Bally’s Shares Plans For Retail, Casino Outside Future Las Vegas A’s Stadium
After more than a year of waiting, Bally's Corp. has unveiled detailed plans for a sizable portion of land surrounding the future Las Vegas home of the Athletics.
A large-scale entertainment complex is planned on the 35-acre site at the Strip and East Tropicana Avenue, which will accompany the $2billion ballpark projected to open in 2028.
A 500,000-square-foot retail, dining and entertainment complex will also feature a live theater accommodating 2,500 guests.
In 2026, construction will begin on a 3,000-room hotel-casino featuring two towers.
Some venues will open before the stadium to provide visitors and locals with an early reason to visit the site.
Transforming A Historic Site
The project replaces Tropicana Las Vegas, a Rat Pack–era icon that closed and was demolished in 2024.
Gaming and Leisure Properties owns the property and leases it to Bally’s for $10.5million annually.
The A’s ballpark will occupy nine acres, while Bally’s will oversee development on the remaining 26 acres.
Bally’s aims to replicate the success of entertainment districts tied to other Major League Baseball parks, such as The Battery in Atlanta and the Gaslamp District in San Diego.
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To bring the vision to life, commercial real estate firm JLL is curating a mix of restaurants, flagship retail and immersive attractions.
Marnell Architecture is designing the complex, ensuring the entertainment district blends seamlessly with the enclosed ballpark.
The stadium itself will feature five overlapping shell-like roof structures and a glass outfield wall offering views of the Las Vegas Strip.
Strategic Growth And Future Outlook
The Las Vegas project comes at a time when Bally’s is expanding nationally.
The company is building a $1.7bn casino resort in Chicago, competing for one of three New York City casino licenses and seeking approval for a $4bn resort at its Ferry Point Park golf course in the Bronx.
While the workload is significant, Bally’s strategy is to phase construction based on demand rather than build speculatively.
The company also plans for the new Las Vegas resort to tap into non-gaming revenue streams, reflecting broader trends in the city where dining, retail and live entertainment have become dominant revenue drivers.
Financing for the Athletics’ stadium is also progressing.
The project is backed by $350m in public funding approved by the Nevada Legislature in 2023, with additional loans from major banks and the team’s ownership covering the remainder.
Clark County commissioners are scheduled to review the A’s development agreement on October 8 - a vote that could release public funds and allow construction to begin.
With both the ballpark and Bally’s entertainment complex advancing, the Strip is poised for another wave of transformation—one that blends sports, luxury and leisure into a new centerpiece destination.
