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When the Athletics announced that they were leaving Oakland and would relocate to Las Vegas, some fans thought that seemed like a dream. As of Wednesday afternoon, that dream is starting to turn into a reality.
A new video has surfaced on X by the account @LasVegasLocally showcasing the latest update of the stadium and showing what the future holds for baseball in Las Vegas.
Oakland fans said the Las Vegas A's stadium would never get built. We're starting to think they were wrong.pic.twitter.com/cb9PsKL6wa
The video shows the main concourse that connects the stadium is complete, while nearby seating sections are starting to have the foundation drilled into the ground.
Over the past decade, A’s owner John Fisher was trying to figure out what the future might look like for his franchise.
In Oakland, the A’s played at the Oakland Coliseum, their home since 1968. The stadium was starting to show its age and was showing signs that it was no longer in condition to host professional sports.
The A’s wanted a new ballpark, and the city wanted them to stay. The issue was who was going to foot the bill.
The sides bartered with each other for years, until finally, theA’s announced on Nov. 16, 2023,that they would relocate to Las Vegas.
When news of the relocation was announced, Fisher was promised by Nevada officials that he would receive $380 million in funding.
Source: California Post – Breaking California News, Photos & Videos
