Cashman Field to Host Final Sporting Event in October
The venue closes October 17, 2026, for a final soccer match before the site is cleared for a new housing development.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Baseball
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Fans of Las Vegas Lights FC and local sports history will gather at Cashman Field on October 17, 2026, for the stadium's final event. The soccer club hosts Lexington SC for a match that closes a venue which has hosted professional baseball, football, and major league exhibition games since 1983.
Why it matters
The closure marks the end of a decades-old sports landmark downtown that paved the way for local professional baseball and football efforts. The site is slated for demolition to make way for a planned housing development, further shifting the character of the area.
Since opening in 1983, the stadium has hosted tenants including the Stars, the 51s, the Vipers, and even six Oakland Athletics regular-season games in 1996. The final sporting event is scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
The players
Las Vegas Lights FC
The local professional soccer club that serves as the final tenant of Cashman Field.
Pegasus Development
The developer managing the site transition and the provider of commemorative replicas.
The details
The farewell event serves as the final chapter for the aging facility before it is cleared by developers for new housing. Attendees at the October 17 match against Lexington SC will receive a replica model of the venue provided by Pegasus Development. While the Lights FC have marked this as their send-off, the club has yet to provide details on their home stadium location for the 2027 season.
Timeline
1983: Cashman Field officially opens to the public.
1996: The Oakland Athletics host six regular-season games at the venue.
2018: The Las Vegas 51s play their final game at the stadium.
2023: The Vegas Vipers complete their only season at the field.
October 17, 2026: The final sporting event takes place at 7:30 p.m.
Beyond the Strip
This closure follows the precedent set by the 2018 departure of the Las Vegas 51s, which signaled the end of the venue's tenure as a primary professional baseball hub. The demolition now completes the site's transition from an active sports facility to a residential redevelopment project.
If you are planning to attend the final match on October 17, expect heavy traffic around the downtown stadium site beginning in the early evening. Fans should arrive before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff to secure the commemorative Cashman Field replicas provided by the developer.
The takeaway
Residents should keep an eye on official club announcements regarding the Lights FC home venue search for 2027. Watch the team website for any changes to parking or access protocols on the evening of the final match.
Further reading
For more on the history of local professional sports venues, visit Baseball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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