The iconic Tropicana Las Vegas casino was brought down in an elaborate implosion on October 9, marking the end of an era on the Las Vegas Strip. The dramatic event cleared space for a new $1.5 billion baseball stadium, which will serve as the future home for the Las Vegas Athletics. As one of the last remnants of the mob-era architecture on the Strip, the Tropicana's demolition included a fireworks display, honoring its legacy as a foundational part of Las Vegas history.
This new stadium project aims to further establish Las Vegas as a major sports hub. The planned 33,000-seat domed venue, set to open in 2028, will join other prominent sports facilities like Allegiant Stadium and T-Mobile Arena nearby, adding to the city’s growing entertainment and sports offeringse
This new stadium project aims to further establish Las Vegas as a major sports hub. The planned 33,000-seat domed venue, set to open in 2028, will join other prominent sports facilities like Allegiant Stadium and T-Mobile Arena nearby, adding to the city’s growing entertainment and sports offeringse
