A new home for the Oakland A’s is set to unveil at Howard Terminal on the city’s waterfront, the Club announced on Wednesday morning. 

“The new home of the Oakland A’s at the heart of Oakland’s revitalized waterfront will return the game to its roots as the natural meeting place for the entire local community.” 

– Bjarke Ingels Group 

The new ballpark is designed by Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG) and will ‘return the baseball experience to the roots of the sport.’

The Club says that the stadium would hold around 34,000 people, which would include “fixed seats and general admission experience area.”

They say the design would get fans as close as possible to home plate in order to make the most intimate experience.

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has given her stamp of approval on the project.

“The plan for Howard Terminal is truly visionary and will serve all Oaklanders for many generations. This is the right project, in the right neighborhood, and at the right price to our taxpayers. I applaud the A’s for developing a community space that will benefit all residents.”

– Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf

The current Oakland Coliseum would become a second project being torn down with preliminary plans of turning the space into a park, new housing, and retail developments.

Oracle Arena would remain where it is and repurposed as a concert and cultural events center.

BIG says the new stadium would create more space for fans on games days. 

Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval says the Club is committed to bringing a baseball experience like no other.

“We are excited to build a bold, iconic ballpark at Howard Terminal. This design will allow us to blur the boundaries of a traditional ballpark and integrate into the surrounding neighborhood. However, this undertaking is bigger than baseball. In addition to developing at Howard Terminal, we plan to redevelop the Coliseum to help that site realize its full potential for the residents of Oakland for the long-term. We look forward to continuing our work with the community to develop both projects.”

– Oakland A’s President Dave Kaval

The A’s will begin a “12-Day Action Plan” focusing on:

  • gathering additional community feedback 
  • beginning the environmental review process at Howard Terminal
  • negotiating an agreement with the Port of Oakland 
  • developing a framework with public officials for the Coliseum redevelopment
  • developing a framework for economic and community benefits agreement.

The new ballpark would be set to open in 2023.

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