The Oakland Athletics have unveiled the initial renderings for their proposed new ballpark in Las Vegas. The ballpark, which will be situated on a nine-acre site at the Tropicana location, is designed to offer an intimate setting with a seating capacity of 30,000. The stadium will feature various seating options, a partially retractable roof, and a unique orientation that allows the outfield to open to the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Brad Schrock, the A’s director of design and owner of Schrock KC Architecture, expressed his enthusiasm for the Tropicana site stating “From the minute we stepped onto the Tropicana site nearly two years ago, it was immediately obvious what a fantastic fit it would be for a new A’s ballpark in Las Vegas…The natural orientation of the ballpark creates not only some of the best views and connection to the Las Vegas skyline from the seating bowl but also opens up the ballpark to the corner in a way that creates opportunities for an amazing energetic public space with open and expansive views into the ballpark.”
A’s President Dave Kaval echoed that excitement, saying “We are excited to share our vision for the A’s potential new home. As our first conceptual design, we will continue to refine the look and feel of the ballpark over the next year. We hope our project goes beyond a traditional ballpark and serves as a catalyst for community development and engagement. It follows in the footsteps and success of the professional sports teams that come before us, in creating union jobs, stimulating economic growth, and fostering investments in the community.”
These initial renderings represent the starting point of the design process, and the A’s plan to refine the look and feel of the stadium over the next year. As they move forward, they aim to create a state-of-the-art venue that not only serves as a home for the A’s but also contributes to the growth and prosperity of the Las Vegas community.
While construction has yet to begin on the $1.5B project, estimates put the timeline at 2027 for when the Athletics can expect to move into their new home.
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