Spotlight Summary
The Las Vegas Aces host the Golden State Valkyries in a 2026 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup presented by Coinbase game, part of the league’s annual in-season tournament running June 1–17. The defending WNBA champion Aces are looking to build on their Commissioner’s Cup legacy, while the Valkyries — who made history as the first WNBA expansion team to reach the playoffs in their debut season — enter as a legitimate Western Conference contender in just their second year. Each game counts toward the regular-season standings, with the top team from each conference advancing to the Commissioner’s Cup Championship Game and a $500,000 prize pool on June 30.
Swim up close to the action as the Las Vegas Aces face off against the Golden State Valkyries in a high-stakes pool-party showdown at Michelob ULTRA Arena.
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About the Venue
Michelob ULTRA Arena is a large indoor arena located within the Mandalay Bay Resort complex, serving as a primary venue for major concerts, boxing and UFC events, and other large-scale live entertainment.
Address
3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
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About Mandalay Bay Resort
Mandalay Bay is a 43-story luxury resort and casino situated at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, spread across 120 acres with a tropical South Seas theme.
Established
1999
Scale
The resort's 1,800-seat theater has hosted long-running Broadway productions including Chicago (1999–2000), Mamma Mia! (2003–2009), and The Lion King (2009–2011), and since 2013 has been home to…
Getting to Mandalay Bay Resort
Mandalay Bay sits at the far south end of the Strip, so rideshare drop-off is straightforward, but driving visitors should note that the property has two self-parking garages — one behind the main towers and one dedicated to the Convention Center — and a free tram connects the resort to neighboring Luxor and Excalibur, which can be a handy alternative if the main garage is congested during a…
At Mandalay Bay Resort
The resort features Shark Reef, a 1.3-million-gallon aquarium containing over 2,000 animals including sharks and a rare golden crocodile, as well as Mandalay Bay Beach — an 11-acre aquatic playground with a wave pool, lazy river, and real sand described as the only beach of its kind in Las Vegas.
Parking
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Venue Parking
Strip • Best for Mandalay Bay Resort
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Operator: MGM Resorts
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Strip • Best for Excalibur
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Operator: MGM Resorts
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Strip • Best for Allegiant Stadium
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Policy varies
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Strip • Best for Luxor
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Operator: MGM Resorts
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Near Strip • Best for Sphere
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Paid parking
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Strip • Best for New York-New York
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Operator: MGM Resorts
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Strip • Best for Park MGM
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Operator: MGM Resorts
Parking source →Additional Parking
Strip • Best for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
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Nearby
Upcoming events within walking distance.
Experiences
Curated attractions and experiences within a walkable radius.
Rooftop Bars
S Bar at Mandalay Bay
A stylish rooftop lounge offering craft cocktails and views of the Las Vegas Strip from Mandalay Bay's upper floors.
Aquarium
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay
Walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and tropical fish in one of Las Vegas's most immersive aquarium experiences.
Brunch Spots
Alexxa's
Perched at the base of the Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, Alexxa's serves up vibrant brunch and Italian-inspired fare with front-row views of the iconic Bellagio Fountains right on the Strip.
Brunch Spots
Bardot Brasserie
Paris lands on the Las Vegas Strip at Bardot Brasserie, where Chef Michael Mina's Michelin-star sensibilities meet Parisian café charm for one of Vegas's most sought-after weekend brunches.
Sports Bars
Beer Park
Vegas' ultimate rooftop sports bar perched above the Strip at Paris Las Vegas, pouring 100+ beers with unobstructed views of the Bellagio fountains and 60+ HD screens showing every game.
Rooftop Bars
Beer Park
Vegas' ultimate rooftop sports bar with 100+ beers, 60+ HD screens, and panoramic Strip views perfect for catching every game.
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