LAS VEGAS, NEV. (June 12, 2025) The Battle for Vegas announces four nonprofits as event beneficiaries for the 2025 event. Proceeds from the event are directed to the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, which will then make donations to the selected beneficiaries. They include: Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE, Make-A-Wish Nevada, Best Buddies and Assisting Lives in Las Vegas. The initial event launched in 2019 and to date has raised over $1 million for deserving nonprofits.
The charity softball game, now in its 6th year, will take place at Las Vegas Ballpark® at Downtown Summerlin® on Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m.
“We are excited to include four amazing nonprofits in this year’s Battle For Vegas,” James Sullivan, co-founder, Battle For Vegas. “Jack Eichel and Brock Bowers are both very philanthropic and were instrumental in helping to select as many different nonprofit partners as possible.”
The softball showdown features two all-star teams of professional athletes, led by Jack Eichel of the Vegas Golden Knights and his teammates against Brock Bowers and friends from the Las Vegas Raiders. The full roster of players will be announced soon.
Gates open on Saturday, July 12 at 6:00 p.m. The Home Run Derby, sponsored by the Athletics, begins at 7:00 p.m. with the opening pitch at 8:00 p.m. A flyover is planned with special appearances by mascots Chance, Spruce the Goose, Aviator, and others. The event concludes with a post-game firework display presented by Century Gaming Technologies. Other event sponsors include Las Vegas Raiders, Summerlin®, Toyota, Raising Cane’s, Fanatics, Ford Country, Comprehensive Cancer Center of NV, Port of Subs and Aristocrat Gaming.
Ticket prices start at $35 and are currently on sale and available to purchase at Ticketmaster.com.
Individual and corporate sponsorships are available.