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sports2 days ago•3 min saved

Rays reveal sky-view, indoor-outdoor ballpark planned for Tampa in 2029

The Rays released renderings of their $2.3 billion Tampa ballpark set to open in 2029, highlighting a transparent fixed roof that creates an indoor-outdoor feel with views of planes and lightning. The design uses ETFE and climate-control tech to keep guests cool, features an intimate seating layout with near-home-plate sightlines, two of the largest video boards, a larger ray tank aquarium, and a plaza entrance with a bar. The ballpark will seat roughly 30,000 fixed seats (low- to mid-30s total capacity) on artificial turf with a dirt infield, and will be part of a larger mixed-use development. The Rays will fund most of the cost but are negotiating public funding with Tampa and Hillsborough County; construction could begin soon for a 2029 opening. Populous is the architect behind the renderings.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#ballpark #populous #rays

local3 months ago•1 min saved

KC Mayoral Plan Eyes Downtown Royals Ballpark at Washington Square Park

Mayor Quinton Lucas will push a plan to negotiate a 30-year lease for a $1.9 billion Royals ballpark opening in 2030 at Washington Square Park, with about $600 million in city funding via bonds, appropriations and TIF and potential state/county support. The measure requires no public vote and would head to the Board of Parks and Recreation for approval. Royals ownership has not publicly endorsed it. The site between Main and Grand (north of Pershing Road), near Union Station and Crown Center, would not require major demolitions and offers about 19,000 parking spots within a 10-minute walk; Aspiria Campus in Overland Park has been ruled out as a site option.

via Royals Review|

#ballpark #kansas-city #local

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Latest Las Vegas A's Ballpark Renderings Unveiled"

The Oakland Athletics have unveiled new renderings for a proposed 33,000-seat ballpark at the Tropicana site in Las Vegas, showcasing a tiered design to bring fans closer to the action and a roof that opens to the north to limit exposure to the sun. The team hopes to add to the liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip and create a welcoming environment for Southern Nevada. While they have secured approval to relocate and funding from the Nevada legislature, construction hurdles remain, and they are still figuring out where to play during the 2025-2027 MLB seasons.

via NBC Sports Bay Area|

#ballpark #las-vegas #mlb

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

"Mayor Considers Public Funding for White Sox's $1B South Loop Ballpark Plan"

Mayor Brandon Johnson hinted at the possibility of using tax revenue to subsidize a new stadium for the White Sox in the South Loop, as the team considers leaving their longtime home at Guaranteed Rate Field in Bridgeport for a new ballpark at The 78. While some express concerns about the plan, including Ald. Nicole Lee, the mayor emphasized the need for a real commitment to public use and public benefit in any potential public funding for the project. The move would complicate the White Sox's relationship to Bridgeport, with some local leaders hoping the team reconsiders, while fans and business owners express mixed feelings about the potential departure.

via Block Club Chicago|

#ballpark #chicago #mayor-brandon-johnson

sports-business2 years ago•3 min saved

"Mayor Johnson Considers Public Funding for $1B White Sox Ballpark in South Loop"

White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and team executives are seeking roughly $1 billion in public money to build a new ballpark in Chicago's South Loop, with Mayor Brandon Johnson not ruling out the possibility of public funding but emphasizing the need for a real commitment to public use and benefit. The proposed project on "The 78" could bring significant economic investment and job creation, but skepticism and concern about public subsidies have been expressed by state legislators, former Governor Pat Quinn, and local residents and business owners in the current Bridgeport neighborhood.

via WGN TV Chicago|

#ballpark #chicago #public-funding

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Kansas City Royals Select Crossroads Site for New Downtown Stadium

The Kansas City Royals have chosen the Crossroads District as the location for their proposed $2 billion ballpark district, releasing new renderings for the project. The district would include a new downtown baseball park, team offices, a conference center, corporate offices, a hotel, and residential and entertainment venues. The team hopes to open the new ballpark in April 2028 and plans to use revenue from a 3/8th-cent sales tax, which Jackson County residents will vote on in April, to help fund the project. The Chiefs also plan to renovate Arrowhead Stadium, and both teams are campaigning for the sales tax ballot question. County Executive Frank White has called for more clarity and transparency before the April election.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|

#ballpark #crossroads-district #kansas-city-royals

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Kansas City Royals to Build New Downtown Stadium in Crossroads District"

The Kansas City Royals have announced plans to build a new stadium and ballpark district in the Crossroads District in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, after considering other locations. The team's decision comes after years of speculation and discussions about the future of their home stadium, with the current lease set to end in 2031. The estimated cost of the project has increased significantly, and the team's final decision on the new location was pushed back, with the deadline to get a public fund question on the April 2024 ballot approaching.

