A's play regular-season games in Las Vegas for first time in 30 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
The Oakland Athletics are currently experiencing a sold-out homestand at Las Vegas Ballpark, hosting regular-season games for the first time in 30 years. The A's, who are scheduled to move to Las Vegas permanently in 2028, had fans supporting them against the Milwaukee Brewers. Attendance has exceeded 8,000 for each game despite high temperatures, and players are engaging with local communities, participating in various outreach activities. Las Vegas is becoming familiar territory for the A's, who aim to build a future fan base ahead of their transition.
- •The A's are playing six sold-out games this week against the Brewers and Rockies.
- •Lawrence Butler voiced excitement over fan support during home games.
- •Temperature during games has reached or topped 100 degrees.
- •Club activities include community outreach with youth players.
- •The scheduled move to Las Vegas is set for 2028.
- 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — A's savor a sold-out Las Vegas homestand as fans drown out visiting chants
"Outfielder Lawrence Butler heard a “let's go Brewers” chant break out in the stands on Monday night, and though this was an Athletics home game, that didn't surprise him. “The fans booed them,” Butler said. The A's have played spring training games at Las Vegas Ballpark — home to the organization's Triple-A affiliate — but this is the first time in 30 years they are playing regular-season games here.
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