Construction of New, Mega-Sized Bally’s Las Vegas Resort Set for 2026

Bally’s has announced construction will begin in 2026 on a new entertainment resort destination in Las Vegas on the former site of the Tropicana.

The 35 acre complex will be also be home to the new Las Vegas Athletics MLB ballpark creating a unique mix of sports with hospitality. Bally’s Las Vegas will feature two luxury hotel towers totalling 3,000 rooms, a state-of-the-art entertainment venue with a seating capacity of 2,500, and more than 500,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment offerings. The resort will also include a casino and a VIP experience with direct access to the ballpark, blending the thrill of professional sports with the energy of the Strip.

“Bally’s Las Vegas represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine the heart of the Strip,” said Soo Kim, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Bally’s Corporation. “With world-class partners like JLL and Marnell, and with the arrival of Major League Baseball, we are not just building an integrated resort. We are creating a landmark destination that unites sports, entertainment, dining and hospitality on a scale only Las Vegas can deliver.”

Envisioned as a vibrant hub for international travelers and regional baseball fans alike, Bally’s Las Vegas will showcase a curated mix of dining concepts, flagship retail and immersive experiences. The project aims to meet the growing demand for integrated entertainment while positioning Las Vegas as the ultimate stage for professional baseball and large-scale global tourism.

The announcement comes at a time when the city is seeing a significant drop in tourism, with visitor numbers down in mid-2025, particularly in June and July, falling by approximately 11-12% year-over-year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).