Las Vegas Gladiators 2007 season schedule announced
November 29, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Las Vegas Gladiators News Release
Las Vegas, NV, November 29, 2006 - The Las Vegas Gladiators open their fifth season in Las Vegas on the road when they travel to Austin to take on the Austin Wranglers on March 4, 2007 at 1 PM PT.
Following a game on the road at Grand Rapids in Week 2, the Gladiators home schedule kicks off in Week 3 of the 2007 AFL season as Las Vegas hosts the New Orleans VooDoo at the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday, March 18, 2007. Kickoff for the 2007 home opener is 3:00 PM PT.
"We feel it is an outstanding schedule which will provide our organization to be competitive and attract our fans in the area," said Gladiators General Manager Sam Jankovich." "We have made a decision to play our home games on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. with the exception of Easter Weekend which we will play on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. The consistency of the times and day is extremely important so people can plan."
"We have to get out of the gates fast, playing our first two games on the road," said Gladiators head coach Danton Barto.
The Arena Football League's 21st Season schedule was released by the League office today. The Gladiators will play eight home games and eight road contests, with one bye-week, during the 17-week regular season.
The Gladiators will host Western Division opponents Arizona, Los Angeles, San Jose and Utah at the Thomas & Mack Center while also entertaining Kansas City, Nashville, New Orleans and Orlando.
All Gladiators home games, with the exception Week 6 vs. Kansas City, will be played on Sundays at 3:00 PM. The April 7 game vs. Kansas City will be play on Saturday night at 6:00 PM.
The Gladiators 2007 road schedule features four in-division games at Arizona, Los Angeles, San Jose and at Utah, as well as trips to Austin, Colorado, Georgia and Grand Rapids.
2007 Las Vegas Gladiators Arena Football Schedule
* All Dates/Times Subject to Change
DATE OPPONENT TIME
Sunday, March 4 @ Austin 1:00 PM
Thursday, March 8 @ Grand Rapids 4:00 PM
Sunday, March 18 NEW ORLEANS 3:00 PM
Friday, March 23 @ Arizona 6 PM PT
Sunday, April 1 UTAH 3:00 PM
Saturday, April 7 KANSAS CITY 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 15 @ Georgia 12:30 PM
Friday, April 20 @ Colorado 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 29 ORLANDO 3:00 PM
Sunday, May 6 LOS ANGELES 3:00 PM
Saturday, May 12 @ San Jose 7:30 PM
Friday, May 18 @ Utah 6:00 PM
BYE
Sunday, June 3 ARIZONA 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 10 NASHVILLE 3:00 PM
Sunday, June 17 @ Los Angeles 3:30 PM
Sunday, June 24 SAN JOSE 3:00 PM
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AFL Playoffs - Conference Semifinals
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ALL HOME GAMES IN CAPS
ALL TIMES PACIFIC TIME
On the strength of its Mission Statement and Fans' Bill of Rights, the Arena Football League - the second-longest running football league in U.S. history - begins its 21st season in 2007. Often recognized as one of the nation's most affordable and fan-friendly sports leagues, the Arena Football League is America's fastest-growing sport.
Gladiators' 2007 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 or by going online at www.UNLVtickets.com.
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