LAS VEGAS (March 31, 2026) - The Desert Dogs fell to the Colorado Mammoth in their latest matchup, but we still control our own destiny with just two weeks remaining in the season. Five teams are essentially competing for the final two playoff spots, and we’re in a strong position. This weekend, we look to get back in the win column against the Philadelphia Wings, who are currently at the bottom of the league.
IF THE SEASON ENDED TODAY…
We still control our own destiny! If we win out, a playoff spot is guaranteed. The final stretch has us on the road for two games, followed by one last home game to end the season. No room for error, but a huge opportunity to make the playoffs for the first time!
KEY MATCHUPS / WHO TO WATCH
While Las Vegas controls its path, a little help around the league could go a long way. Here are the key Week 20 matchups to watch:
APR 10 | 4:30 P.M. PT
Toronto Rock at Ottawa Black Bears
>>> Root for Toronto to win. Dogs We hold tiebreaker over Ottawa, so we could potentially jump them in the standings.
APR 10 | 6 P.M. PT
Halifax Thunderbirds at Vancouver Warriors
>>> Root for Vancouver to win. Halifax has tiebreaker over us, so need them to lose.
APR 11 | 4 P.M. PT
Rochester Knighthawks at Buffalo Bandits
>>> Root for Buffalo to win. Drives Rochester closer to elimination.
APR 12 | 1 P.M. PT
San Diego Seals at Georgia Swarm
>>> Root for Georgia to win. Drives San Diego closer to elimination.
Previous Weeks
Week 19
The Desert Dogs are now on a 3-game winning streak and still in control of their own destiny with 4 games remaining in the regular season putting them in 8th place. The Dogs travel to Denver on Friday, April 3 to battle the 4th place Colorado Mammoth. This is a crucial game in their March to May.
KEY MATCHUPS / WHO TO WATCH
While Las Vegas controls its path, a little help around the league could go a long way. Here are the key Week 19 matchups to watch:
APR 4 | 3 P.M. PT
Rochester at Halifax
>>> Root for Rochester to win. Dogs hold a tie-breaker with Rochester but not Halifax.
APR 4 | 4 P.M. PT
San Diego at Toronto
>>> Root for Toronto to win. This will create more seperation and more breathing room for us as the race is extremely tight.
IF THE SEASON ENDED TODAY…
The message is simple: we control your own destiny. Win 3 out of 4, and we’re in. The final stretch features one home game and three on the road, leaving no room for slip-ups, but a great oppertunity to fly up the standings.
Week 18
Back-to-back wins have the Desert Dogs entering uncharted territory as the playoff race heats up. In past seasons, 9 or 10 wins has been the benchmark to secure a postseason spot.
With six wins and just five games remaining, Las Vegas is firmly in the hunt. As the stretch run begins, here’s a look at the Desert Dogs’ path to the playoffs—and what needs to happen to keep the push alive.
KEY MATCHUPS / WHO TO WATCH
While Las Vegas controls its path, a little help around the league could go a long way. Here are the key Week 18 matchups to watch:
March 27 | 4 PM PST
Halifax Thunderbirds at Philadelphia Wings
→ Root for Philadelphia (Halifax holds the head-to-head tiebreaker)
March 28 | 4 PM PST
Georgia Swarm at Ottawa Black Bears
→ Root for Georgia (Vegas can jump Ottawa; Dogs own tiebreaker)
March 28 | 4 PM PST
Rochester Knighthawks at Albany FireWolves
→ Root for Albany (creates separation from Rochester)
Losses from the Buffalo Bandits and Toronto Rock would also help, although they are a bit further up in the standings.