via KCTV 5|

#ballpark #crossroads-district #downtown-kansas-city

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"White Sox Considering New Downtown Stadium in South Loop"

The Chicago White Sox are reportedly in "serious" talks about the possibility of building a new ballpark closer to downtown Chicago in an undeveloped area known as "The 78," about 2.5 miles north of their current Guaranteed Rate Field location. The potential site at Roosevelt Road and Clark Street would offer a more commercially desirable location, but nothing is imminent as the team's lease with Guaranteed Rate Field runs through the 2029 season.

via CBS Sports|

#ballpark #chicago #downtown

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

Kansas City Royals Narrow Stadium Search to Two Locations

The Kansas City Royals have narrowed their search for a new ballpark site to two locations: East Village and North Kansas City. The team's lease agreement at Kauffman Stadium expires in January 2031, and owner John Sherman has indicated that he plans to relocate the team before that lease expires. While the Royals have done the most work in the East Village, they have the responsibility to fully evaluate both locations. A potential move to North Kansas City might be difficult to navigate before the current lease with Jackson County expires.

via KSHB 41 Kansas City News|

#ballpark #east-village #kansas-city-royals

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

"Key Moments from Las Vegas Ballpark Hearing on Athletics Bill"

The Oakland A's presented their pitch for up to $380 million in public funding for a $1.5 billion Las Vegas ballpark to a joint committee of Senate and Assembly members on Memorial Day. The six-plus-hour hearing featured pointed questions from lawmakers and public opinion from Nevada citizens who support, oppose and are neutral on the issue. Notable moments included an updated timeline for completion, a lawmaker's blunt take, questions about Clark County's level of commitment, and the A's CEO stating that staying in Oakland is not their backup plan. The bill will eventually pass the joint committee to the Senate and Assembly for a vote, but the timing is uncertain.

via NBC Sports|

#ballpark #las-vegas #oakland-as

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

"Oakland A's unveil proposed Las Vegas Strip ballpark renderings"

The Oakland Athletics have released the first renderings of their proposed new Las Vegas ballpark, which would seat 30,000 fans and have a partially retractable roof. The team has a tentative agreement for a public financing package that would help fund the ballpark, but it must be approved by the Nevada legislature and two-thirds of MLB owners before the franchise's relocation becomes official.

via NBC Sports|

#athletics #ballpark #las-vegas

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

"Oakland A's unveil renderings for potential Las Vegas ballpark on the Strip"

The Oakland Athletics have released renderings of their proposed new ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, which will sit on nine acres at the Tropicana site and feature a partially retractable roof, a fan capacity of 30,000, and a variety of seating options. The playing surface's orientation will allow for the outfield to open to the corner of Tropicana and Las Vegas Boulevard. The team said the "state-of-the-art" venue will be utilized to host events, concerts, and community gatherings.

via Fox 5 Las Vegas|

#ballpark #las-vegas-strip #oakland-athletics

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

A's potential move to Las Vegas could be decided in June, says MLB commissioner.

Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic about the Athletics' plans to build a new ballpark in Las Vegas and move the franchise from Oakland, but a relocation vote can only happen once a deal is in place. The A's and Nevada state officials have reached a tentative agreement on a plan to provide $380MM of public money towards the construction of a new ballpark worth roughly $1.5 billion on the site of the Tropicana hotel in Vegas. However, the state of Nevada's contribution to the ballpark is one of many items that hasn't been approved as part of the state budget, and the legislative session ends on June 5.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#athletics #ballpark #las-vegas

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

A's and Bally's Corp. agree on Las Vegas Strip ballpark site.

The Oakland Athletics have reached a "binding agreement" with Bally's Corporation and Gaming & Leisure Properties for a 30,000-seat ballpark to be built in Las Vegas, pending the project receiving $395 million in public funding. This is the second such agreement the A's have entered into in the last month, with the previous one being for a 49-acre site near the Vegas strip. It is unclear if negotiations with the City of Oakland for a ballpark at the Howard Terminal location will resume.

via Athletics Nation|

#ballpark #ballys-corporation #las-vegas

sports3 years ago

A's eye new site for Las Vegas ballpark with lower public funding request.

The Oakland A's are considering the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas as a potential site for their new ballpark. The team has been exploring relocation options due to difficulties in securing a new stadium in Oakland. The Tropicana site is one of several being considered by the A's, who have also looked at sites in Portland, Nashville, and Montreal.

via News3LV|

#ballpark #las-vegas #oakland-as