The Athletics have invested $600 million into their $2 billion Las Vegas ballpark, with the stadium on track for a 2028 opening and new updates on ticket sales and site development expected this week
The Oakland Athletics have now invested $600 million into the construction of their planned Las Vegas ballpark, according to the team, as work continues 14 months after breaking ground on the $2 billion stadium. The venue, designed to seat 33,000 fans, is scheduled to open in 2028 on the former Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.
Team executives are set to present a progress update to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority this Thursday, outlining recent construction milestones and sharing the latest on season ticket sales. The update comes as the project moves through its early phases, with significant site work already underway.
Stadium and Site Development Updates
The Athletics’ new ballpark is part of a larger redevelopment of the 35-acre Tropicana site. Bally’s Corp., which controls the broader mixed-use development, is expected to announce at the same meeting that it is ready to begin the northwest plaza phase of its $1.19 billion project. This phase will include a multi-level podium with three levels of parking and a plaza connecting directly to the stadium’s main entrance.
While Bally’s was previously responsible for building a parking garage and utility plant for the site, the A’s have now taken over those elements. The team will construct a 1,500-space parking garage and utility plant on the southeast corner of the property, supporting both stadium operations and the surrounding development.
Ticket Sales and Fan Experience
With the stadium’s opening still more than two years away, the Athletics are expected to provide an update on season ticket sales and fan interest. The 33,000-seat capacity will make it one of the more intimate venues in Major League Baseball, with a focus on creating a modern fan experience in the heart of the Strip.
The project’s progress follows earlier reports that Bally’s had received interest from a potential buyer for its rights to the mixed-use development, though no sale has been finalized. For more on Bally’s development plans and the stadium’s early phases, see this coverage of the company’s preparations to launch the first phase at the Tropicana site: Bally’s prepares to move forward with its Las Vegas ballpark project.
What’s Next for the Ballpark Project
The Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark remains on track for a 2028 debut, with construction activity expected to ramp up as the project advances. The team and its partners will continue to coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders as they move through the next phases of development. Additional updates on construction, ticketing, and site plans are anticipated as the project progresses.
