A's announce temporary move to minor league ballpark ahead of relocation to Las Vegas

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The Athletics are one step closer to their new home in Las Vegas, announcing Thursday that the franchise will play its final season in Oakland before moving temporarily to a minor league park in West Sacramento for the next three seasons. 

The A’s confirmed the team’s move to Sutter Health Park for the 2025-27 seasons ahead of their anticipated move to Las Vegas in 2028. 

Fans of the Athletics in the right field bleachers during the game against the San Francisco Giants at RingCentral Coliseum on Aug. 5, 2023, in Oakland, California. (Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

"We explored several locations for a temporary home, including the Oakland Coliseum. Even with the long-standing relationship and good intentions on all sides in the negotiations with Oakland, the conditions to achieve an agreement seemed out of reach," owner John Fisher said in a statement. 

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"We understand the disappointment this news brings to our fans, as this season marks our final one in Oakland. Throughout this season, we will honor and celebrate our time in Oakland, and will share additional details soon." 

John Fisher of the Athletics in the stands during the Chicago Cubs game at RingCentral Coliseum on April 17, 2023, in Oakland. (Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)

According to The Associated Press, the A’s move includes an option for 2028. 

"I’m thrilled to welcome the A’s to Sutter Health Park, where players and fans alike can enjoy a world-class baseball experience and create unforgettable memories," Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé, who also owns the minor league River