Oakland Athletics vice chairman Sandy Dean says the club has reached a key milestone in its planned move to Las Vegas, announcing that foundation work on the team’s new ballpark site has been completed.
Dean described the development as “tangible progress” for the organization’s long-term stadium plans. The foundation work marks one of the earliest major construction steps for the new facility, which is intended to become the franchise’s future home in Las Vegas.
Completion of this phase means the structural base needed to support the ballpark has been installed, allowing construction to advance to above-ground elements such as the stadium’s frame and other core infrastructure. While specific engineering details, timelines, and construction schedules were not disclosed in the statement, the team’s announcement indicates that the project has moved beyond initial groundwork and site preparation.
The new ballpark project is a central piece of the Athletics’ broader effort to relocate from their current home in Oakland to Las Vegas. Stadium construction is typically broken into several major phases, beginning with site clearing and preparation, followed by foundation work, structural build-out, and eventual installation of seating, amenities, and playing-surface systems. The completion of the foundation phase is generally viewed as a critical checkpoint, confirming that underground and substructure work has progressed sufficiently for larger-scale construction to proceed.
Dean’s remarks reflect the organization’s intent to demonstrate steady movement toward establishing a new, permanent home. While no additional details were provided regarding projected opening dates, seating capacity, design features, or remaining construction benchmarks, the team’s focus at this stage is on advancing the build in sequence and maintaining momentum at the Las Vegas site.
The foundation milestone also carries symbolic importance for the franchise and its fan base, signaling that the project has moved from planning and approvals into visible, on-site development. For local officials, partners involved in the project, and Major League Baseball observers, the news serves as confirmation that the Athletics’ Las Vegas ballpark plan continues to progress through a significant early phase of construction.
