NASCAR Takes Over Las Vegas Motor Speedway (Image Credits: Pexels)
Las Vegas – Fans across the valley can gear up for a dynamic day of sports viewing highlighted by high-speed racing at the local motor speedway and key basketball showdowns.
NASCAR Takes Over Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race anchors the afternoon schedule. This event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway starts at 1 p.m. on FS1, with radio coverage on KDWN-FM (101.5).[1][2]
Motor sports enthusiasts also find IndyCar action earlier. The NTT IndyCar Series Grand Prix of Arlington airs at 10 a.m. on Fox, following an Indy NXT warmup at 8 a.m. on FS1. These races offer a full throttle prelude to the headline NASCAR battle.
Local Teams Deliver Home and Road Thrills
Las Vegas Desert Dogs host Rochester in National Lacrosse League play at 3 p.m. on Fox and SSSEN. This matchup provides a chance to support the local squad from the comfort of home.[1]
The Henderson Silver Knights face Abbotsford at 4 p.m., available on KKGK-AM (1340) and KFLG-FM (94.7). Meanwhile, the Vegas Knight Hawks travel to Green Bay for an Indoor Football League contest at 1 p.m. on KLAV-AM (1230). These games keep regional pride alive on radio waves.
Basketball Dominates with Championships and NBA Slate
College basketball conference tournaments wrap up with high stakes. The SEC championship tips off at 10 a.m. on ESPN with radio on KRLV-AM (920), followed by the American Athletic title at 12:15 p.m. on ESPN and KWWN (1100 AM, 100.9 FM). The Big Ten final airs at 12:30 p.m. on CBS, and the Ivy League crown starts at 9 a.m. on ESPN2 with KLAV-AM (1230).[1]
NBA action includes Minnesota at Oklahoma City at 10 a.m. on ABC. Dallas visits Cleveland at 12:30 p.m. on NBAtv, while Golden State travels to New York at 5 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. Selection shows cap the day: NCAA men’s at 3 p.m. on CBS with KRLV-AM (920), and women’s at 5 p.m. on ESPN.
- 9 a.m.: NCAA women – Long Island at Fairleigh Dickinson (ESPNU); Lehigh at Holy Cross (CBSSN)
- 11 a.m.: NCAA women – MVC (ESPN2); CAA (CBSSN)
- 10 a.m.: Atlantic 10 championship (CBS)
Golf, Baseball and More Round Out the Day
The PGA Tour’s Players Championship final round tees off at 10 a.m. on NBC. College baseball features matchups like Mississippi State at Arkansas at noon on SECN and LSU at Vanderbilt at 1 p.m. on ESPN2.
MLB spring training games include San Diego vs. Arizona at 1 p.m. on MLBN. A World Baseball Classic semifinal follows at 5 p.m. on FS1. Other options span NHL (St. Louis at Winnipeg noon NHLN; Toronto at Minnesota 4:30 p.m. TNT), soccer (EPL Aston Villa at Manchester United 7 a.m. USA), and tennis finals from Indian Wells.
| Sport | Time (PT) | Event | TV/Radio |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR | 1 p.m. | Pennzoil 400 | FS1 / KDWN-FM 101.5 |
| Lacrosse | 3 p.m. | Desert Dogs vs. Rochester | Fox / SSSEN |
| NBA | 10 a.m. | Minnesota at OKC | ABC |
| Golf | 10 a.m. | Players Championship | NBC |
Key Takeaways
- NASCAR’s Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway delivers local excitement at 1 p.m. on FS1.
- Cheer the Desert Dogs in lacrosse at 3 p.m. on Fox.
- NCAA basketball selection shows reveal tournament fields starting at 3 p.m.
As the checkered flag waves and brackets fill, Sunday’s sports menu in Las Vegas blends hometown energy with national spectacle. Grab your remote and pick your passion – what game tops your watchlist today? Tell us in the comments. For the full listings, check the Las Vegas Review-Journal.[1]
