A’s file for building permits worth over $520M worth of work
Summary
The Athletics applied for two building permits late September totalling $523 million for work on their under‑construction Las Vegas ballpark. On Sept. 25 the team filed for a Clark County permit for core and shell work valued at $500 million; on Sept. 26 they filed for a $23 million permit for precast steel. Both permits are awaiting county approval.
So far the A’s have applied for permits totalling $901.8 million in work, with $132.9 million already issued. The 33,000‑seat stadium is being built on 9 acres of the former Tropicana site, with Bally’s planning a mixed‑use hotel, casino and retail/entertainment complex on the remaining 26 acres. Construction is being handled by the Mortenson‑McCarthy joint venture and the project is being approved and built in phases to stay on track for a 2028 opening.
Key Points
- The A’s filed two permits on 25–26 Sept. 2025 valued at $500M (core/shell) and $23M (precast steel), totalling $523M.
- Total permit applications to date equal $901.8M in work; $132.9M in permits have been issued so far.
- The 33,000‑seat ballpark sits on 9 of 35 acres from the former Tropicana site; Bally’s plans development on the rest.
- Next expected permit covers primary steel and seating above the main concourse, valued at $70.5M and anticipated in November.
- Up to $380M in public funds via Senate Bill 1 remain locked until the county approves the development agreement and the A’s meet financial guarantees.
Context and relevance
This is a major milestone for a high‑profile $2 billion stadium project that ties into wider Las Vegas Strip development. The permit filings show active progression on site work and structural elements while county approvals and a development agreement remain critical to unlocking public funds and hitting the team’s 2028 target. For local government, construction and hospitality sectors this project affects planning, jobs and future commercial activity around the Strip.
Why should I read this?
Short and blunt: if you care whether the A’s stadium is actually happening (and whether public money will be used), this nails the timeline and dollar signs. It tells you what’s been applied for, what’s been issued, and the next big permit to watch — so you don’t have to trawl county records yourself.
Author (style)
Punchy: big numbers, real momentum. This isn’t just another construction update — it’s progress that matters for the stadium’s schedule and for millions in potential public financing. Worth a read if you follow local development, sports business or Strip redevelopment.