NEW images for a futuristic 33,000-seat stadium have been revealed – and it resembles another iconic building.
The new stadium for The Oakland Athletics is set to be completed in 2028, after the Tropicana Casino was demolished to make way for the ballpark.
The stunning new renderings for the £1.5 billion stadium show a domed roof, with five overlapping layers that resemble the iconic Sydney Opera House
The 33,000 seat stadium will include an 18,000 square ft video board and a glass window beyond the outfield with views of the Las Vegas strip.
Also included in the proposed plans is a massive patio area outside of the glass dome for fans to view the action from outside.
The stadium would be built on nine acres of the 35-acre site owned by Bally’s on the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.
The $1.5 billion price tag includes $380 million in taxpayer money approved by the Nevada Legistlature.
Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB are the architectural firms in charge of the design.
The A’s owner John Fisher said: “The collaboration between BIG’s creativity and HNTB’s technical expertise allows for a truly innovative and bold design while ensuring an unmatched fan experience.
“We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all of Southern Nevada.”
The A’s Vegas ballpark is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” according to George Papanier, the president of Tropicana owner Bally’s Corp.
He said: Bally’s looks forward to the development of a new resort and ballpark that … will become a new landmark, paying homage to the iconic history and global appeal of Las Vegas and its nearly 50 million visitors a year.”
Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim said in a statement: “The A’s have created a remarkable design that adds to the rich fabric of must-see attractions in Las Vegas.”
The Athletics’ lease with their current home, the Oakland Coliseum, is expiring after the 2024 season.
A temporary home will be needed for the 2025-27 seasons.
It comes after the The Tropicana resort was demolished in a spectacular firework display following a controlled implosion to make way for the new stadium and a hotel.
The so-called Tiffany of the Strip, which featured in the James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever and the 1972 blockbuster The Godfather, came crashing down in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The implosion occurred just months after the hotel closed its doors to the public, ending 67 years of history.
Before the blast sent the towers crumpling to the ground, an impressive firework and drone show dazzled the Nevada skyline.
Over 500 drones and a hundred pyro drones sent the former casino off with a celebratory display.
There was a nod to Las Vegas’ rich gambling history, and a projection of the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign appeared in the sky.
The drone show also featured a tribute to the Athletics —a nod to the team that will play at the new state-of-the-art baseball stadium worth $1.5 billion, which will be built on the site of the former hotel.
At least 2,000 pounds of explosives were used to carry out the implosion.
The Paradise Tower came down first, followed by the 23-story Club Tower.
Officials said it would take 22 seconds for both towers to come crashing down after the order to detonate was given.
