Athletics

Athletics Travel Guide: New Las Vegas Ballpark & Sutter Health Park

How to Get There (Las Vegas)

• Flying In: You will fly into Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). It is incredibly close to the Strip and is serviced heavily by major domestic carriers like Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines.

• Airport Transit: Because the airport is practically adjacent to the southern end of the Strip, taking a quick 10-to-15-minute Uber or Lyft directly to your hotel is highly efficient.

Where to Stay (Las Vegas)

The new ballpark is being constructed at the legendary intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard (the former site of the Tropicana Hotel). Staying on the South Strip provides completely unmatched walkability to the stadium footprint.

Budget/Mid-Range Options

• Park MGM Las Vegas: This is one of the best overall values on the Strip. It is completely smoke-free, features great dining like Eataly, and is just a short walk to the ballpark site. Redemptions generally range from 30,000 to 45,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

• New York-New York Hotel & Casino: Located directly across the street from the ballpark location, you cannot get much closer. It offers a highly vibrant atmosphere and typically runs between 20,000 to 30,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Higher-End Options

• Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino: Situated just south of the stadium site, this massive premium resort features an incredible wave pool complex and world-class dining. Expect redemptions to hover around 40,000 to 60,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

• ARIA Resort & Casino: For the ultimate luxury weekend, ARIA sits just north of the stadium in the CityCenter complex. It features stunning modern architecture, an incredible high-end casino floor, and top-tier restaurants. Redemptions generally require 60,000 to 90,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night.

Nearby Activities (Las Vegas)

• The Park: Located between New York-New York and Park MGM, this pedestrian promenade is beautifully landscaped and filled with art, restaurants, and outdoor patios leading up to T-Mobile Arena.

• The Casino Floors: You are in the heart of Las Vegas. Take a walk through the massive casino floors at MGM Grand, ARIA, and Bellagio to soak in the incredible architecture and table-game energy.

Pregame Food and Drink (Las Vegas)

• Beerhaus: Located in The Park, this massive modern beer garden features an incredible craft beer list, fantastic bar games, and outdoor seating. It is already the premier pregame spot for hockey and will easily serve the same role for baseball.

• Tom's Watch Bar: Situated directly at New York-New York, this massive sports bar boasts a 360-degree viewing experience with wall-to-wall screens, making it perfect for catching other MLB games before walking across the street to the ballpark. Enjoy their signature "Tom's size" 40 oz beers.

• Los Pelícanos at Park MGM: If you want premium tacos and a high-energy atmosphere before the game, this spot inside Park MGM is a fantastic launching pad.

Getting to the Event (Las Vegas)

• Walking: If you secure a hotel on the South Strip (like New York-New York, MGM Grand, or Park MGM), walking is the absolute best option. You simply use the massive elevated pedestrian bridges to cross the intersections directly to the stadium plaza.

• The Las Vegas Monorail: If you are staying further north on the Strip, you can take the monorail down to the MGM Grand station, which drops you right across the street from the ballpark footprint.

Venue Overview: The New Las Vegas Ballpark

• The Design: The $2 billion, 33,000-seat stadium will be one of the most unique venues in the world. It features a massive fixed roof with overlapping pennant-shaped panels to protect fans from the desert heat, combined with the largest cable-net glass window in the world facing the Las Vegas Strip.

• The Outfield View: When selecting seats, aim for the main grandstand extending from the third-base line around to the first-base line. These seats will face outward toward the massive glass wall, providing breathtaking, climate-controlled views of the Las Vegas skyline beyond the outfield.

The Present: Sutter Health Park (Sacramento, CA)

Before the massive move to Las Vegas is completed around 2028, the Athletics are playing their home games at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. Here is a quick reference guide if you are traveling to see them in this highly unique, intimate setting over the next year:

• How to Get There: Fly into Sacramento International Airport (SMF). It is a very easy, navigable airport located just 15 minutes north of the ballpark. A quick rideshare is your best option into the city.

• Where to Stay: You want to stay in Downtown Sacramento, right across the river from the stadium. The Embassy Suites by Hilton Sacramento Riverfront Promenade sits directly on the water and typically requires 40,000 to 50,000 Hilton Honors points per night. Alternatively, the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in the DOCO (Downtown Commons) entertainment district offers an incredible boutique luxury experience just blocks away.

• Getting to the Event: From downtown Sacramento, you simply walk west across the iconic, golden Tower Bridge. It spans the Sacramento River and drops you off right at the front gates of Sutter Health Park.

• The Venue Experience: Sutter Health Park is a Triple-A minor league facility holding roughly 14,000 fans. Because it is a fraction of the size of standard MLB stadiums, you get unmatched, intimate proximity to the field. For the best views, grab seats on the first-base side, which look directly out at the Tower Bridge and the downtown Sacramento skyline.