New renderings have been revealed for a stunning futuristic stadium with 33,000 seats, which will replace the Tropicana resort after the iconic venue is demolished. The construction of a new stadium for The Oakland Athletics is expected to be completed by 2028, following the demolition of the Tropicana casino to prepare the land for a baseball stadium.

A breathtaking stadium with a casino and hotel

Stunning new renderings show the £1.5 billion stadium with a dome-shaped roof featuring five overlapping layers, inspired by the iconic Sydney Opera House. The stadium, which will hold 33,000 spectators, will include an 18,000 square-foot video screen and a glass window behind the field offering views of the Las Vegas Strip. The proposed plans also include a massive terrace outside the glass dome, where fans can watch the game from outside. The stadium will occupy 9 acres of a 35-acre site owned by Bally's, located at the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard. The rest of the 35-acre site will feature 14.7 acres for Bally's resort, 11.37 acres for shared space, and 9 acres for the A's baseball stadium.

Surrounding the new stadium, there will be three buildings reaching 495 feet high with a total of 3,005 hotel rooms, according to the plans submitted to Clark County. The plans also include 2,500 parking spaces across two garages, a 90,000 square-foot casino, and several retail outlets. Residents and tourists will therefore find plenty of attractions here, but many also search for them online, so they come across GK8 Malaysia, a secure and trustworthy iGaming platform. It features the best and most comprehensive selection of games with high security standards and a highly responsive customer service team, ensuring a comfortable user experience.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority plans to approve the A's proposed development at a meeting on December 5, along with the non-relocation agreement and lease agreements, according to CEO Steve Hill. Hill also revealed that on October 31, there will be a special board meeting to discuss the deed for the site where the stadium will be built.

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A massive investment benefiting southern Nevada residents

The $1.5 billion budget includes $380 million from taxpayer funds, which has already been approved by the Nevada legislature. The project is being designed by architecture firms Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB. The owner of The Oakland Athletics, John Fisher, said, The collaboration of BIG's creativity and HNTB's technical expertise has resulted in a truly innovative and bold design, providing fans with an unparalleled experience. We hope to contribute to the vibrant atmosphere and revitalization of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all southern Nevada residents.

According to George Papanier, president of Bally's Corp, which owns Tropicana, attending an A's baseball game at the new stadium in Vegas is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Bally's is eagerly looking forward to developing the new resort and stadium, which will become a new landmark, paying tribute to Las Vegas' iconic history and global appeal, with its nearly 50 million annual visitors.

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The end of Tropicana’s history

The Tropicana resort was leveled in a spectacular fireworks display following a controlled implosion that made way for the new stadium and hotel. Tiffany of the Strip, known from the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever and the 1972 hit The Godfather, collapsed in the early morning of Wednesday, October 9.

The implosion came just months after the hotel was closed to visitors, marking the end of its 67-year history. Before the explosion brought down the towers, Nevada's skyline was illuminated by an impressive fireworks and drone display. Over 500 drones and 100 pyrotechnic drones celebrated the former casino with a ceremonial tribute. The rich history of Las Vegas' gambling scene was honored as the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign appeared in the sky.

The drone show also paid tribute to the Athletics—the team set to play in the new state-of-the-art baseball stadium, which will be built on the former hotel site. At least 2,000 pounds of explosives were used in the implosion. Paradise Tower fell first, followed by the 23-story Club Tower. Officials stated that it took just 22 seconds for both towers to collapse after the detonation order.

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The Oakland Athletics will relocate to Sacramento

After playing their final game at Oakland Coliseum last month, the A's are without a permanent home. They plan to play at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento while plans for the proposed Las Vegas venue are finalized and completed over the next three MLB seasons. According to KTVU, construction companies hired to build the new stadium aim to begin work in the spring of 2025 and intend to have it ready by Opening Day in 2028.

Sutter Health Park is home to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats and has a capacity of 14,000. The agreement allows the Athletics to play in Sacramento from 2025 to 2027, with the option to play there in 2028 if the Las Vegas stadium's construction is not yet finished.

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The storied history of Oakland Coliseum

The Oakland Coliseum, the former home of The Oakland Athletics, is a multipurpose stadium that opened in 1966. The first game played there was an Oakland Raiders football game on September 18, 1966, against the Kansas City Chiefs.

After the 1967 season, the owner of the Kansas City Athletics baseball team, Charlie Finley, decided to move the club to Oakland. The Athletics played their inaugural game at Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum on April 17, 1968. In the mid-1990s, the stadium underwent renovations costing $200 million. A new stand was built, offering improved viewing conditions for American football.

Thanks to these upgrades, the Raiders returned to the venue. In the 2008 and 2009 seasons, the MLS team San Jose Earthquakes also used the stadium. The Coliseum has also hosted concerts by artists such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Van Halen, Madonna, and NSYNC.

On May 23, 2024, the city of Oakland officially announced its plan to sell its remaining stake in the 155-acre Oakland Coliseum complex for at least $105 million to the African American Sports & Entertainment Group. The group's plans for the site include both residential and commercial developments.