[Skip to content](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press/t-mobile-arena-opening-celebration-concert-with-nicki-minaj-and#maincontent) [Newsroom](https://www.t-mobile.com/news)Toggle secondary navigation - [Network](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/network) - [Devices](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/devices) - [Un-carrier](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/un-carrier) - [Community](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/community) - [Offers](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/offers) - [Business](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/category/business) English [Press Release](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/press) # T‑Mobile Arena Opening Celebration Concert with Nicki Minaj and Special Guest Ariana Grande April 07, 2016 ![](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2002/03/article-default.desktop-500x325.jpg) 1 min read Download Media AssetsDownload Icon - Facebook IconShare on Facebook - Share on Twitter - LinkedIn IconShare on LinkedIn __Las Vegas, Nevada — April 8, 2016 —__ Last night, multi-platinum, GRAMMY®-nominated artist Nicki Minaj with special guest Ariana Grande celebrated the new T‑Mobile Arena and unleashed an amazing Un-carrier celebration to officially open the stunning new venue. Located just west of the famed Las Vegas Strip, the 20,000 seat T‑Mobile Arena is *the* destination in Las Vegas for live events − from amazing music acts to thrilling sporting events − and will set a new standard for what entertainment means in the city that does it best. T‑Mobile customers will always feel like VIPs at T‑Mobile Arena enjoying exclusive benefits like a dedicated fast-track VIP venue entrance at every event. At select events, customers will also enjoy seat upgrade opportunities, access to ticket presales and premium VIP experiences. The home for wireless entertainment now has a home for live entertainment. Tags[Sponsorships](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/archive/sponsorships) ## Related Stories [More Stories](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/stories) [![Lifestyle photos celebrating 10 years of Tuesdays](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/TMO_PR_MM_Header-Image_V5-500x250.jpg) \ Un-carrierStory \ __T‑Mobile Tuesdays Turns 10: Celebrating the Weekly Perks Millions Love__ \ June 02, 2026|12 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobile-tuesdays-turns-10-celebrating-the-weekly-perks-millions-love) [![T-Mobile Ushers In a New Era of Membership with Its Biggest Celebration Yet](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2026/06/TMO_PR_MM_Social-Image_1200x675-ntc-500x250.png) \ OffersPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Ushers In a New Era of Membership with Its Biggest Celebration Yet__ \ June 02, 2026|11 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/offers/t-mobile-member-month) [![T-Mobile Extends Partnership with FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, Expands Role as Regional 5G Innovation Partner of Formula 1®](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/11/LVGP-Hero-Lockup1280x640-500x250.png) \ Un-carrierPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Extends Partnership with FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX, Expands Role as Regional 5G Innovation Partner of Formula 1®__ \ November 20, 2025|4 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/un-carrier/t-mobile-extends-formula1-partnership-las-vegas-grand-prix) [![T-Mobile Puts 5G Innovation in the Driver’s Seat at FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/_admin/uploads/2025/11/1200-x-675-Twitter-500x250.png) \ NetworkPress Release \ __T‑Mobile Puts 5G Innovation in the Driver’s Seat at FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX__ \ November 13, 2025|9 min read](https://www.t-mobile.com/news/network/t-mobile-puts-5g-innovation-in-the-drivers-seat-at-lvgp)