The A’s $2 billion Las Vegas stadium is set to open in 2028, with construction now moving from groundwork to visible vertical progress on the Strip
The Athletics are planned to move to Las Vegas for the 2028 Major League Baseball season(Image: Getty)
The Athletics’ long‑anticipated relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas has entered a tangible phase, with visible signs that the soon‑to‑be $2 billion ballpark is moving from blueprint to reality despite several doubts and more monetary sacrifices for owner John Fisher.
Fisher declared with conviction, “We are Vegas’ team,” and ground was broken this past June along the famed Las Vegas Strip, with site crews already active and foundational work progressing steadily, making Las Vegas among the most exciting sports destinations in America.
On a nine‑acre plot at the former Tropicana site, excavation and groundwork have advanced quickly, with cranes arriving and preparatory work well underway.
READ MORE: Terry Bradshaw made his feelings clear on Browns QB amid Shedeur Sanders setbackREAD MORE: Joe Rogan doubles down on conspiracy theory over Donald Trump shooting incident
Athletics president Marc Badain shared that around half of the concrete foundation is already in place, and vertical construction, which will include pouring decks and installing rebar, should commence by late September or early October, pending final permits.
Despite the budget once being pegged at $1.5 billion and later $1.75 billion, the cost has surged to exceed $2 billion, now officially topping that threshold. Yet, the Athletics insist that financing remains intact.
Public support is capped at $380 million, while the Fisher family has committed to covering all private costs beyond that, backed by contingency planning and existing investor partnerships, such as one with Aramark, who will also operate stadium concessions.
Stadium Authority chair Steve Hill emphasized there has been no change in the agreed‑upon funding model, reaffirming that “what John committed to was that there would be a public contribution, and he would make sure that the rest was available.”
Earlier reports had outlined funding via $350 million in public financing from SB1, plus a $300 million loan from U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs, with the rest — initially around $1.1 billion — rising as costs escalated.
Content cannot be displayed without consent
With construction underway, officials remain confident the stadium will open in time for the 2028 MLB season. The project, featuring a 33,000‑seat, climate‑controlled design by Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB, promises to be a striking new fixture on the Strip.
Although some skepticism persists, particularly regarding financing gaps and political trust, local authorities and team leadership continue to stress that the move and stadium build remain on track.
Meanwhile, until the Las Vegas ballpark is finished, the A’s are playing their home games in Sacramento, a temporary stop not without its challenges. While they’ve invested heavily in payroll, the team currently sits at the bottom of the American League West.
If all goes according to plan, by early 2028 the A’s will be trading out Sacramento for a modern, domed ballpark in the heart of Las Vegas.