Oakland Athletics Take Major Step Forward in Plan to Build New Stadium in Las Vegas

The Oakland Athletics have taken a major step forward in their plan to build a new stadium in Las Vegas. Team president Dave Kaval announced Wednesday night that the team had finalized a deal to purchase a 49-acre site near the Las Vegas Strip for the new ballpark.

Kaval said the A’s hope to break ground on the project by next year, with the goal of having the stadium ready for the team’s move by 2027. The new stadium will have a seating capacity of 30,000 to 35,000 and will feature a retractable roof.

The A’s have been unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area, and have been working in Las Vegas for almost two years to find a suitable location for their long-term home. Kaval said the agreement to purchase the land is a “very big milestone” for the team.

The A’s will now work with Nevada and Clark County on a public-private partnership to fund the stadium. The team has not yet revealed the cost of the project, but Kaval said the A’s are “excited to move forward and make this a reality.”

The new stadium will be the first major league ballpark in Las Vegas, and the A’s hope to make it a destination for fans from all over the world. With the purchase of the land now finalized, the team is one step closer to making their dream a reality.