MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Confirms A's Relocation to Las Vegas On Track

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred addressed various topics at the league headquarters on Wednesday, including the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to Las Vegas.

After playing their final game at the Coliseum in the East Bay this past September, the A's are set to play the next three seasons in Sacramento while their new ballpark is constructed on the site of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Although construction has yet to begin, the stadium is projected to be ready for Opening Day in 2028. However, concerns remain about securing the $1.5 billion needed to start the project.

Despite these uncertainties, Manfred reaffirmed that the A's planned relocation to Las Vegas is proceeding as scheduled. "I understand there seems to be some sense of doubt that persists out there, but [owner] John Fisher is completely committed to the process," Manfred stated, as reported by The Athletic. "The building’s been demolished. The site’s available. They are on track for a 2028 opening. They’ve gone through the process of demonstrating that whether or not he takes local [investment] partners, he has the capacity to build the stadium. We’re full speed ahead."

In October, A's executive Sandy Dean announced that Fisher plans to invest $1 billion of his own money into the stadium's construction, with work expected to begin next spring. The A's are set to present proof of their financing at an authority meeting on December 5, aiming to demonstrate they have the necessary funds to move forward.

​As the A's transition to Las Vegas, all eyes will be on the upcoming developments and the progress of their new ballpark, which promises to usher in a new era for the team.