Oakland A's Unveil Updated Renderings for Las Vegas Ballpark
The Oakland A's, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), and HNTB have released the new renderings for the proposed ballpark in Las Vegas, and they look like a the Sydney Opera House. BIG previously presented a design for the team's Oakland ballpark, while HNTB was the architect for the Raiders' Allegiant Stadium.
One factor that is going to receive a bit of scrutiny is how large the ballpark project looks yet again. The ballpark will occupy nine acres of the 35-acre Tropicana site. Bally’s and GLPI are working on a master plan for a related resort development. The specifics of that process, including towers, locations, and phases will be determined in the coming months.
A's owner John Fisher said in the press release, "We are excited to continue to collaborate with Bally’s and GLPI on this project. Together, we see a unique opportunity for this site and look forward to seeing this vision come to life."
The release also said the current designs include an 18,000-square-foot jumbotron, which would be the largest in Major League Baseball. The phrasing there seems important, as the designs can change.
Bally's chairman Soo Kim said, "This is a once-in-a-generation project, and we are thrilled for the opportunity to develop a comprehensive site plan at this iconic location. We look forward to sharing more on our plan in due course."
One concern for local residents has been the location of the proposed ballpark since it's so difficult to get to. It seems as though the A's have attempted to make that a little easier as well. "The ballpark plan supports up to 2,500 on-site parking spots, as well as a two-to three-acre plaza that starts in the northwest corner of the site and extends to the ballpark’s main concourse. The overall parking plan will be determined in partnership with Bally’s and GLPI."
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The A’s will continue to collaborate with local partners and navigate approval processes, making refinements to the ballpark design over the next year. The ballpark is set to open for the 2028 season.