The Oakland Athletics are getting a taste of what it feels like to play meaningful games in Las Vegas, where the club is scheduled to move full time in 2028. The team played a series of regular-season games at Las Vegas Ballpark, home to the organization’s Triple-A affiliate, and the fans turned out in force, with all six games selling out.

A New Home

The A’s have played spring training games at Las Vegas Ballpark before, but this is the first time in 30 years they are playing regular-season games in the city. The team is currently based in Oakland, but they will be moving to a new $2 billion, 33,000-person capacity domed stadium in Las Vegas in 2028.

Players, team alumni, and club officials have been taking part in community events in Las Vegas, including working with youth players and visiting a children’s hospital. The team is working to build a strong relationship with their future fan base, and the sold-out crowds are a positive sign for the team’s future in the city.

The A’s are not the only sports team in Las Vegas, and the city’s sports fans are enthusiastic about the team’s arrival. The Vegas Golden Knights, the city’s NHL team, are currently competing in the Stanley Cup Final, and the A’s players got a chance to see the construction site for their new stadium, which is being built near the Golden Knights’ home arena.

A Sports City

Las Vegas is a city that loves its sports teams, and the A’s are excited to be a part of that. The team’s players are looking forward to playing in front of a passionate and dedicated fan base, and they are working hard to build a strong relationship with the community.

The A’s will be back in Las Vegas for more games in the future, and the team is excited to see the city’s fans come out and support them. With their new stadium on the way, the A’s are looking forward to making Las Vegas their home and becoming a part of the city’s vibrant sports scene.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.