Commissioner of Major League Baseball set to grace A's stadium groundbreaking event in Las Vegas
The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for the Athletics Las Vegas ballpark took place on Monday, marking a significant step towards the potential relocation of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team from Oakland to Las Vegas.
The ceremony, held at the former Tropicana hotel site, was covered by the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Among the dignitaries in attendance was Rob Manfred, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, who confirmed his plans to attend the event.
The Athletics Las Vegas ballpark is a project that has been under consideration for several years due to failed attempts to build a new ballpark in the Oakland area. However, in November 2023, MLB owners, including Manfred, gave the green light for the team's potential relocation to Las Vegas. This approval paved the way for the stadium construction.
The new ballpark is designed to seat 33,000 fans and is projected to be completed by January 2028, aiming to open for the 2028 MLB season. Construction milestones include foundation and utility work throughout 2025, with concrete work starting shortly after the groundbreaking and steel work planned for 2026.
Rob Manfred has shown steadfast support for the project and expressed confidence that the ballpark will be completed in time for the 2028 MLB season. The Commissioner confirmed his attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony in an email sent on Thursday.
The Athletics Las Vegas ballpark is a project associated with Major League Baseball and is one of the potential relocation destinations for the team. The ballpark's construction is a significant development for both Las Vegas and the MLB, as it marks the first time a major league baseball team has moved to the city.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Athletics Las Vegas ballpark took place at 8 a.m. on Monday, marking a historic moment for both the city and the MLB. As construction progresses, fans and baseball enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting the team's potential relocation to Las Vegas.
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The Athletics Las Vegas ballpark is a significant development for both Major League Baseball and Las Vegas, as it marks the first time a major league baseball team will be relocating to the city. With Rob Manfred, the Commissioner of Major League Baseball, confirming his plans to attend the groundbreaking ceremony, the construction of the ballpark is set to bring sports excitement to Las Vegas.
