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[ucsbgaucho]

A's reach agreement to develop Las Vegas site for stadium
ESPN

LAS VEGAS -- The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally's and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.

Bally's Corp. made the announcement Monday for a 30,000-seat stadium on the 35-acre site. The project is expected to cost about $1.5 billion, and the A's are asking for nearly $400 million in public support from the Nevada Legislature, which could vote on a proposal this week.

The A's previously previously signed an agreement to build a stadium also on Tropicana Avenue but on the other side of Interstate 15 that runs alongside the Strip. They were expected to ask the Legislature for $500 million in public funds for the 49-acre site that would have included much more than a stadium.

The new agreement is a scaled-down proposal, but the location is in closer walking distance for fans who are staying in hotels on the south end of the Strip. "We are excited about the potential to bring Major League Baseball to this iconic location," A's president Dave Kaval said in a statement. "We are thrilled to work alongside Bally's and GLPI, and look forward to finalizing plans to bring the Athletics to Southern Nevada."

Kaval has said he hopes to break ground on a new ballpark next year and open the venue in time for the 2027 season. The A's have a lease at Oakland Coliseum through 2024, and they could play the 2025 and '26 seasons at Las Vegas Ballpark, home to their Triple-A affiliate Aviators.

[MercurySky]

Originally Posted by ucsbgaucho

A's reach agreement to develop Las Vegas site for stadium
ESPN

LAS VEGAS -- The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally's and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.

Bally's Corp. made the announcement Monday for a 30,000-seat stadium on the 35-acre site. The project is expected to cost about $1.5 billion, and the A's are asking for nearly $400 million in public support from the Nevada Legislature, which could vote on a proposal this week.

The A's previously previously signed an agreement to build a stadium also on Tropicana Avenue but on the other side of Interstate 15 that runs alongside the Strip. They were expected to ask the Legislature for $500 million in public funds for the 49-acre site that would have included much more than a stadium.

The new agreement is a scaled-down proposal, but the location is in closer walking distance for fans who are staying in hotels on the south end of the Strip. "We are excited about the potential to bring Major League Baseball to this iconic location," A's president Dave Kaval said in a statement. "We are thrilled to work alongside Bally's and GLPI, and look forward to finalizing plans to bring the Athletics to Southern Nevada."

Kaval has said he hopes to break ground on a new ballpark next year and open the venue in time for the 2027 season. The A's have a lease at Oakland Coliseum through 2024, and they could play the 2025 and '26 seasons at Las Vegas Ballpark, home to their Triple-A affiliate Aviators.

Shame on the city of Oakland for letting this process happen. They had years to work something out. The ownership has let many great players leave and are equally at fault. The A's are my favorite out of town team and will remain that way regardless of where they play.

[Charmy2]

Originally Posted by ucsbgaucho

A's reach agreement to develop Las Vegas site for stadium
ESPN

LAS VEGAS -- The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally's and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip.

Bally's Corp. made the announcement Monday for a 30,000-seat stadium on the 35-acre site. The project is expected to cost about $1.5 billion, and the A's are asking for nearly $400 million in public support from the Nevada Legislature, which could vote on a proposal this week.

The A's previously previously signed an agreement to build a stadium also on Tropicana Avenue but on the other side of Interstate 15 that runs alongside the Strip. They were expected to ask the Legislature for $500 million in public funds for the 49-acre site that would have included much more than a stadium.

The new agreement is a scaled-down proposal, but the location is in closer walking distance for fans who are staying in hotels on the south end of the Strip. "We are excited about the potential to bring Major League Baseball to this iconic location," A's president Dave Kaval said in a statement. "We are thrilled to work alongside Bally's and GLPI, and look forward to finalizing plans to bring the Athletics to Southern Nevada."

Kaval has said he hopes to break ground on a new ballpark next year and open the venue in time for the 2027 season. The A's have a lease at Oakland Coliseum through 2024, and they could play the 2025 and '26 seasons at Las Vegas Ballpark, home to their Triple-A affiliate Aviators.

So wait the Tropicana is indeed going to be demolished?

[ucsbgaucho]

Originally Posted by MercurySky

Shame on the city of Oakland for letting this process happen. They had years to work something out. The ownership has let many great players leave and are equally at fault. The A's are my favorite out of town team and will remain that way regardless of where they play.

The city isn't at fault here, honestly. Cities these days (unless you're Vegas) are no longer jumping in to publicly-funded stadiums. 2 of the 3 Oakland teams had already left for greener pastures. The ownership is fully at fault I think, and it's a shame that MLB is letting them move without forcing some sort of Donald Sterling-style coup and making them sell the team. The ownership has no interest in putting a good product on the field, and now Vegas is going to have to deal with that.

It is interesting that they're proposing only a 30,000 seat stadium, although it probably makes sense as baseball is a LONG season and they'll probably rely heavily on out-of-town visitors wanting to see their hometown team when they come to play the A's.

