Las Vegas is a city that never stops reinventing itself — and the latest project unveiled for the south end of the Strip proves exactly that. Bally’s Corp. just released plans for a massive mixed-use development that will completely transform the area surrounding the future Oakland A’s Major League Baseball stadium, and it’s more than just another hotel or casino. It’s a once-in-a-generation project designed to redefine the heart of Las Vegas.
A New Era for the Tropicana Site
Set to rise from the 26-acre site of the former Tropicana Hotel, Bally’s Las Vegas will be a destination unto itself — built around the highly anticipated $2 billion, 33,000-seat A’s ballpark, which is expected to open in 2028.
The vision: a dynamic, multi-phase resort and entertainment district that will combine:
3,000 hotel rooms across two luxury towers
A 2,500-seat state-of-the-art theater
500,000 square feet of retail, dining, and immersive experiences
A 104,000-square-foot casino with a sportsbook and event spaces
A 9-acre pedestrian plaza leading directly into the ballpark
This isn’t just about baseball. The entire development is being built as a lifestyle hub for locals and visitors — a place where sports, dining, entertainment, and hospitality intersect on a scale that even by Vegas standards is ambitious.
Connecting the City Like Never Before
Accessibility and experience are at the heart of this project. The elevated “podium” design will connect directly to Excalibur and MGM Grand via pedestrian walkways, while escalators and elevators will guide fans and visitors from street level to the main plaza.
Plans also include:
A multi-level sports bar with a rooftop pool anchoring the northwest corner.
A three-level, 216,000-square-foot theater for concerts, residencies, and shows.
A Vegas Loop Boring Company station for seamless transportation.
A 2,500-space parking garage with direct ballpark access (with a total of 5,000 spaces planned).
The first phase — including the parking garage, utilities, and the central 9-acre plaza — will break ground in the first half of 2026 and be completed in time for the A’s inaugural season.
A Global Destination in the Making
Bally’s isn’t just building another resort — they’re creating a landmark. The company is partnering with JLL for retail and dining curation and Marnell Architecture on the design, aiming to deliver a property that captures Las Vegas’ unique ability to blend sports, luxury, and entertainment into one iconic experience.
“Bally’s Las Vegas represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the heart of the Strip,” said Bally’s chairman Soo Kim. “We’re not just building an integrated resort — we’re creating a destination that unites sports, entertainment, dining, and hospitality on a scale only Las Vegas can deliver.”
What This Means for the Future of Las Vegas Real Estate
For locals — and especially for buyers relocating here — this project is more than a new attraction. It’s part of a larger story about Las Vegas’ continued evolution into a global lifestyle city.
The arrival of Major League Baseball is just the latest chapter in a series of transformative developments: the Golden Knights put Vegas on the hockey map, the Raiders brought the NFL, The Sphere reimagined entertainment, and Formula 1 proved the city can host world-class events on a global stage.
Each project has had a ripple effect — driving new jobs, boosting tourism, and fueling demand for housing. And this Bally’s development will be no different. It’s a signal that Las Vegas is still growing, still investing, and still creating reasons why people from all over the world want to live here.
The Bottom Line: Vegas Just Keeps Leveling Up
Whether you’re a lifelong local, a retiree planning your next chapter, or a buyer watching the market closely, this latest announcement is another reminder of why betting on Las Vegas continues to pay off.
The Q4 builder sell-off means opportunities are already on the table for buyers — and with massive projects like this one shaping the city’s future, today’s decisions could deliver even bigger rewards in the years to come.
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