Bally’s Las Vegas has finalized a multiphase construction timeline for its new resort on the Las Vegas Strip, with development scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. The project will occupy the 35-acre site previously home to the Tropicana Las Vegas, which was demolished in late 2024. According to documents submitted to Clark County, the development will be integrated with a new 33,000-seat stadium for the Athletics Major League Baseball franchise.
The master plan for Bally’s Las Vegas includes two hotel towers with a combined 3,000 guest rooms, a casino floor spanning 100,000 square feet, and a 2,500-seat theater. A significant portion of the site will be dedicated to a 500,000-square-foot retail and entertainment district designed to surround the stadium. However, Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim stated that the company intends to focus on retail and dining elements… rather than the casino… during the initial phases to capitalize on the foot traffic expected when the ballpark opens in 2028.
Construction is expected to proceed in four distinct stages. The first phase, slated to start in April 2026, involves building shared infrastructure such as a central utility plant, parking facilities, and initial retail spaces. This phase is timed to conclude alongside the stadium’s completion. Subsequent phases will see the addition of the primary hotel tower… and then the casino… followed by the entertainment venue and a second hotel tower. Total project costs are estimated at 1.19 billion dollars, with a final completion date projected for late 2030.
Bally’s Las Vegas will operate on land owned by Gaming and Leisure Properties, which has committed 175 million dollars toward site improvements. The resort is being designed by Marnell Architecture, with real estate firm JLL managing the selection of dining and retail tenants. The company has emphasized a conservative approach to the development, noting that construction speed will depend on market demand. This project marks the return of the Bally’s name to the Strip after the previous Bally’s resort was rebranded as Horseshoe Las Vegas in 2022. By aligning the resort with professional sports, the developer aims to attract a mix of international tourists and regional baseball fans to the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip.
