Gladiators 2005 schedule announced
October 27, 2004 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
Las Vegas, NV, October 27, 2004 â The Las Vegas Gladiators open their third season in Las Vegas by taking on Western Division rival the Los Angeles Avengers at the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday, January 30, 2005. Kickoff for the 2005 season opener is 12:00 PM PT and the game will be televised nationally on NBC.
The Gladiators will face two consecutive Western Division opponents as they travel to San Jose in week two to take on the defending ArenaBowl champion SaberCats.
"We have two division rivals right off the bat, so we need to come out firing on all cylinders," said Gladiators head coach Ron James. "We are on a relentless pursuit to make this season a championship year here in Las Vegas and we feel that we have put together a roster that will compete with anyone in the league."
The 2005 AFL schedule was released by the league office today. The Gladiators will play eight home games and eight road contests during the 17-week regular season. The Gladiators' will have a bye in week 13.
ArenaBowl XIX is scheduled for June 12, 2005, at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The Gladiators will host Western Division opponents Arizona, Los Angeles and San Jose at the Thomas & Mack Center while also entertaining Austin, Dallas, Georgia, Grand Rapids and New York.
The Gladiators 2005 road schedule features three in-division games at Los Angeles, Arizona and San Jose as well as trips to Chicago, Colorado, Columbus, Nashville and Philadelphia.
On Sunday, February 27, the Gladiators will travel to Music City, USA, to take on the expansion Nashville Kats. The Kats, owned by Tennessee Titans' owner Bud Adams, will play in the AFL's Eastern Division in 2005.
Gladiators training camp opens in Las Vegas on January 5.
2005 Las Vegas Gladiators Arena Football Schedule * All Dates/Times Subject to Change
DATE OPPONENT TIME
Sunday, Jan. 30 VS. LOS ANGELES 12:00 PM*
Saturday, Feb. 5 @ San Jose 7:30 PM
Friday, Feb. 11 VS. NEW YORK 7:00 PM
Sunday, Feb. 20 VS. GEORGIA 3:00 PM
Saturday, February 26 @ Nashville 5:30 PM
Friday, March 4 VS. AUSTIN 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 12 @ Columbus 4:00 PM
Saturday, March 19 @ Arizona 6:00 PM
Monday, March 28 VS. SAN JOSE 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 3 @ Colorado 12:00 PM
Friday, April 8 VS. GRAND RAPIDS 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 17 @ Philadelphia 10:00 AM*
BYE BYE BYE
Sunday, May 1 @ Chicago 10:00 AM*
Saturday, May 7 VS. DALLAS 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 14 @ Los Angeles 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 22 VS. ARIZONA 12:00 PM*
May 28-29 AFL Playoffs â Conference Semifinals
June 4-5 AFL Playoffs â Conference Finals
Sun. June 12 ARENABOWL XIX (Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV)
ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS
ALL TIMES PACIFIC TIME
*POTENTIAL NBC GAMES
Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League, the second-oldest football league in U.S. history, will begin its 19th season in January 2005. On the strength of its Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights, the AFL is America's fastest growing sport. A network-TV sport, the AFL will celebrate its third season on NBC in 2005. To learn about the Arena Football League and its teams, log onto www.arenafootball.com..
Gladiators' 2005 season seats are on sale now. Fans interested in purchasing Gladiators' season seats can do so by calling the Gladiators office at 702-731-4977.
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