As NFL games are overshadowed by protests, Las Vegas residents are wondering if the Raiders will move in the near future. When talks first started last year, it was agreed that the Raiders would move to Las Vegas and play one season in a temporary location. Now there are negotiations going on that could move that out past the time the stadium will be complete. They were due to play their first season in Las Vegas in 2019, while their stadium was still being built. It appears to be a concern with the Raiders that the stadium may not be ready for start of the 2020 season, so they are negotiating with the city of Oakland to remain in their lease through the 2020 season. "The team has all but ruled out playing at Sam Boyd Stadium where UNLV plays", says Velotta (2017). As of right now, the contractors are saying they can have the stadium built in 31 months, which they proved they could do when they completed the Minnesota Vikings stadium just last year, according to Velotta (2017).
Velotta, R.N. (25 September 2017). Raiders reportedly negotiating to play in Oakland through 2020 season. Las Vegas Review Journal.
Interesting that they would move the Raiders out of Oakland and how there are all the different things they have to work on to have somewhere to play
ReplyDeleteIsn't it crazy to think they can have a stadium of that size built in 31 months? I've been keeping close tabs on this story as well. Great post!
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