The new Las Vegas ballpark for the city’s professional baseball team took another step closer to reality this week. The Athletics released official renderings of the proposed stadium to be built where the Tropicana Casino now stands… and not everyone is a fan. Some find it oddly similar to the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Judge for yourself in our “short” video preview below.
The A’s are aiming to transition to the new 33,000-seat covered stadium by the 2028 season, but that may come down to the construction schedule. Architectural firms Bjarke Ingels Group designed the facility, which features a glass window overlooking the outfield, seamless connection to the outdoors, and glimpses of the Las Vegas Strip.
The new Las Vegas ballpark is set to occupy nine acres of the 35-acre site owned by Bally’s, sitting at the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. The existing Tropicana resort at that location will undergo demolition to accommodate the construction of the stadium and a hotel. With a total cost of $1.5 billion, funding includes $380 million allocated by the Nevada Legislature from taxpayer funds.
“The collaboration between BIG’s creativity and HNTB’s technical expertise allows for a truly innovative and bold design while ensuring an unmatched fan experience,” A’s owner John Fisher said in a statement. He later added that “We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip…”
Notably, the proposed Las Vegas ballpark boasts an impressive 18,000-square-foot video board, which would be the largest in Major League Baseball. Additionally, plans include provisions for 2,500 parking spaces at the new stadium, complemented by nearby garages for fan convenience. Similar to parking arrangements at the nearby T-. Mobile Arena along Tropicana Avenue, fans will have accessible garage options.