A's Owner Says Las Vegas Ballpark 'Running on Time and on Budget'

Athletics owner John Fisher discusses progress on $2 billion stadium, including first steel installation and naming rights negotiations.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Athletics owner John Fisher said the team's $2 billion Las Vegas ballpark is still on schedule and on budget, with the first steel expected to be installed this week on the stadium's decks. Fisher also discussed ongoing naming rights negotiations and the team's plans to return to Las Vegas Ballpark next season for spring training and regular-season games.

Why it matters

The new Las Vegas ballpark is a critical part of the Athletics' relocation plans, and Fisher's comments indicate the project remains on track despite the challenges often associated with major stadium construction. The team's long-term future in Las Vegas hinges on the successful completion of the new stadium.

The details

Fisher said the organization got the majority of the final pricing done in January and most of the work tied to the stadium has been put out to bid to contractors. The first steel, called the 'raker beams,' will be installed this week, which is where the seating bowl will fit into the different levels of the stadium. In early June, the team will start erecting steel that will form the roof of the stadium. Work continues on the stadium naming rights, with the A's speaking to a number of domestic and international parties.

  • The first steel is expected to be installed this week on the stadium's decks.
  • In early June, the team will start erecting steel that will form the roof of the stadium.
  • The A's will return to Las Vegas Ballpark for a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers from June 8 to 10 and a three-game set against the Colorado Rockies from June 12 to 14.

The players

John Fisher

The owner of the Oakland Athletics baseball team.

Rob Manfred

The Commissioner of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“We're absolutely running on time and on budget. I hope it stays that way because these things are sometimes unpredictable.”

— John Fisher, Athletics Owner (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

“(Commissioner) Rob Manfred and the team at MLB have been incredibly supportive of everything that we wanted to do to make sure that people know that we're coming and to really celebrate the A's coming to Vegas.”

— John Fisher, Athletics Owner (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Athletics' new $2 billion Las Vegas ballpark remains on schedule and on budget, a positive sign for the team's long-term future in the city as they work to finalize naming rights and prepare for the first games at the new stadium in June.