LAS VEGAS — One of the original Las Vegas resort hotels is scheduled to be demolished next week. The implosion of Tropicana Las Vegas will take place at 2:30 a.m.
PDT on Oct. 9, paving the way for the construction of a state-of-the-art MLB ballpark, as well as an entertainment resort destination created in partnership with Bally’s Corporation. The new fixed-roof ballpark will be home to the Las Vegas A’s, in transition from the Oakland A’s.
The team is expected to play at its new stadium after completion in 2028. The implosion of the Tropicana will be marked by a spectacle featuring 555 drones and fireworks. There will be no public viewing areas of the implosion, due to safety restrictions.
A live stream of the implosion will be presented by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on X at x.com/lvcva and by Bally Live at ballylive.com and via the Bally Live app, available for download on all major platforms.
The implosion will also be shown on most major networks’ local affiliates. “The Tropicana Las Vegas was one of the original pioneers of the Strip, setting the stage for the vibrant, larger-than-life entertainment destination we know and love today,” said Soo Kim, Chairman of Bally’s Corporation. “It’s fitting that this iconic site now represents the future of Las Vegas as we look forward to welcoming Major League Baseball, the Athletics, and an exciting new entertainment complex.
This moment in Las Vegas history represents more than jus.
