Cage Wars Mixed Martial Arts Returns to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady in July

Schenectady, NY (April 30, 2024) – Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is thrilled to announce the return of Cage Wars, a high-energy evening of Mixed Martial Arts action. Cage Wars 66 will take place at the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Tickets to Cage Wars 66 are on sale now at CageWarsMMA.com and start at $65 plus fees. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the fights begin at 7 p.m. 

Cage Wars 66 will feature local and regional amateur MMA fighters squaring off in the octagon to determine the Cage Wars 66 champion. Fight fans can expect another incredible night of intense and exciting matchups.

Previously announced entertainment:

Tim Dillon - Comedian and podcaster Tim Dillon will bring his no-holds-barred humor to the Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Dillon, whose unique brand of incisive social commentary and satire has established him as one of the nation's top comedic voices, will treat guests to an unforgettable evening of laughter. Tickets start at $69 and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

POP 2000 Tour - It will be a pop vocal hits extravaganza when the POP 2000 Tour rolls into the Rivers Casino Event Center on Friday, June 28, 2024. Hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, and featuring performances by platinum-selling artists O-Town, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera and LFO, the POP 2000 Tour delivers the MTV TRL moments that will bring guests right back to the early 2000s. Tickets start at $29 and are available at RiversCasino.com/Schenectady. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Harbor Jam - Save the Dates! Harbor Jam, Rivers Casino’s free summer concert weekend at the Mohawk Harbor Amphitheater in Schenectady, NY will take place on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. Headlining Night Fever - a tribute to the Bee Gees on Saturday July 20, and Hotel California - a tribute to the Eagles on Sunday July 21. Featuring opening sets by DJ MixItUp NY (July 20) and DJ Ketchup (July 21). Followed by a fireworks show on Sunday night!

There is no cost to join Rush Rewards, and members earn points for their slot play and table game play by inserting their card into the slot machine or presenting it to table games dealers before starting the game. The more points earned, the more reward benefits members will receive.

The Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady Event Center is just steps away from the casino gaming floor and The Landing Hotel. For more details about upcoming entertainment, and to make reservations at The Landing Hotel, please visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady.

About Rivers Casino & Resort

Located at the picturesque Mohawk Harbor near the heart of downtown Schenectady, Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady features 1,050 slots, 66 live table games, a 16-table poker room and a live, in-casino luxury sportsbook lounge. The casino offers five distinctive restaurants—among them are Dukes Chophouse, Flipt, Johnny’s To-Go and Mian. Rivers features a multipurpose Event Center space, a lively entertainment lounge—Van Slyck’s, live music performances, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. The Landing Hotel is a 165-room, six-story boutique hotel with riverfront views located adjacent to the Event Center. Rivers, which opened in 2017, employs approximately 1,000 team members and has been voted a great place to work in Schenectady. Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady is owned and operated by Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates. For more information, visit RiversCasino.com/Schenectady