What Orleans Arena does

Orleans Arena is a mid-sized, multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue located at 4500 West Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada, operating within The Orleans Hotel & Casino property. The venue was founded in 2003 and is owned and operated by Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD), a publicly traded gaming and hospitality company. Orleans Arena hosts approximately 200 events annually across four primary categories: concerts featuring major touring acts (Carrie Underwood, Billy Joel, Van Halen, Blake Shelton), family entertainment properties (Shrine Circus, Disney Live, Academy of Country Music Fan Jam), college sporting events including NCAA basketball invitationals and the West Coast Conference and Western Athletic Conference championship tournaments, and corporate or group bookings. The venue was named America's top mid-sized arena by Venues Today Magazine and features state-of-the-art sound and video systems, free parking, abundant restrooms, comfortable seating, and reasonable concession prices.

The arena's physical product is complemented by premium services including private suites and club seats, alongside two smaller-format entertainment venues within the same complex — the Orleans Showroom and Bourbon Street Lounge — creating a layered entertainment offering on a single real estate footprint. Technology infrastructure consists of the audiovisual production systems supporting live events; there is no disclosed AI, data platform, or software-as-a-service product. The venue integrates with the parent company's Boyd Rewards loyalty program and Boyd Sports app, linking arena visitation to Boyd Gaming's broader casino and hospitality customer database and cross-property marketing.

Orleans Arena's revenue model is event-driven and multi-stream, generating income from ticket sales, concessions, and venue rentals (event venue operations), corporate sponsorship from approximately ten brand partners including Miller Lite, Pepsi, Heineken, Tequila Comisario, Deep Eddy, Barmen 1873 Bourbon, Chick-fil-A, Capriotti's, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and STE Michelle, and premium service fees from suites and club seats. Tickets are distributed through the Boyd Gaming entertainment calendar website, on-site box office, and third-party platforms. Marketing is conducted through Boyd Gaming's digital ecosystem, official social media channels (Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram), and cross-promotion across the parent company's portfolio of casino and hospitality properties. The venue serves consumer ticket buyers across live music fans, families, college sports fans, and corporate event planners, and is operated with a headcount of 11-50 employees.

Name

Orleans Arena

Legal name

The Orleans Hotel & Casino

Website

https://orleansarena.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orleans Arena is a mid-sized Las Vegas entertainment venue owned by Boyd Gaming, hosting approximately 200 concerts, family shows, and college sporting events annually. The venue operates within The Orleans Hotel & Casino and offers premium suites, club seating, and a multi-brand sponsorship program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Arena Event Venues (Stadiums, Arenas) (THAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arena & Stadium Operations (Large-Capacity Venues) (MPAGALAA), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Concert and event hosting
• Mid-sized sports arena
• Premium event seating
• Venue sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Operations: Revenue generated from hosting events including concerts, family entertainment shows, and sporting events. The arena generates income through ticket sales, concessions, and venue rentals.
2. Sponsorship: Sponsorship revenue from corporate partners including Miller Lite, Pepsi, Heineken, and various food and beverage brands.
3. Premium Services: Revenue from premium seating options including suites, club seats, and private event spaces for corporate gatherings and special occasions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Orleans Arena is a mid-sized live entertainment venue located within The Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, hosting approximately 200 events annually including major concerts, family shows (Shrine Circus, Disney Live), and NCAA basketball tournament games (West Coast Conference, Western Athletic Conference). Revenue is generated through consumer ticket sales, concessions, premium suites and club seats, venue rentals, and corporate sponsorships with brands including Miller Lite, Pepsi, and Heineken.

Product overview

Orleans Arena is a unified entertainment venue operated by Boyd Gaming in Las Vegas, offering a main arena for concerts, family shows, and sporting events, complemented by multiple smaller performance spaces including the Orleans Showroom and Bourbon Street Lounge. Premium experiences are available through suite rentals and club seat offerings. The venue is integrated with Boyd Gaming's Boyd Rewards loyalty program, and guests can access mobile applications including Boyd Rewards and Boyd Sports. Named America's top mid-sized arena by Venues Today Magazine, the venue hosts approximately 200 events annually.

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Products and services

• Orleans Arena Mid-sized multi-purpose arena hosting approximately 200 events annually including concerts, family entertainment, and sporting events such as NCAA basketball invitational and championship tournaments. Features state-of-the-art sound and video, comfortable seating, free parking, reasonable concession prices, and abundant restrooms. Named America's top mid-sized arena by Venues Today Magazine.
• Orleans Showroom

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Miller LiteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of Orleans Arena providing beverage sponsorship with prominent brand presence at events.
• PepsiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial beverage sponsor providing soft drink and beverage products for concessions at the arena.
• HeinekenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial beer sponsor for Orleans Arena events with brand visibility throughout the venue.
• Tequila ComisariominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpirits sponsor for the arena providing tequila brand presence at events and concessions.
• Deep EddyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVodka brand sponsor for the arena providing spirits sponsorship at events.
• Barmen 1873 BourbonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBourbon sponsor providing brand presence and product at Orleans Arena events.
• Chick-Fil-AminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood sponsor providing chicken products for concessions at the arena.
• Capriotti's Sandwich ShopminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFood vendor sponsor providing sandwich products for concessions at events.
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate FactoryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConfectionery sponsor providing chocolate and sweet treats for arena concessions.
• STE MichelleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine sponsor providing wine products for the arena's beverage program.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• T-Mobile Arena: Las Vegas Strip arena for concerts, NHL games, UFC, and boxing. Competes for the same touring acts and event promoters as Orleans Arena.
• The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan: Intimate Las Vegas concert venue within a casino/hotel property, comparable in offering live music and event programming inside an integrated hospitality destination.
• Moody Center (Austin): Multi-purpose arena hosting concerts, family entertainment, and college sports — comparable mid-large venue programming and customer segments.
• ACL Live at The Moody Theater: Mid-sized Austin concert venue hosting concerts and live events; comparable mid-sized venue programming and touring act draw.
• Thomas & Mack Center (UNLV): Las Vegas mid-sized arena hosting concerts, college basketball, and family shows. Comparable venue size, programming, and local audience.
• Michelob Ultra Arena (formerly Mandalay Bay Events Center): Las Vegas mid-to-large multi-purpose arena hosting concerts, family shows, and sporting events. Closest comparable peer given shared geography, event mix, and target audience.
• Fox Theatre Atlanta: Mid-sized historic theater/arena hosting concerts and family entertainment. Comparable mid-tier venue profile and programming strategy outside Las Vegas.
• MGM Grand Garden Arena: Strip-based Las Vegas arena hosting concerts, boxing, and award shows. Direct peer in event type and market, though larger in capacity.

Broad incumbents

• Radio City Music Hall: Iconic mid-large concert and family show venue in New York. Comparable in programming mix of concerts, family shows (e.g., Christmas Spectacular), and event-driven revenue.
• The Colosseum at Caesars Palace: Iconic Las Vegas concert venue inside a casino resort; comparable in hosting residency and touring performances within an integrated hospitality property.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/orleanscasino
• YouTubeyoutube.com/orleanscasino
• Facebookfacebook.com/orleanscasino
• Instagraminstagram.com/orleanscasino

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