The Athletics, BIG | Bjarke Ingels Group, and HNTB officially broke ground on the A's Ballpark in Las Vegas, signaling the next chapter for the Major League Baseball team as they make their new home in ‘The Entertainment Capital of the World.’
Set to open ahead of the 2028 MLB season, the ballpark is designed in collaboration with Thornton Tomasetti, Henderson Engineers, CAA ICON, Mortenson, McCarthy Building Companies, and more. The covered venue, which will feature an expansive cable-net glass wall framing iconic views of The Strip, will be BIG’s first realized baseball stadium.
Sitting on nine acres between Tropicana and Reno Avenues, the 33,000-capacity Athletics Ballpark is designed to echo the vibrancy of Las Vegas. The roof, composed of five overlapping shells inspired by baseball pennants, serves as a tribute to the sport’s legacy while defining the ballpark’s silhouette. These arched “pennants” attenuate direct sunlight glare and welcome indirect natural light through northern oriented clerestory windows. The cable-net glass wall creates an open, outdoor feel - inviting the energy of The Strip into the ballpark. During the day, the structure’s metal cladding shimmers under the desert sun; at night, it reflects the dazzling lights of Las Vegas.BIG Team (L to R): Leon Rost, Tracey Coffin, Frankie Sharpe, Jan Klaska, Daniel Sundlin
“Today marks a significant milestone for our project: the official groundbreaking and celebration of the start of construction on our new ballpark. It is a true honor to share this momentous occasion with our family, friends, incredible staff, and the many supporters and partners we’ve come to know in Nevada over the past four years. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has helped make this day a reality. We are excited about the future and look forward to opening our ballpark to this wonderful co mmunity in 2028.” - John Fisher, Owner, Athletics
“This groundbreaking is a great milestone for our almost decade-long collaboration with the A’s. It marks the end of a long journey to find the new home f or the A’s, and on a personal note, the groundbreaking of our f irst baseball stadium. The A’s Armadillo is unlike any other ballpark, and will not only be a great home for the team and the sport, but also a striking new architectural character in the string of pearls along the Las Vegas Strip. ” - Bjarke Ingels, Founder & Creative Director, BIG
An elevated outdoor plaza connects to the bridges over Las Vegas and Tropicana Boulevards and directs fans to the ballpark’s main concourse, where a large glass atrium draws the life of the city inside. This entrance sequence allows for views of the entire park upon entry, optimizing wayfinding and circulation. Secondary north and south entrances are marked by “bouncing” arches to increase visitor accessibility and promote a connection to the outdoors.
Once inside, fans are met with bright, open atria that showcase international and local art. The ballpark’s tiered design, inspired by historic ballparks like Fenway and Wrigley, incorporates a split upper and lower bowl - bringing fans closer to the action and providing clear sight lines from every seat. Fostering a more intimate connection to the field than traditional ballparks, the Athletics Las Vegas ballpark features the closest seats to home plate and the smallest foul territory of any MLB stadium.
With a range of suite and club seat experiences, premium group seating options, and areas designed for families and affordability, the Athletics Ballpark ensures every fan can enjoy the game in their own way. From tiered lounges behind home plate and the outfield terrace perched just feet from the bullpens, each area is tailored to immerse fans in the game. Wide concourses and standing terraces invite spectators to move freely and experience the action from multiple vantage points.
“Today’s groundbreaking is both a significant milestone and a proud moment - for the Athletics, Major League Baseball, and for Las Vegas. For the Athletics, it marks the beginning of the next chapter of the franchise in their new home park. This ballpark h as been thoughtfully designed in partnership with the A’s and our project partners to reflect the energy of The Strip and the vibrant character of Las Vegas. It’s a venue built for more than just baseball - designed to cultivate shared moments, community p ride, and an entirely new kind of fan experience.” - Lanson Nichols, Senior Vice President – Sports Architecture, HNTB
The Athletics Ballpark will function as a multipurpose venue, able to host concerts, conferences, and other events. Future development is expected to surround the ballpark, including an onsite hotel and casino.
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Press release courtesy of BIG
Photography by Athletics, renderings by Negativ
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