LV Stadium for Athletics Moves Forward on Track for 2028 Opening

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Athletics’ upcoming Las Vegas home is gradually taking form, as the huge $2 billion stadium project stays on track to launch before the 2028 Major League Baseball season.

Significant Progress

At a Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting last week, team officials and construction leaders shared fresh updates on the progress of the 33,000-seat domed ballpark being built along the Las Vegas Strip.

Per Tyler Van Eeckhaut, project director for Mortenson McCarthy, the lower suite level has advanced considerably over recent months. Interior spaces are starting to take shape, giving officials and fans a clearer idea of what the finished stadium experience will be like.

A key construction milestone has already been achieved with the completion of buttress work. Crews also kicked off upper deck construction in April, and the surrounding infrastructure is currently underway.

A parking garage on the southeast side of the property is set to open in phases, initially offering 1,500 parking spots before expanding to 2,500 once the project is fully finished.

The Elevated Plaza Matter

One unresolved issue involves a planned elevated plaza connected to the larger Bally’s development surrounding the stadium. Bally’s Corp. is still working on securing financing for the broader mixed-use project, which is expected to include restaurants, shops, entertainment venues, a hotel casino and a theater.

Athletics vice chairman Sandy Dean noted that the team is already preparing backup plans to ensure a plaza area is ready when the stadium opens—even if temporary solutions are needed initially.

Fan interest has also been strong: team president Marc Badain revealed that the first batch of luxury suites made available for purchase has already sold out. Additionally, around 80% of premium season ticket packages behind home plate have already been bought.

The team has also spent months gathering feedback from Las Vegas residents via focus groups to better understand what local fans want from the new ballpark experience.

While the new stadium is being built in Nevada, the Athletics are temporarily playing in West Sacramento after leaving Oakland, where the franchise spent 57 seasons.