HENDERSON (KTNV) — Las Vegas is quickly becoming the city of champions, giving Southern Nevadans plenty to celebrate.
"This is amazing, you have to be there," one local said.
One such celebration happened Thursday evening at M Resort as the Vegas Knight Hawks hosted a party in honor of their first-ever IFL National Championship.
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Head Coach Mike Davis, his coaching staff, and Knight Hawks players were in attendance to spend time with their fans.
"It's big having a village behind you no matter what you do, and the village in Vegas in amazing," Knight Hawks wideout Quentin Randolph said.
The Championship celebration included team meet and greets, giveaways and prizes.
Fans can purchase a 2026 full-season membership by Tuesday, Sept. 30 and receive a limited-edition member-exclusive championship ring, along with special Champions pricing. For much of this fan base, they've been season ticket holders since the beginning.
"It's a very personable team, everybody knows everybody, I'm very very proud of the players," one local said.
The Knight Hawks 2026 season kicks off in March.
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