The Oakland Roots are preparing to move their home games to Alameda for the 2027 season, with plans to turn their existing training facility into a temporary stadium while the club pursues a permanent stadium in Oakland.
The Alameda Planning Board approved plans Monday evening to install temporary stadium stands, lighting, and other facilities at 1150 and 1120 Harbor Bay Parkway, where the Roots currently train, as the SF Business Times reports.
The Alameda facility, which formerly served as a practice complex for the Oakland Raiders, has extensive parking, locker rooms, workout facilities, and corporate offices. Several national teams also used the property as a training site during the 2026 FIFA World Cup…