The A's new Las Vegas ballpark is a domed, climate-controlled stadium for about 33,000 fans on nine acres of the former Tropicana site on the Strip. Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB designed it, the reported cost is about $2.1 billion, and as of November 2026 it remains on schedule to open for the 2028 season.
This guide covers the building itself: what it looks like, how big it is, what it costs, and what it will feel like inside. If you mainly want dates, our A's stadium opening timeline tracks every milestone, and our ballpark location and parking guide covers how to get there.
- Site: about nine acres of the 35-acre former Tropicana site at Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, on the south end of the Strip.
- Capacity: about 33,000, including roughly 30,000 fixed seats.
- Roof: fully enclosed and climate-controlled.
- Design team: Bjarke Ingels Group (design lead) and HNTB (architect of record), with Mortenson-McCarthy as builder.
- Cost: about $2.1 billion, per the team as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal in September 2026.
- Public money: capped at $380 million under Nevada's SB1.
- Opening: Opening Day 2028, with construction scheduled to finish February 29, 2028.
The Design: A Domed Ballpark Built for the Desert
Las Vegas summers rule out an open-air park, so the building is fully enclosed and air-conditioned. When the team unveiled renderings in March 2024, the architects described a roof of five overlapping, shell-like layers inspired by the pennants fans wave at ballgames, and Bjarke Ingels compared the form to a "spherical armadillo." The Associated Press has noted that the finished roofline is expected to resemble Australia's Sydney Opera House.
The Strip-Facing Glass Window
The signature feature is a huge cable-net glass window in the outfield that faces the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue. The 2024 renderings billed it as the largest of its kind in the world; the team's ballpark site now describes it more cautiously as one of the largest cable-glass windows in North America. Either way, the idea is to frame the Strip while blocking the harshest direct sun.
How Big Is the A's Las Vegas Stadium?
At about 33,000, it will be one of the smallest capacities in Major League Baseball. The team's ballpark site says 80% of seats are inside the foul poles, which keeps most fans close to the infield. A smaller bowl also tends to mean louder crowds and scarcer tickets, which is why early season-ticket position matters. Our Las Vegas A's season tickets guide explains how to get in line.
Premium Clubs and Seating
Restaurateur Will Guidara and concessionaire Aramark are building the hospitality program. As of October 2026, the team lists these premium options on its official ballpark site:
- Athletic Club: a steakhouse-style supper club for seats in the first six rows behind home plate. The team announced on October 5, 2026 that it had sold out, with 76% of buyers from Southern Nevada. The Review-Journal put it at roughly 300 seats.
- Diamond Club: an all-inclusive club behind home plate on the field level, with limited space remaining.
- Dugout Clubs: seats directly behind the first- and third-base dugouts.
- Legends Lounge: a social club on the mezzanine level behind home plate.
- Executive Suites: private suites for up to 16 guests, with four on-site parking passes.
Built for More Than Baseball
This guide covers the building itself: what it looks like, how big it is, what it costs, and what it will feel like inside.
The Review-Journal reported on October 8, 2026 that the ballpark is being designed to host concerts and other events year-round, not just 81 home games. That fits the market: Las Vegas already fills Allegiant Stadium and T-Mobile Arena with non-sports events, and an enclosed, air-conditioned venue can book through the summer.
How Will Tickets and Concessions Work?
Expect to use your phone, and do not expect a traditional concession stand. Vik Bodalia, the A's senior vice president of technology, spoke about the plans at an annual Tech Summit in October 2026, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. He called technology "the cornerstone pillar" of the building and said the team has "gone to paperless tickets," with the goal of removing pain points from the moment fans enter with a paperless ticket to when they buy food and drinks.
The bigger change is food. "We are designing not to have any traditional concession stands," Bodalia said. "Everything is going to be some sort of a grab-and-go market style, even for hot and cold items." He described these as "frictionless markets." The team has not said which checkout or payment technology the markets will use, so treat specifics you see elsewhere with caution until the club announces them.
