The Las Vegas Kings are officially in motion for the 2026 season, and the energy around our hometown football team is beginning to quickly heat up!
From out‑of‑state tryouts to youth sports development to local team tryouts to the Kings' first exhibition matchup at home.
The Kings' momentum is building fast!
April is shaping up to be a big, defining month for our hometown Kings organization!
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The Phoenix Tryouts: A Strong First Statement For The Kings.
Last week’s Kings tryouts in Phoenix, Arizona, delivered exactly what the coaching staff hoped for — speed, size, and hungry athletes looking for a shot. The turnout was impressive, with players from multiple states showing up ready to compete.
The Kings’ evaluators walked away with a short list of standouts, including receivers with real burst, defensive backs who can run stride‑for‑stride, and linemen who brought the kind of physicality you need in the arena game.
Most importantly, the Phoenix session proved that the Kings brand has reach. Players want in. Coaches are seeing the foundation take shape. And the front office is building a roster with real depth before the team even takes the field this year.
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Saturday, April 18th – Liberty High School, Henderson, NV
This weekend, the Kings shift their focus to the next generation. Boise State superstar, Las Vegas Raiders running back, Ashton Jeanty is hosting a youth football camp at Liberty High School, and the Kings will be on-site supporting the event.
This camp is more than drills and autographs — it’s a chance for young athletes to learn from one of college football’s most explosive playmakers, and hometown Raider's standout, while connecting with the Kings organization. For a hometown franchise, community presence matters, and this is exactly the kind of grassroots engagement that builds long-term loyalty with the community!
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Local Kings Tryouts: Sunday in Henderson, NV
Sunday, April 19th – Henderson, NV
If Phoenix was the appetizer, this Sunday is the main course. The Kings are holding local tryouts in Henderson, Nevada, giving Las Vegas athletes a chance to earn their spot on the main roster.
Expect a big turnout. Las Vegas is loaded with talent — former college players, indoor veterans, high‑school standouts looking for a comeback, and athletes who simply never got their shot.
This is the moment for local players to plant their flag and say, “I belong on this team.”
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April 25th: Kings vs. 9th Island Gladiators – Exhibition Kickoff
Circle this date. Highlight it. Screenshot it. This is the first time fans will see the Las Vegas Kings take the field this year.
The Kings will host the 9th Island Gladiators in an exhibition matchup that will set the tone for this season. Plenty of hard-hitting action to soothe the savage football beast!
The location — just behind Liberty High School’s football stadium, gives this game a community feel, but make no mistake: this is a real test.
Coaches will be evaluating roster decisions. Players will be fighting for roles. And fans will finally get their first look at the Kings’ identity.
{My Take}
Arena football is back in Las Vegas!
The Las Vegas Kings are doing more than assembling a roster for this season; they’re igniting a movement.
From Phoenix standouts to hometown hopefuls, from youth development to the first exhibition kickoff, this franchise is planting deep roots in the community and building something Vegas can be proud of. With every camp, every tryout, and every snap, the Kings are proving they’re here to compete, connect, and elevate the arena football scene in Southern Nevada. The foundation is set, the energy is rising, and the Kings are ready to make their mark!
Gary England
Ghostwriter Las Vegas
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Gary, so glad to see you're writing sports again. You're the best! Come back to Dallas?
ReplyDeleteJ. in Dallas - Go Cowboys :-)