Exhibitor guide · Las Vegas, NV
Mandalay Bay Convention Center: booth rentals and exhibitor notes
A 2.1 million square foot convention center inside the Mandalay Bay resort on the south Strip, with in-house internet and an exclusive electrical vendor.
At a glance
At Mandalay Bay Convention Center, booth internet and electrical are both exclusive to the resort and ordered through Mandalay Bay Exhibitor Services, and routers or other networking gear you bring can be blocked or removed without notice. ConventionVendor.com rents booth displays, iPads, and registration equipment delivered for move-in, ready to plug into the services you order there.
Exhibiting at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Mandalay Bay Convention Center is part of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino campus at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip, which also holds W Las Vegas, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, and Michelob Ultra Arena. MGM describes it as a 2.1 million square foot convention center with 1 million square feet of exhibit space. Level 1 holds Bayside Exhibit Halls A through F, Level 2 has the Shoreline exhibit hall and the Oceanside and Mandalay Bay ballrooms, and the North Convention Center adds the South Pacific and Islander ballrooms.
Black Hat USA, IMEX America, SUPERZOO, and Shoptalk Spring all exhibit here. A remodel completed in 2024 added Cat6A cabling throughout, and every booth connection runs on a Mandalay Bay IP address through the resort's own network. Freight rules are stricter than at many venues: trucks cannot stage on surrounding streets, and they come to the gated docks only when dispatched from off-site marshaling. Plan on the resort's exclusive vendor for anything electrical, including powered signs and monitors installed overhead.
| Address | 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV |
|---|---|
| Exhibit space | 1 million square feet in a 2.1 million square foot convention center |
| Halls and buildings | Bayside Halls A-F (Level 1); Shoreline hall, Oceanside and Mandalay Bay ballrooms (Level 2); South Pacific and Islander ballrooms (North Convention Center) |
| Connected hotels | Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, W Las Vegas, Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas |
| Nearest airport | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
| Internet provider | Mandalay Bay in-house, via Mandalay Bay Exhibitor Services |
| Booth electrical | Mandalay Bay's exclusive electrical vendor (no outside electricians) |
| Notable shows | Black Hat USA, IMEX America, SUPERZOO, Shoptalk Spring |
| Official website | mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com (opens in a new tab) |
Facts checked October 15, 2026 against the sources listed below. Schedules and providers can change from show to show; your exhibitor manual has the final word.
Power, internet, and Wi-Fi
- All electrical, plumbing, gas, and compressed air come from Mandalay Bay's exclusive vendor, ordered through Mandalay Bay Exhibitor Services, and outside electricians are not allowed.
- Mandalay Bay is the exclusive provider of all internet connections, wireless included. Only approved equipment and personal end-user devices such as laptops and phones may attach, and routers or other networking gear can be removed or blocked without notice or refund.
- MGM's documents do not explicitly ban cellular hotspots, but at least one show held here has banned them in its own rules, so check your exhibitor manual.
- Show attendee Wi-Fi is meant for browsing and email, so order a hardline for booth demos. Our laptops and displays connect to that line as end-user devices and plug into the power you order, and lead capture tablets can keep scanning offline when your app supports it.
Move-in and delivery
- Bayside Halls A-D have 11 doors 15 feet wide by 24 feet high (five drive-in, six dock-height), Level 2 has four drive-in doors, and gated dock entrances sit off Russell Road and Frank Sinatra Road.
- No truck staging or marshaling is allowed on surrounding streets; contractors marshal off-site and trucks arrive when dispatched. Personal vehicles are not allowed in dock areas.
- Shipments of 150 pounds or less to or from the show floor go through the on-site FedEx Business Center.
- Your show and its GSC set move-in times. We deliver your rentals inside that schedule and can be registered on an exhibitor-appointed contractor form if the show asks for one.
What exhibitors rent at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Booth TVs, Monitors, and Video Walls: Floor-stand displays avoid overhead install work, since anything hung above the booth must go through the exclusive electrical vendor.
- Booth Tech Kits: Lead Capture iPads, Screens, and Charging: Laptops and iPads count as end-user devices on the Mandalay Bay network, so a kit plugs into your hardline without a router.
- Registration, Check-In, and Badge Printing: Shows that use both the Level 1 Bayside halls and Level 2 spaces may need check-in stations on more than one level.
- Show Wi-Fi, Hotspots, and Connectivity: Reserve these for resort suites, off-site dinners, and show offices; on the floor, internet is exclusive to Mandalay Bay and some shows ban hotspots.
Before you exhibit at Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Place exhibitor service orders at least 21 days before the first event day to meet Mandalay Bay's advance ordering deadline.
- Leave travel routers and switches at home; unapproved networking gear can be cut off with no refund.
- Hanging a monitor or lighted sign? Overhead powered items must be installed by the exclusive electrical vendor, and heavier or electrical hanging signs are rigged by Encore.
- Do not drive a personal vehicle to the docks; small loads go through the FedEx Business Center or your GSC.
- Encore is required for AV in meetings and breakouts (not general sessions), so plan breakout-room AV with Encore.
Schedules, deadlines, and service providers can change from show to show. Always confirm details in your show's exhibitor manual. Our exhibitor timeline lists what to order and when.
Mandalay Bay Convention Center FAQ
Can I bring my own router to Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Generally no. Mandalay Bay is the exclusive provider of all internet connections, including wireless, and only approved equipment and personal devices like laptops and phones may connect. Routers and other networking equipment can be removed or blocked without notice or refund.
Who does booth electrical at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Electrical comes from Mandalay Bay's exclusive vendor, ordered through Mandalay Bay Exhibitor Services, and outside electricians are not permitted. The same vendor installs overhead electrical signs, trusses, monitors, and lights. Check your exhibitor manual for order forms and the 21-day advance deadline.
Where do trucks wait at Mandalay Bay Convention Center?
Not on nearby streets. Contractors arrange off-site marshaling, and trucks come to the gated docks off Russell Road or Frank Sinatra Road only when dispatched. Your general service contractor will give you the details for your show.
Other convention centers nearby
- Las Vegas Convention Center
Four halls on a roughly 200-acre campus east of the Strip, with Cox Business as the exclusive telecom provider and booth power ordered through each show's contractor.
- The Venetian Expo
The former Sands Expo behind The Venetian Resort, with wired-only booth internet, in-house electrical, and over a million square feet across Halls A-D and G.
Sources
Planning more than a booth, such as a full conference at Mandalay Bay Convention Center? Our parent company covers event-wide technology on its Rentacomputer.com Mandalay Bay Convention Center page (opens in a new tab).
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