LAS VEGAS — In what is likely to be the final Pacific-12 Conference Championship Game as we currently know it, the University of Washington has secured its place.
The Huskies secured one of two bids with Saturday's thrilling win on the road at Oregon State University. If the University of Oregon wins over Oregon State on Saturday, the Ducks will be set up for a rematch against the No. 4 Huskies.
Here are answers to some of the most pressing questions for UW fans still considering making the trip to Sin City on Dec. 1 for the game.
Where can I buy Pac-12 Championship Game tickets?
There are still tickets available on the official Ticketmaster website for the game, but the cheapest seat as of 11 a.m. Tuesday was $96. Those planning to attend should purchase tickets as soon as possible, as prices likely will increase next Saturday when UW's opponent is finalized following Oregon-Oregon State and Arizona-Arizona State completing their games.
Who will UW face in the Pac-12 Championship Game?
As mentioned above, all signs point to a rematch between the Huskies and the Oregon Ducks. If Oregon gets the win Saturday, they will clinch their spot. Even if the Ducks are upset by the Beavers, Arizona will still have to beat Arizona State in the Territorial Cup to overtake Oregon in the standings.
Oregon and Washington played a classic game in October at Husky Stadium, with the Ducks missing a field goal as time expired that would have sent the game to overtime. Bo Nix has earned his way into the leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy (college football's top individual honor) after UW quarterback Michael Penix Jr. paced the field for much of the 2023 season.
Where will the 2023 Pac-12 Championship Game be held?
The game is scheduled to be played at Allegiant Stadium on the Las Vegas Strip, which is also the home of the National Football League's Las Vegas Raiders and will host Super Bowl LVIII in February.
What is the cost for flights to Las Vegas from Seattle for the Pac-12 Championship Game?
The short answer: a lot. The cheapest nonstop flight from Seattle that would get a fan to Las Vegas in time for the 5 p.m. kick-off is $939 from Alaska, per Google Flights. Of course, Southwest flights do not show prices on Google Flights, and Seattleites could dig around on discount websites and try to swing a deal. However, don't expect to pay anything less than $500 roundtrip, with most routes coming in closer to $1,500 all in.
What hotels are available in Las Vegas for the Pac-12 Championship Game?
Las Vegas is always hosting a variety of events of course, so hotels generally are among the more expensive that can be found in the western U.S. An Amazon conference scheduled for the week leading up to the game is likely impacting both the flight and hotel prices on the Strip.
AWS re:Invent 2023 will run from Nov. 27-Dec. 1 across the strip, with over a dozen hotels designated for either sleeping rooms or conference events.
Most of the major Las Vegas hotels are included, so check your preferred spot as soon as possible to see what availability remains for the weekend.
What are Allegiant Stadium's transportation options for the Pac-12 Championship Game?
SpotHero is an official partner of Allegiant Stadium and is advertised as the best way to secure a parking spot near the stadium for events and games. There are other vendors selling parking passes near the stadium, but Allegiant advises that those are not sold by the stadium or the team.
Here are some other transportation tips from Allegiant Stadium's website that Husky fans should keep in mind
-Parking lots do not allow re-entry at Allegiant Stadium.
-The best walking path to the stadium is from Las Vegas Boulevard via the Hacienda Bridge, which is closed to vehicle traffic during event days.
-Rideshare options are available in Lot N just north of the stadium for drop-off and pick-up.
-There is a dedicated area west of the stadium near Diablo and Procyon for taxis, shuttles and other public modes of transportation to and from the stadium.
