• Loading stock data...
Thursday, July 10, 2025

A’s Open Ticket Deposits for Las Vegas Stadium That Doesn’t Exist Yet

Despite repeated assurances from MLB and the A’s, some doubt still exists about a planned $1.75 billion ballpark in Las Vegas. Ticket deposits, however, are set to start this week.

Oakland A’s/Bjarke Ingels Group/HNTB

There is no new stadium yet for the A’s in Las Vegas, with the opening still three years away, and some doubts persist that it will actually happen. The MLB club, however, is now taking deposits for tickets to the planned ballpark. 

The A’s said they will begin taking deposits of $19.01 each on Friday to be placed on a priority list for tickets to the ballpark, scheduled to open in 2028. The amount references the year that the franchise was founded in Philadelphia, the first of what is set to be five homes for the franchise. 

The beginning of ticket deposits arrives at a notable juncture for the planned ballpark, now set to cost $1.75 billion. There was a glitzy demolition last fall of the Tropicana Las Vegas, the resort that formerly was at the stadium site. That event was soon followed by Las Vegas Stadium Authority’s approval of the ballpark financing plan

A groundbreaking for the new stadium is planned for this spring. There are still numerous unanswered questions surrounding the project, though, including whether A’s owner John Fisher will bring on additional investors to help cover private-sector building costs, how the A’s will satisfy unmet parking requirements at the new ballpark, and how the A’s will address several key elements missing in stadium renderings released so far. 

Both the stadium authority and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred insist the ballpark construction is proceeding entirely as planned, with Manfred saying last fall, “It’s full steam ahead.” The A’s are due to update the stadium authority on the stadium development progress at a meeting scheduled for Thursday. 

The A’s, meanwhile, also are continuing frenetic efforts to prepare Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, the club’s temporary home for the next three seasons. Recent efforts have included upgraded lighting, a remade batter’s eye, and field preparation. The club will play its first home game there on March 31.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Stephen Curry celebrates after sinking the winning putt during the final round of the American Century Celebrity Championship golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nev., Sunday, July 16, 2023.

Golf’s Hottest Celebrity Tournament Keeps Getting More Exclusive

The American Century Championship tees off at Lake Tahoe on Friday.
Jul 10, 2025; Wimbledon, United Kingdom; Iga Swiatek of Poland at her on court interview after winning her match against Belinda Bencic of Switzerland on day 11 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Wimbledon Set to Deliver Strong Finals Matchup for ESPN

Novak Djokovic is still in the hunt for his 25th Grand Slam.
Oct 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; A general view of the Wells Fargo Center before game between Philadelphia Flyers and Montreal Canadiens.

New Philly Arena Will Redefine Home-Court Advantage, CEO Says

The forthcoming venue will arrive with plenty of ambition among its owners.

Jalen Williams Signs Max Deal As Thunder Commit $822M to 3 Stars

Oklahoma City also extended Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

Featured Today

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh (29) bats during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Seattle Mariners at Globe Life Field.

The Torpedo Bat Business Is Still Going Strong: ‘Here to Stay’

Demand for the oddly shaped bats has stayed strong across the sport.
July 6, 2025

American Celebs Want to Be Sports Owners. Soccer Is Where They Start

As U.S. team prices climb, investors set their sights abroad.
July 5, 2025

Baseball’s Celebrity Row: Behind MLB’s First-Pitch Ritual

Often planned, sometimes spontaneous, the ritual throw is baseball’s celebrity row.
July 4, 2025

3,000 Hot Dogs, $20K in Prizes: Behind the Nathan’s Eating Contest

Nathan’s serves up thousands of hot dogs and $20,000 in prize money.
Alex Sarr

Wizards Pushing Limits of Youth With 11 Players on Rookie Deals

Washington’s 2025 first-round pick is top-eight protected.
Chelsea
July 8, 2025

Chelsea Club World Cup Run Banks at Least $100M for Mark Walter..

The Blues will likely take home between $100 million and $120 million.
July 9, 2025

From Dynasty to Disarray: Red Bull Fires Christian Horner

He served as Red Bull team principal for more than two decades.
Sponsored

Game On: Portfolio Players Stories, Brought to You by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley

Dealmaker Jeffrey Kaplan maps the evolution of sports as an asset class
July 8, 2025

Texas Sports Teams, Leagues Donate Over $5M to Flood Relief

NFL, MLB, and NBA teams in Texas donate to flood recovery efforts.
Chelsea
July 8, 2025

Club World Cup Semis Are Battle to Make Richest Soccer Final Ever

Semifinalists have each earned at least $60 million from the tournament so far.
July 7, 2025

Nationals Hit Reset Button, Oust Rizzo and Martinez Before Draft

The MLB club made major leadership changes just days before the draft.
July 6, 2025

Liverpool to Pay Diogo Jota’s $20M Contract to His Widow

Jota had two years remaining on his contract.