Rumor has it that the Athletics will play in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas.
The Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas, but first they need to build a stadium. As such, they aren't scheduled to move until 2028, but they won't be able to play in Auckland for much longer than that.
As a result, there are rumors that the Athletics may have to play in Sacramento for a short period of time before heading to Las Vegas, according to Evan Drelich of the Athletics. Salt Lake City and Oakland remain candidates to host the Athletics, but Sacramento is considered the “frontrunner.”
“Sacramento is the frontrunner to host the A's from 2025-27 before moving to Las Vegas, a person briefed on the team's search process told The Athletic on Friday. Officials say a return to Salt Lake City and the Oakland Coliseum are the other two remaining interim homes. Decisions are expected to be made within weeks, not months.”
The Athletics will play in Oakland in the 2024 season. However, his contract ends at the end of the season. Therefore, franchisors must find short-term housing before relocating. Sacramento would be a solid choice as it is a relatively large city and would likely welcome the A's. On the other hand, Salt Lake City can also be a great option. Both cities host NBA teams, so they have populations to sell tickets to.
However, a return to Oakland may be the best option for fans. That would at least give the fan base something to root for in the final few years before the team packs up for Las Vegas. Despite this, the Athletics could be moving forward with a move to Sacramento, with an announcement reportedly coming in the coming weeks.
