The implosion of the Tropicana casino makes room for a new MLB stadium

Representatives from casino owner Bally's Corporation, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Clark County attended the implosion, which included a closing ceremony with fireworks and lighted drones.

The Tropicana opened on April 4, 1957, closed on April 2 after nearly 67 years, and anchored the south end of the Las Vegas Strip for many years.

“Tropicana Las Vegas was one of the Strip's original pioneers, setting the stage for the vibrant, larger-than-life entertainment destination we know and love today,” Bally Chairman Soo Kim said in a press release.

Kim said the Tropicana's implosion marks the Strip's “evolution where legend meets innovation to create something truly unforgettable.”

“It is fitting that this iconic location now represents the future of Las Vegas as we look forward to welcoming Major League Baseball, athletics and an exciting new entertainment complex,” Kim added.

A new, indoor, 33,000-seat MLB park is scheduled to open in 2028 as the home of the Las Vegas Athletics, which completed its final season in Oakland, California, in September and will play at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento from 2025 to 2027. Seasons.

The ballpark will be located approximately one mile east of Allegiant Stadium, where the NFL Las Vegas Raiders and UNLV football teams host their home games, and approximately one mile southeast of T-Mobile Arena, where the Las Vegas Golden Knights host NHL hockey games.

The site is also approximately one mile southwest of the recently constructed Formula One racetrack grandstands and paddock, which opened last year for the return of Formula One racing to Las Vegas.

The new ballpark will be located close to Harry Reid International Airport and a new entertainment complex is part of the new design plan for the former Tropicana site.

The ballpark has a construction budget of $1.5 billion and will occupy 9 of the site's 35 acres.

Bally's plans to develop the remainder of the site with a new resort.