Updated Dec 6, 2024 - Politics & Policy
Athletics clear last major Vegas hurdle
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The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents on Thursday for the A's to build a $1.75 billion stadium on the Strip.
Why it matters: The approval cements Major League Baseball's arrival in a growing sports mecca.
Driving the news: The stadium exterior — shaped like a "spherical armadillo" — will have five overlapping layers, with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House, AP reports.
- Amenities include an under-seat cooling system, and a split lower bowl to bring fans closer to the action. The stadium will feature the "world's largest cable-net glass window."
Zoom in: After 57 years, the Athletics played their last game in Oakland in September.
- The club will open the 2025 season in West Sacramento, Calif., and play there until their Vegas home is ready — projected for Opening Day 2028.
Zoom out: The A's will add another prof team to a Vegas market that includes the NFL's Raiders, NHL's Golden Knights and WNBA's Aces.
- The Golden Knights and Aces have combined to win three championships in recent seasons.
