Athletics Break Ground on Las Vegas Stadium

The Oakland Athletics have begun construction on their $1.75 billion, 33,000-seat stadium on the Las Vegas Strip, located at the former Tropicana Hotel site, which has been closed and demolished for the project. The ballpark is partially funded by $380 million in public money approved by the Nevada Legislature and is expected to open for the 2028 MLB season. In the meantime, the A's are playing home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, with this arrangement possibly continuing until the stadium is complete. The stadium design will provide comfort from the desert heat and offer views of the Las Vegas Strip. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by team officials, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, and local dignitaries. This marks a significant milestone in the Athletics' relocation after years of unsuccessful attempts to secure a new stadium in Northern California.