Athletics owner John Fisher, right, meets with people during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Athletics' baseball stadium Monday, June 23, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) ...

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(The Center Square) — Las Vegas has “broken ground” on the still unconfirmed $1.75 billion Athletics baseball stadium.

The Athletics organization held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for its new $1.75 billion stadium in Las Vegas.

The stadium will be built on nine acres of the 35-acre site owned by Bally’s on the corner of Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.

He was a central figure in that team's move from Oakland to Las Vegas in 2020 as well as the approval and construction of $2 billion Allegiant Stadium.

Athletics owner John Fisher participates during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Athletics' baseball stadium Monday, June 23, 2025, in Las Vegas.