What

UNLV students and the general public are invited to watch a televised broadcast of the third and final presidential debate of 2016, which will be held across campus at the Thomas & Mack Center. The watch event is free, but guests are required to present tickets obtained beforehand through an online registration form.

***NOTE: A ticket to the televised watch event *will not* gain entrance to the debate at the Thomas & Mack Center.***

When

5 to 8 p.m., Weds., Oct. 19. The presidential debate will begin at 6 p.m.

Where

UNLV’s Student Union Ballroom (campus map)

Details

Help UNLV mark its big moment in time as we celebrate the final presidential debate taking place on our campus Oct. 19. Food, a live DJ, debate swag, and raffle prizes will add to the festive atmosphere as UNLV students, faculty, staff, and the general public watch the televised broadcast at UNLV’s Student Union.

Doors open for UNLV students, faculty, and staff at 5 p.m. Doors open to the general public at 5:30 p.m. The televised broadcast begins promptly at 6 p.m.

Admission is free, but tickets are required. Tickets — available first-come, first-serve — are limited to four per guest and are available only through the registration website. Online ticket registration closes at 5 p.m. on Oct. 19. Screening and security checks will take place prior to entrance. All ticketed guests should be prepared to show an NSHE (Rebel Card) and/or government issued ID.

If space allows, extra tickets will be available at the door. Find parking and other information on UNLV’s Presidential Debate website.

Media

Due to heavy demand and limited space, additional media reservations to cover the campus watch event will not be accepted at this time. Media interested in adding their names to the list should space become available can contact the UNLV Office Media Relations at mediarelations@unlv.edu or 702-895-3102. Media are also encouraged to consider covering watch events at the College of Southern Nevada and Nevada State College. 

Social Media

Follow UNLV on Instagram @UNLV, Twitter @UNLV, and Facebook/OfficialUNLV.

Join the conversation using hashtags: #UNLVPresDebate, #UNLVegasDebate2016

Related Events

Can’t make it to the UNLV watch event? Visit one of the watch events hosted by our partners.

Nevada State College

1300 Nevada State Dr., Henderson, NV 89002

The event — held in the Nursing, Science & Education (NSE) Building’s auditorium — is free and open to the public, with free parking available throughout campus. Light refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. before viewing the debate at 6 p.m. 

Media contact: Ellen Guerra (ellen.guerra@nsc.edu) or Leila Pazargadi (leila.pazargadi@nsc.edu)

College of Southern Nevada

• ​Charleston Campus, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146: D Building, Rm. 101
• Henderson Campus, 700 College Dr., Henderson, NV 89002: C Building , Rm. 133
• North Las Vegas Campus, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas 89030: June Whitley Student Lounge

Watch a live broadcast of the debate, then participate in a panel discussion with CSN faculty. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Media contact: Richard Lake, richard.lake@csn.edu or (702) 651-7715.

Clark County School District

Several local high schools will host watch events for students and their parents. Contact CCSD communications manager Melinda Malone (mmalone@ccsd.net) for details.