[ucsbgaucho]

Originally Posted by Charmy2

So wait the Tropicana is indeed going to be demolished?

That's the proposed site of this stadium, so it looks like it. Too bad the orientation of the stadium will probably have the outfield pointing to the Northeast and you won't have a view of MGM and NYNY in the background, although maybe they can orient it directly north for a better backdrop.

[202_Cyclist]

Originally Posted by ucsbgaucho

That's the proposed site of this stadium, so it looks like it. Too bad the orientation of the stadium will probably have the outfield pointing to the Northeast and you won't have a view of MGM and NYNY in the background, although maybe they can orient it directly north for a better backdrop.

Perhaps the lights from these casinos and possible interference with the batter's eye is an issue with that orientation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batter...ng%20a%20pitch.

[ucsbgaucho]

Originally Posted by 202_Cyclist

Perhaps the lights from these casinos and possible interference with the batter's eye is an issue with that orientation.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batter...ng%20a%20pitch.

Well from what it sounds like, it'll be a retractable roof stadium anyway, so backdrop may be a mute point... I'm sure they'll have some cool outfield standing room areas that will have a sweet view.

[WayOutWest]

New Las Vegas A's Ballpark Renderings








I like the design but I suspect it'll be far different than the finished product considering how they stated it'd only take up 9 acres (this is way more than 9 acres) and the fact that Bally's plans to build a new hotel/casino on the site.

[WayOutWest]

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[ChelseaFC]

Initial word is that the ballpark may not be ready until spring 2028, and the A's might even play in Sacramento for a few seasons.

[202_Cyclist]

Originally Posted by ChelseaFC

Initial word is that the ballpark may not be ready until spring 2028, and the A's might even play in Sacramento for a few seasons.

The River Cats could play in the Coliseum then! Given the A’s 11-45 record, there are probably more fans who want to watch the minor league team.

[Charmy2]

Originally Posted by WayOutWest

New Las Vegas A's Ballpark Renderings








I like the design but I suspect it'll be far different than the finished product considering how they stated it'd only take up 9 acres (this is way more than 9 acres) and the fact that Bally's plans to build a new hotel/casino on the site.

It's giving me Wembley Stadium vibes. I don't like how tall it is, it is literally as tall if not taller than nearby buildings including Mandalay Bay and Excalibur.

[caligrad]

I know theres nothing fancy about the Tropicana and its dated, old and cant keep up with everyone else on the strip but i hate this plan soooooooo much. I feel the Tropiocan should have stayed on that corner, completely bulldozed and rebuilt.

Not to be insensitive but the plot of land just south of the Tropicana where the asphalt venue space is and the church right next door, if they were to reroute Giles street, that land is not only roughly the same size but also not developed....only problem is I'm sure people would grab pitchforks because of the mass shooting that happened there a few years back. But it can't stay an asphalt covered plot of land forever.

Originally Posted by jayguy

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/...ketplace-site/

Also, is this still the plan? i read somewhere else that all of the plot of land across from Park MGM / Aria is going to be a new medium sized resort.

[Charmy2]

I absolutely agree. I think the Tropicana itself is...a fine building but I do think a modernization of it should be in order. And Las Vegas has so much asphalt areas including the area just south where the shooting happened that needs to be developed. I feel like the events that happened at that plot of land is a pretty heavy subject and we should treat the area with the respect it deserves but development needs to happen one way or the other. Maybe if the stadium was built on that southern plot, a part of the park around the stadium could be a memorial of sorts similar to the Pentagon's 9/11 memorial??? Just my opinion.

[samoen313]

699 ft. tower moving forward at Casino Royale location.

https://news3lv.com/news/local/faa-s...outhern-nevada

Anyone know what this is? Article doesn't state any other details about who's behind the project. Venetian? Or somebody else?

[202_Cyclist]

Las Vegas may see first light-rail line, with federal help

By Mick Akers
Las Vegas Review-Journal
August 14, 2023

"Millions of dollars in federal money will assist local transportation officials’ plan for the future of Charleston Boulevard, one that could include the Las Vegas Valley’s first light rail line.

The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada $5.9 million from the bipartisan infrastructure bill to go toward completing the planning, analysis of alternatives, preliminary engineering and environmental clearance portions for a nearly 17-mile-long high-capacity transit line along Charleston.

Route 206 is one of the busiest bus lines on RTC’s system and connects the east side on one end and Downtown Summerlin on the west end via Charleston..."

https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/n...eston+corridor

[ChelseaFC]

Fontainebleau Las Vegas opening December 13

including casino with 42 ft ceilings, 3,800 seat theater, 50,000 sq ft Liv Nightclub, 6 acre pool complex including 35,000 sq ft Liv Beach dayclub, and 14,000 sq ft gym

https://www.travelandleisure.com/fon...e-look-7970784

[BrandonJXN]

Only 15 or so years later. But happy to see it open.