LAS VEGAS, NEV. (July 2025) – The Battle For Vegas, the community’s beloved charity softball game, now in its sixth year, returns to Las Vegas Ballpark® at Downtown Summerlin® on Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m.
The star-studded charity softball event gives fans the chance to watch their favorite stars in action as the teams “battle” it out for Las Vegas’ ultimate bragging rights, all for a good cause. The softball showdown features two all-star teams of professional athletes and celebrities, led by Jack Eichel and members of the Vegas Golden Knights vs. Brock Bowers of the Las Vegas Raiders and friends.
The roster for Team Eichel includes current Vegas Golden Knights players Reilly Smith and Cole Schwindt and former Vegas Golden Knights players Logan Thompson, Deryk Engelland, Ryan Reaves and James Neal. Athletics alumnus Terrance Long will also play for Team Eichel.
The roster for Team Bowers includes current Las Vegas Raiders players Jack Bech, AJ Cole, Daniel Carlson, Thayer Munford Jr., Eric Stokes, Aidan O’Connell, Jeremy Chinn, Sincere McCormick and Tre Tucker.
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, Neon powered by Las Vegas Review-Journal and Aristocrat Gaming.
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.
Ticket prices start at $35 and are currently on sale and available to purchase at Ticketmaster.com.