The Athletics’ planned $2 billion Las Vegas stadium remains scheduled to open for the 2028 MLB season after officials addressed concerns surrounding Bally’s Corp.’s financing plans for the surrounding entertainment development.
Representatives from the Athletics and Bally’s confirmed during a Las Vegas Stadium Authority meeting on August 20, 2026, that construction of the ballpark remains on schedule.
The update followed questions about whether Bally’s would be able to complete planned infrastructure and entertainment district elements connected to the stadium project.
Key Facts
| Item | Details |
| Project | Athletics Las Vegas ballpark |
| Location | Las Vegas Strip, Nevada |
| Expected opening | 2028 MLB season |
| Estimated stadium cost | Approximately $2 billion |
| Main organizations involved | Athletics, Bally’s Corp., Las Vegas Stadium Authority |
| Current status | Stadium construction remains on schedule |
Bally’s Financing Concerns Addressed
The uncertainty centered primarily on Bally’s plans for the surrounding 35-acre development area rather than the stadium construction itself.
Bally’s introduced revised plans dividing the wider development into multiple phases. The initial phase includes construction of the Athletics’ ballpark, a 1,500-space parking garage, and a central utility plant.
Later phases include additional entertainment, retail, dining, casino, and hotel-related developments.
Nick Tomasino, Bally’s senior vice president of development, said the company had faced challenges but was close to securing financing.
Stadium Construction Continues
The Athletics’ organization has continued construction work on the ballpark, with officials maintaining that the project remains within the planned timeline.
Recent construction milestones include progress on major structural components, including steel roof truss installation.
The completed stadium is expected to become the Athletics’ permanent home after the team’s relocation to Las Vegas.
Financial Structure of the Stadium Project
The stadium’s estimated cost is now approximately $2 billion, up from an earlier estimate of $1.75 billion.
The project includes private financing commitments, including a $300 million construction loan from U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs.
The Athletics have also received approved public financing support through Nevada legislation, although portions of that funding had not yet been drawn at the time of the update.
What Happens Next
The immediate focus remains completing the stadium infrastructure required for the 2028 MLB season.
Bally’s will continue working on elements of the surrounding development, including the planned entrance plaza connecting the stadium with the Las Vegas Strip. Officials confirmed that Bally’s intends to proceed with the northwest plaza design originally planned.
However, the future timeline for all additional entertainment district components, including casino and hotel development, remains separate from the stadium opening schedule.
Conclusion
The Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium project remains on schedule for its planned 2028 opening despite earlier uncertainty surrounding Bally’s financing plans for nearby development.
The confirmed update applies primarily to the ballpark and related first-phase infrastructure. The completion timeline for later mixed-use developments remains dependent on future financing and approvals.
FAQ
The Athletics’ Las Vegas stadium is scheduled to open for the 2028 MLB season.
Concerns focused on Bally’s financing for parts of the surrounding entertainment district rather than the stadium construction timeline itself.
The stadium project is estimated at approximately $2 billion.
The stadium timeline has been confirmed, but the schedule for all future Bally’s development phases has not been fully confirmed.
