Here’s your semimonthly reminder that new A’s ballpark construction in Las Vegas is proceeding apace, that locals seem to be embracing the move, and what we can expect in 2028.
There are two developments that bode well for fan acceptance of the A’s—and in ways designed to generate beaucoup revenue. The first was the announcement of The Athletic Club, a high-end all-inclusive combination steakhouse/supper club/lounge located behind home plate, with a private entrance and a speakeasy theme. (A rendering is below.) Las Vegas, of course, is a notable city when it comes to steakhouses, so it’s little surprise a centerpiece private club at the A’s ballpark is a steakhouse. And even though the buffet scene in Sin City is a little sad these days, all-inclusive seems to be a good strategy on the baseball front.
According to the team, the restaurant will seat 290, open only to the highest-end season-ticket holders and their guests. Those season tickets are already sold out for the 2028 ballpark debut, with the team proclaiming around 76 percent of buyers are from Southern Nevada
“What stands out most about the response to the Athletic Club is not just that it sold out, but also who is buying it,” Athletics President Marc Badain said in a statement. “Three out of every four buyers are from Southern Nevada, and nearly 70% are individuals rather than businesses.”…