Bally’s Moves Forward with Las Vegas Expansion Plans

Work around the future home of the Oakland Athletics is beginning to take clearer shape as Bally’s Corporation marks notable progress in its plans for a large entertainment district that will surround the team’s new stadium on the Las Vegas Strip. Local officials have taken the first formal step toward approving Bally’s land-use plans for the project, recommending that permits for the initial phase move forward.

The Project Aims to Attract Customers Year-Round

Bally’s proposed project now heads to the Clark County Commission for final consideration, marking another milestone in the development tied to the $2 billion ballpark. Bally’s plans to develop a multi-phase facility that will cover several million square feet when completed at a cost of roughly $1.19 billion. The project’s opening chapter focuses on foundational and structural elements that will support the ballpark and the upcoming resort.

According to recent filings, the development will feature a hotel tower, casino, retail promenades, entertainment venues, dining areas, and a theater. Developers also intend to build a three-level plaza featuring a diverse range of amenities, creating a pedestrian hub near the stadium entrance. The goal is to attract visitors year-round, rather than operating solely during game days.

The large resort tower will accommodate roughly 1,800 guest rooms, with seamless connections to the rest of the casino resort and ballpark. Bally’s has announced that the complex will be elevated above street level, featuring a central hub accessible via escalators, elevators, and existing pedestrian bridges connecting to the Excalibur and MGM Grand. 

Work Is Proceeding According to Plan

The construction process for the stadium building has already started. Crews broke ground on the nine-acre ballpark site last summer, and the project has already absorbed more than $300 million. Steel is now rising above the structure as the seating bowl begins to take shape, with workers assembling the framework that will support upper-deck seating and luxury suites.

The stadium will accommodate roughly 33,000 fans, and share its infrastructure with the surrounding resort district. Construction of the ballpark is scheduled to conclude in 2028, matching the launch of Phase 1 of the casino resort. This milestone will include utilities, parking structures, and retail and dining spaces surrounding the stadium. Later phases will add the hotel towers and expand the available amenities.

For Bally’s, the project represents one of the most ambitious developments in its history. The upcoming venue also marks another milestone in Las Vegas’ transformation into a premier sports hub where professional sports teams, entertainment venues, and casino resorts increasingly share the same stage. High-profile events such as the F1 Grand Prix have demonstrated that this evolution could bring shared benefits for all parties involved.