The Athletics are set to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028, but efforts to cultivate a fan base in the city have already begun. A new marketing deal between the A’s and Las Vegas resort Circa aims to build a connection with the Las Vegas community while the team plays its MLB home games in Sacramento. The Circa Homestand Giveaway is a centerpiece of this initiative, offering fans a chance to win a luxurious two-night trip to Las Vegas after each of the team’s 13 homestands in Sacramento.
Valued at $3,500, each trip includes a stay in a Circa suite, a $500 airline gift card, limo transportation, and significant credits for dining and entertainment at the resort. Fans can enter the sweepstakes online. This partnership also includes Circa Sports signage at Sutter Health Park and commercials aired during A’s game broadcasts, aiming to foster excitement about the team’s future move to Las Vegas.
Derek Stevens, Circa’s co-owner, has been instrumental in forming this partnership, which he sees as a strategic move to build momentum ahead of the A’s move to a new $1.75 billion ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip. This collaboration is seen as a first step in creating a strong local presence for the team before their official arrival.
Additionally, Stevens is exploring ways to broadcast the A’s games on local television, which he believes is crucial for raising the profile of the team’s young players and increasing community engagement. Both Stevens and A’s president Marc Badain view these initiatives as vital to establishing a solid fan base in Las Vegas, ensuring a warm reception for the team when they eventually make the city their home.
