Even if Oakland officials approve the waterfront ballpark proposal in July, Kaval said the A’s would still be five to six years away from having a new stadium in the Bay Area.
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A’s president Dave Kaval toured potential stadium sites near the Las Vegas Strip, Cashman Field near downtown and areas in Summerlin and Henderson.
Source says there is little desire from Clark County to offer much, if any, public funding to build a possible MLB stadium.
Before his week of meetings with Southern Nevada officials Tuesday, team president Dave Kaval on Monday night praised the Knights and their playoff crowd, upsetting A’s fans.
As Oakland Athletics executives are set to visit Las Vegas this week they’re already looking at touring another potential relocation site.
With a 65,000-seat stadium for the Raiders and a 18,000-seat arena for the Golden Knights, 30,000 to 40,000 seats for an MLB stadium would fit nicely in Las Vegas.
Henderson, which has been bullish about attracting an MLB franchise, is not yet part of the Oakland A’s planned multi-day visit next week to Southern Nevada.
Following Major League Baseball announcing Tuesday it gave the Oakland Athletics permission to seek relocation, Las Vegas’ Mayor Carolyn Goodman said the two sides have been in talks.
If Oakland’s attempt to build a new stadium for the Athletics is not successful, the team will be looking to Las Vegas as a potential landing spot, a report says.
A Las Vegas company is looking to provide a way for fans at sporting events to upgrade their seats while in attendance and will launch its service at the Aviators home opener.