From dinner with Stevie Johnson to a Sunday tailgate with Fans of Buffalo, the party starts long before kickoff.
Bills Mafia is trading Hollywood for the Las Vegas Strip, and one football game is turning into a full weekend of gatherings. With former Bills making appearances, local Backers welcoming travelers and multiple pregame parties, there are plenty of ways to find your people before Buffalo faces the Raiders on Sunday, October 18.
Your Friday–Sunday Bills Mafia schedule
All times are local Las
Vegas time, Pacific. Several events overlap, so pick your favorites.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Dinner with Stevie Johnson and the Mafia Dons
Cigar Mafia’s Mafia Family Dinner brings Stevie Johnson and the Mafia Dons to Carmine’s at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 3500 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, on Friday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Expect Italian family-style dinner, drinks, Cigar Mafia swag and music, followed by an afterparty at Montecristo Cigar Bar. Wear your Bills or Cigar Mafia gear and come ready for an evening with fellow fans and one of Buffalo’s most memorable receivers. Tickets are $149, and the event is for ages 21 and older. Afterparty at Montecristo Cigar Bar.
Tickets: https://cigarmafia.com/pages/mafia-events
Mafia Welcome Party
Naked City Pizza/Office Bar, 4608 Paradise Road.
Join the Sin City Bills Backers to kick off the weekend.
Fans of Buffalo Takeover and Happy Hour
Category 10 inside Flamingo, 3555 S. Las Vegas Boulevard.
Welcome party begins at 5 p.m., with the Fans of Buffalo group gathering at 5:30 p.m.Bills-themed food and drink specials.
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7–9 p.m. Party continues at Category 10 inside Flamingo.
Pat Spinosa hosts, with former Bills center Eric Wood joining the show. Free event.
Mr. D. Wilson x I’m Livin B Vegas Takeover
Lime Light Social Club, 700 E. Fremont Street, Suite A.
Ticket information: https://mrdwilson.com/
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Buffalo PreGame Party with Stevie Johnson
Noon onward at Naked City Pizza/Office Bar, 4608 Paradise Road.
Andre Reed Meet & Greet
1–3:00 p.m. at Inscriptagraphs inside Flamingo, 3555 S. Las Vegas Boulevard.
Photo opportunities with the Hall of Fame receiver.
Mr. D. Wilson x I’m Livin B Airbnb Kickback
3–7 p.m. at a private location.
Tickets and location details: https://imlivinb.com/
Thurman Thomas Meet & Greet
4–6 p.m. outside Luxor’s Center Bar.
Photo opportunities with the Hall of Fame running back. No personal items will be signed.
Fans of Buffalo Bills Mafia Event
7 p.m. at Tom’s Watch Bar, 3790 S. Las Vegas Boulevard.
By the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York, near Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena. All Bills fans are welcome!
Drai’s in Vegas
9 p.m.–1 a.m. at Drai’s After Hours. Check clothing requirements!
Mr. D. Wilson x I’m Livin B R&B and hip-hop takeover.
Tickets: https://mrdwilson.com/
VIP sections: 704-840-3366.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
Fans of Buffalo takes the party outside
Fans of Buffalo is hosting a four-hour, family-friendly pregame tailgate at 5325 S. Valley View Boulevard, short walk .5 mile walk to Allegiant Stadium. The large private lot will have tents, tables, chairs, games and a live DJ, plus an all-you-can-eat buffet from Alamo Biscuit, grilled fresh on site. The four-hour open bar includes Labatt Blue and Blue Light, local IPA, High Noon, White Claw, spirits and mixers, with water and soft drinks also available. Whether you traveled with Fans of Buffalo or made your own arrangements, everyone is welcome. General admission is $109; the non-alcoholic pass is $69.
Tickets: https://www.tickpick.com/organizer/event/fans-of-buffalo-las-vegas-tailgate-40788537
Sin City Bills Backers Tailgate and Watch Party
9 a.m.–noon at Naked City Pizza/Office Bar, 4608 Paradise Road.
Parking-lot party for fans staying outside the stadium.
Not going to the stadium? Stay afterward to watch the game!!
Tailgate ticket information: https://sincitybillsbackers.com/
Sin city mafia takeover
From Friday’s welcome parties to Sunday’s tailgates, Bills Mafia has plenty of opportunities to turn Las Vegas red, white and blue. Find your gathering, bring your Bills gear and leave a little energy for the game.
