Full Breakdown
Las Vegas Athletics Stadium Nears Completion with Second Steel Truss Arch
8/22/2026, 2:35:36 AM
Construction Milestone
Crews have installed the second of two massive steel roof trusses for the Athletics’ new domed ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. The addition brings the structure closer to the intended silhouette reminiscent of the Sydney Opera House. Project director Tyler Van Eeckhaut described the week of installation as “very exciting,” noting that the center truss sets the stage for several months of intensive work ahead.
Background & Context
The $2 billion, 33,000-seat stadium broke ground in January 2024 and is part of a broader $1.19 billion mixed-use development that will include retail, dining, a hotel-casino, and a 2,500-seat theater. Bally’s Corp. is responsible for the northwest plaza podium and other amenities, while the Athletics will handle a 1,500-space parking garage and utility plant on the southeast corner.
Data & Statistics
- Total projected cost: $2 billion.
- Construction spending to date: $600 million (as reported by the Athletics).
- Mixed-use project cost: north of $200 million for the plaza podium; overall mixed-use budget $1.19 billion.
- Seating capacity: 33,000 total, including roughly 4,000 club seats.
- Ticket sales: about 50 percent of club seats sold in five months; roughly 75 percent of purchasers are Clark County residents.
- Ownership stakes: an undisclosed minority stake purchased by an investment group that includes Mark Cuban and Rashaun Williams; former pitcher Chan Ho Park’s group committed $70 million ($55 million upfront, $15 million conditional on MLB approval).
Official Statements & Responses
Nick Tomasino, Bally’s senior vice president for development and construction, affirmed the company’s readiness to move forward with the plaza podium and highlighted a partnership with GLPI to secure financing for Phase 1.
Tyler Van Eckhault, project manager for Mortenson-McCarthy, outlined upcoming milestones, including the installation of four additional roof trusses, assembly of the roof megapanel, and continued work on bowl and perimeter steel through the November stadium-authority meeting.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This week was a very exciting week,” — Tyler Van Eeckhaut, project director for contractors Mortenson-McCarthy
- “With the growth of the organization, there have been some challenges to get out of the gate,” — Nick Tomasino, Bally’s senior vice president for development and construction
- “We have six seats left in the Athletic Club, if you’d like,” — Marc Badain, Athletics president
- “We’re about 50 percent sold through of our club seats in about five months. So the response has been great.” — Marc Badain, Athletics president
- “There are people in this community that I didn’t realize are huge baseball fans,” — Marc Badain, Athletics president
Timeline
- January 2024 – Groundbreaking for the stadium and mixed-use complex.
- August 2026 – Installation of the second steel roof truss.
- 2028 season – Planned opening of the Athletics’ new home field.
What’s Next
The stadium authority expects crews to install the remaining roof trusses, complete the roof megapanel, and finish interior work on all five levels before the end of the year. Ticketing for non-club seats is slated to begin later in the year, with the first season-ticket sales outside the club area anticipated by year-end.
