured the ultimate master of ceremonies: Snoop Dogg.
Snoop took the stage poolside, delivering a high-energy set of classic hits that had the entire 50,000-square-foot venue jumping. From the cabanas to the heated pools, there wasn’t a single person not singing along.
The crowd was a massive mix of athletes, music lovers, and internet royalty—including top-tier creators and fitness stars like Jenna Bandy, Jessica Vincent, and Love Island USA stars like Daniela N. Ortiz Rivera and Jena Frumes.
What’s Coming to Tailgate This June: The Ultimate World Cup Block Party
If you missed the grand opening, don’t sweat it. Tailgate Beach Club has a massive lineup of events scheduled for June that you absolutely cannot miss—especially if you’re a soccer fan.
From Thursday, June 11 to Saturday, June 13, Tailgate is throwing a massive World Cup Kick-Off Block Party. They are bringing the stadium atmosphere directly to the pool with themed country programming, DJ sets, massive soccer activations, and pre-game hype moments.
Here is the marquee match schedule they’ll be showing on those massive 125-foot LED screens:
- Mexico vs. South Africa | 12:00 PM PT (Thursday, June 11)
- USA vs. Paraguay | 6:00 PM PT (Friday, June 12)
- Brazil vs. Morocco | 3:00 PM PT (Saturday, June 13)
- The Best Part? On Thursday, June 11, immediately following the Mexico match, they are hosting an EA Sports FC 26 Video Game Tournament. It’s completely free to enter, and the winner gets two free tickets to watch the USMNT play Turkey in Los Angeles on June 25.
If you want to live your best life, watch playoff hockey, or play FIFA poolside for a chance to win World Cup tickets, you can sign up and book your spot at TailgateBeachClub.com.
We’ll see you by the pool.