Raiders fans who feared that the notorious enclave known as the “Black Hole” may not transfer to Las Vegas can take heart. Please enable cookies on your web browser in order to continue. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be part of the Las Vegas Raiders’ first home game at Allegiant Stadium. But how did this community of die-hard fans come together to form the NFL's most iconic fan section? Sign up for our free daily Morning and Afternoon Update newsletters. The Raiders are playing their first game ever at Allegiant Stadium, and Raider Nation is out in full force in Las Vegas. Ross Cameron), The fans in the Black Hole pose before the start of an NFL game between the Oakland Raiders and Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. “We make ourselves known in the community.”. Cisco Ortega, 49, was the vice president of the Black Hole at the group’s headquarters in Oakland and is the president of the soon-to-launch Las Vegas chapter. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms. Ortega said the fan club chapters are active in the community, including toy drives for Christmas, feeding the homeless and other civic activities. Editor's note: Every Tuesday and Thursday during this sports hiatus, we'll answer questions that Bay Area sports fans long have debated in "Ever Wonder?" He said he knows of a few people from the Black Hole that will be in the south end zone, but said members also will be throughout the stadium. This Thursday: Where did the Raiders'  iconic "Black Hole" originate from? By agreeing to the use of cookies on our site, you direct us to disclose your personal information to our third party service providers for the purposes for which we collect your information. “We’ll be launching our Black Hole chapter with an official chapter party,” Ortega said. Ever wonder where the Sharks' giant head came from? from NBC Sports California in the video above. This content is currently not available in your region. Ahead of Allegiant Stadium’s grand debut Monday, the Las Vegas Review-Journal was given an exclusive tour of the inside of the $2 billion facility. Ortega moved to Las Vegas last year with his company, which by luck was perfectly timed for the Raiders’ move. “We are more than just fun stuff,” he said. The "Black Hole," the costume-clad section featuring some of the Raiders' most passionate fans, became the signature part of the hostile experience for opposing teams when visiting Oakland. By clicking “I agree” below, you consent to the use by us and our third-party partners of cookies and data gathered from your use of our platforms.

With fans not allowed at Allegiant Stadium for the 2020 NFL season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Raiders wanted to give fans a connection to game day while they watch from home. But how did this community of die-hard fans come together to form the NFL's most iconic fan … They lined the end zone at the Oakland Coliseum during every Raiders home game. Ever Wonder: How did Steph, Klay become 'Splash Brothers'? The Raiders fans comprising The Black Hole relish their antagonistic role, calling themselves "football's most notorious fans." (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) hugs fans in the "Black Hole" after Oakland lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-16 during an NFL football game at … It appears it will make its way to Sin City after all. You also agree to our Terms of Service. Allegiant Stadium is ready to host its first event Monday as it received its final certificate of occupancy last month from Clark County. OAKLAND -- Andrew DiDomenico is a lifelong, diehard Raiders fan. After renderings circulated showing a field-level club in the north end zone of Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders’ soon-to-be home, a collective gasp was heard from fans and media speculated it was the end of the “Black Hole.”. “A lot of the folks that sit in the Black Hole in Oakland bought tickets in the south end zone at Allegiant,” Badain said.

But every stadium has two end zones and the south end of the $2 billion, 65,000-seat Allegiant facility is gearing up to host the feared fan zone. Heidi Fang Las Vegas Review-Journal @HeidiFang, An Oakland Raiders in the Black Hole at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during the first half of the team's NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams in Oakland, Calif., Monday, Sept. 10, 2018.

The Raider Image official team store will open to the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday ahead of the team’s inaugural game at the $2 billion stadium Monday.