REPORT: A’s release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous opera house
Renderings of the planned $1.5 billion stadium for the Oakland Athletics in Las Vegas were revealed by the team and its design teams.
The design features five overlapping layers reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House, with a 33,000-seat domed stadium scheduled for potential completion in 2028, contingent upon construction progress.
The stadium boasts a glass window beyond the outfield offering views of the Las Vegas Strip, along with an 18,000-square-foot video board, slated to be the largest in Major League Baseball. Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB are the architectural firms leading the design, aiming to merge creativity with technical expertise for an innovative fan experience, as stated by A’s owner John Fisher.
The stadium will occupy nine acres of a 35-acre site owned by Bally’s at the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, necessitating the demolition of the Tropicana resort and hotel to accommodate construction.
Public funding of $380 million, sanctioned by the Nevada Legislature, contributes to the $1.5 billion project cost. Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim hailed the design as an enhancement to Las Vegas’ attractions, expressing enthusiasm for developing the site further.
Plans also include 2,500 parking spots, with additional options in nearby garages, akin to arrangements at the T-Mobile Arena. Once completed, the stadium will be the smallest in MLB, contrasting with venues like Tropicana Field and Progressive Field.
The A’s relocation to Las Vegas was unanimously approved by MLB owners, although logistical details and potential delays loom, with the team committed to playing in Oakland through the current season. Future home games beyond 2024 remain uncertain, with options ranging from extending their stay in Oakland to temporary arrangements in neighboring cities or sharing facilities with the San Francisco Giants.
Despite setting 2028 as the target date, unforeseen obstacles could affect the timeline. In the interim, the A’s are scheduled to play spring training exhibition games at the Triple-A Las Vegas Ballpark.