What Does the Stadium Cost, and Who Pays?
The price has risen from $1.5 billion in the 2023 plans to about $2.1 billion as of September 2026. Public funding is capped at $380 million under SB1, signed by Gov. Joe Lombardo in June 2023. According to the Review-Journal, the A's had paid for all of the nearly $700 million in work completed through September 2026 and plan to draw on the Clark County share around mid-2027. The private side includes $300 million in loans from Goldman Sachs and U.S. Bank, minority stake sales, and personal seat licenses on 5,533 premium seats, with owner John Fisher covering the rest. For the long version, see who pays and who profits from the A's Vegas deal.
When Does It Open?
The team's stated target is Opening Day 2028. As of November 2, 2026, the project is reported on schedule: crews completed the third and tallest steel roof truss arch on October 7, the last two of the five arches are scheduled to go up by the end of 2026, and team officials expect the building to be fully enclosed in August 2027. The Review-Journal reports a February 29, 2028 construction completion date. Our November 2026 construction update covers what is built so far. Until the Strip ballpark opens, see when the A's play in Las Vegas for the games the team is playing in Summerlin.
The Bottom Line
The A's new home is a compact, domed, roughly 33,000-capacity ballpark on the Strip, with a pennant-inspired roof, a giant glass window facing Las Vegas Boulevard, and a premium program that is already selling out. It costs about $2.1 billion, most of it private money, and it is on track for 2028. Treat that date as the plan, not a promise, until the gates open.
Sources
- MLB.com, A's unveil renderings for ballpark in Las Vegas (March 5, 2024; architects, roof, window, capacity)
- Athletics Ballpark Experience, home, premium and FAQ pages (checked October 15, 2026; 80% of seats inside the foul poles, premium clubs, Opening Day 2028)
- MLB.com, A's Athletic Club sells out 17 months ahead of 2028 ballpark opening (October 5, 2026)
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, When will the A's tap into public funding for now $2.1B Las Vegas stadium construction? (September 29, 2026; cost, funding, completion date)
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, A's Las Vegas ballpark hits new heights with completion of 3rd roof truss arch (October 7, 2026)
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, A's Las Vegas ballpark designed for concerts, events beyond baseball (October 8, 2026)
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, How technology will shape fan experiences at the A's Las Vegas ballpark (October 2026; Vik Bodalia on paperless tickets and grab-and-go markets)
- Las Vegas Review-Journal, Keep on trussin': Last 2 A's ballpark roof arches to be in place by year's end (October 23, 2026)
- Associated Press via the Standard-Examiner, A's stadium takes shape as steel truss arches rise on Las Vegas Strip (August 2026)
- The Nevada Independent, Lombardo signs A's baseball stadium funding bill (June 15, 2023)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats will the A's Las Vegas stadium have?
About 33,000, including roughly 30,000 fixed seats, which will make it one of the smallest capacities in Major League Baseball. The team says 80% of seats are inside the foul poles.
How much does the A's Las Vegas stadium cost?
About $2.1 billion as of September 2026, according to the team as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. That is up from $1.5 billion in the 2023 plans. Public funding is capped at $380 million, so most of the cost is private.
Does the A's Las Vegas stadium have a roof?
Yes. It is a fully enclosed, climate-controlled ballpark with a roof of overlapping, pennant-inspired layers, because Las Vegas summer heat makes an open-air park impractical.
Who designed the A's Las Vegas ballpark?
Bjarke Ingels Group is the design lead and HNTB is the architect of record. Mortenson-McCarthy is building it.
What premium seating will the ballpark have?
As of October 2026 the team lists the Athletic Club, Diamond Club, Dugout Clubs, Legends Lounge, and Executive Suites. The Athletic Club sold out on October 5, 2026, and the Diamond Club had limited space left.
Will the A's Las Vegas ballpark host concerts?
Yes, that is the plan. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported in October 2026 that the stadium is being designed for concerts and other events year-round, in addition to baseball.
