Where Do the Athletics Play Baseball?

The Athletics have been ranked as outsiders in World Series odds for the last few seasons. John Fisher forced the franchise out of Oakland, destroying the relationship between the team and its loyal fans. 

It can often divide opinion when a franchise relocates, but the franchise leaving Oakland has been particularly controversial.

Where Do the Athletics Play Baseball?

The Athletics play their home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. Also home to the Sacramento River Cats, Sutter Health Park has a capacity of 14,014. 

The A’s played at the Oakland Coliseum from 1968 until 2024.

Why Are the A’s playing in Sacramento?

The Athletics are playing in Sacramento after their lease on the Oakland Coliseum expired at the end of the 2024 season. 

Their new stadium in Las Vegas isn’t ready, so Sacramento was identified as the best temporary location for the franchise.

How Long Will the A’s Be in Sacramento?

The A’s are expected to spend at least three seasons in Sacramento. 

Their new stadium in Las Vegas won’t be completed until 2028 at the earliest, leaving the Athletics playing at Sutter Health Park in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons.

Are the A’s Still Called the Oakland A’s?

No, the A’s are no longer known as the “Oakland A’s.” 

They officially dropped “Oakland” from their name in November after playing their last game at the Oakland Coliseum on Sept. 26.

Where Will the Las Vegas A’s Play?

The Las Vegas A’s will play at New Las Vegas Stadium on the Vegas Strip. It is the former location of Tropicana Las Vegas. 

The stadium will have a capacity of 33,000 and feature a fixed roof to help maintain a reasonable temperature in the ballpark during the scorching Nevada summers. The stadium is expected to cost around $1.5 billion. Ground was broken in June.