The Las Vegas Raiders, a wheelchair football team that competes in the USA Wheelchair Football League, are entering their fourth season as a cornerstone of the city’s adaptive sports program. The squad supports up to 25 veterans through tryouts, practices, camps and clinics, offering both football and basketball opportunities.
Road Trips to Phoenix and Dallas
This fall the team will head to Phoenix for a tournament running September 11 through 13, then travel to Dallas for a November 1‑2 event, marking the first time the Raiders will compete at those national stages.
Five of the players are military veterans, underscoring the team’s focus on serving those who have served in the armed forces.
Practices are held at the Dula Community Center, where adaptive wheelchairs are provided and sessions run from 6 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Beyond football, the center offers a suite of inclusive activities — from adaptive cycling and inclusive pickleball to esports, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and specialized bowling and billiards for disabled veterans.
A Growing Community
The program is bolstered by collaborations with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, specialty rehabilitation gyms, prosthetic manufacturers and occupational therapists, all working to tailor equipment and training for each participant. As the Raiders prepare for the upcoming tournaments, the city’s commitment to adaptive recreation continues to expand, giving veterans and others with disabilities a platform to compete, connect and thrive.