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University of Nevada sports, competing in five men's sports, 10 women's sports, and one coed sport (rifle shooting), mostly in the Mountain West Conference. As with most major universities, the most widely followed sports are football and men's basketball. The Wolf Pack's rivalry with its sister campus in Las Vegas, UNLV, is especially intense. The main athletics venues are on campus, with the most notable being Mackay Stadium (football) and the Lawlor Events Center (basketball); the latter also houses the main ticket office for all Wolf Pack sports. The men's basketball team is planning to move to a new arena at the Grand Sierra Resort in 2026.
The Nevada Wolf Pack are the athletic teams that represent the University of Nevada, Reno. They are part of NCAA's Division I's Mountain West Conference. It was founded on October 24, 1896 with football as the Sagebrushers in Reno, Nevada.
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An ideal location for a pleasant stroll, the layout of the University campus was inspired by Jefferson's University of Virginia. Visitors will find a parklike setting with a variety of architectural styles, and the Fleischmann Planetarium. Guided walking tours are available by reservation.
Three day hot air balloon event over Labor Day weekend. You can see the balloons from all over town once they are up in the air, but if you would like a good spot to see them inflate and take off up close you will need to get to the park before 5am. Parking can be a challenge due to closed roads; be prepared to walk several blocks uphill.
A few blocks west of the north end of the University, this 570-acre county park is home to an arboretum, as well as the Wilbur D. May Museum, a fishing pond and a large off-leash dog area. This is the home of the Reno Balloon Races, held in late summer/early fall annually. The northern half of the park connects to trail networks in the hills.
On the second floor, the circus acts and midway arcade are great attractions for families so if you're traveling with children, they should not be missed.
This hotel/casino was completed in 1995 and is the tallest building in Reno. It includes a cheesy "mint press" "churning out" souvenir coins as well as numerous dining options including several lounges, a steakhouse, coffeeshop, rum bar with dueling pianos, and more. Other features include a concert venue with frequent shows and a comedy club open Thursday through Sunday.
The Eldorado is a pink neon masterpiece featuring a variety of dining options including the Brew Brothers brewpub (with live music on Friday and Saturday nights), a steakhouse, a sushi bar, La Strada Italian Restaurant, and more.