Oakland Athletics Unveil Plans for $1.5 Billion 'Spherical Armadillo' Stadium in Las Vegas
The proposed stadium, drawing comparisons to the Sydney Opera House, aims for a 2028 opening with innovative features and views of the Strip.
- The Oakland Athletics have unveiled renderings of their proposed $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas, drawing comparisons to the Sydney Opera House.
- The stadium, dubbed a 'spherical armadillo,' is planned to have a 33,000-seat capacity and feature the world's largest cable-net glass window.
- The A's relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas was approved by MLB owners, with the team aiming to move into the new stadium by 2028.
- A Nevada teachers' union is challenging the state's $380 million funding for the stadium, and A's owner John Fisher is seeking additional investors.
- The design includes innovative features like a massive outfield window offering views of the Las Vegas Strip and an 18,000-square-foot Jumbotron.