This Summer, Stadium 66 is located inside the Route 66 Hotel & Casino on Albuquerque’s westside will host a Battle of the Bands competition where the grand prize is $4000.00.

Preliminaries begin on May 1st, 2026 and go through June 5th, 2026 with the semi-finals June 12th-June 26th, 2026 and a final competition to be held in July.

Stadium 66 sports bar features live music by local bands every Saturday night. Stadium 66 provides a full dining experience. Drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts–all connected to a sportsbook and encircled by a ring of TVs showing the sports that matter most to you!

Wanna play? Scan the QR code below to apply or visit rt66casino.com/battle-of-the-bands