Athletics Ballpark Reaches Halfway Completion in Las Vegas
Construction of the Athletics' $2.1 billion Las Vegas stadium is progressing, with its dome beginning to connect.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Baseball
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Construction of the Athletics' Las Vegas ballpark has reached the halfway point, with the stadium's dome starting to connect and early work underway on parking garages facing Mandalay Bay. The stadium is estimated to cost $2.1 billion.
Why it matters
The project marks a major milestone for the Athletics' planned move to Las Vegas, which is expected to bring a new professional baseball venue to the city's south Strip area. Progress on the structure signals the timeline for the stadium's opening.
The stadium is estimated to cost $2.1 billion and will include 81 suites with an expected capacity of 33,000 spectators. Final costs and the timing of completion remain subject to construction progress.
The players
Athletics
The Athletics are a Major League Baseball franchise whose planned Las Vegas stadium is the subject of this construction milestone.
Bjarke Ingels Group
Bjarke Ingels Group is an international architecture firm founded by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels that designed the stadium.
The details
The stadium's dome is starting to connect, and early construction has begun on parking garages that face Mandalay Bay. The main concourse was being finished and the second deck was in early construction as of May 2025, and the structure is designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group at the south end of the Las Vegas Strip near Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue.
Timeline
June 23, 2025: Las Vegas held a groundbreaking ceremony for the stadium.
May 2025: Second deck early construction and main concourse finishing were under way.
End of February 2028: The stadium is expected to be completed.
Roadmap
The Athletics' ballpark continues Las Vegas's recent pattern of major sports venue construction, following the earlier development of Allegiant Stadium for the Raiders. The project places a Major League Baseball team alongside the city's growing list of professional sports facilities.
Fans following the Athletics will have a clearer timeline for when home games in Las Vegas can begin, with the stadium targeted for completion by February 2028. The project's progress also signals the seating and suite options that will be available to spectators.
The takeaway
Track the stadium's completion timeline as the Athletics prepare for their Las Vegas debut. Construction milestones like the dome connection and garage work are useful indicators of how close the venue is to opening.
What happens next
The stadium is expected to be finished by the end of February 2028, when the venue is scheduled to open.
Further reading
Explore more Baseball coverage for context on the Athletics' move to Las Vegas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New York Post.
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