# SALT LAKE CITY - New MLB Ballpark **URL:** \ **Category:** meta\ **Created:** [April 13, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663 "2023-04-13T18:24:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mackensen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/mackensen/32/138218_2.png) [@Mackensen](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Mackensen)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/1 "2023-04-13T18:24:38Z")
> **[Salt Lake City joins push for expansion MLB team](https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/36169718/salt-lake-city-group-joins-mlb-expansion-chase)** > > Big League Utah, a group headed by longtime Jazz owner Gail Miller, has thrown Salt Lake City into the mix of cities hoping to land an expansion MLB franchise, people involved with the project told ESPN. > ---
**Author:** ![Dtuly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@Dtuly](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Dtuly)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/2 "2023-04-13T18:39:30Z")
Love the design, really unique for MLB. What is up with the towers/smokestacks? Distracts from the beautiful mountain view! ---
**Author:** ![MarshallKnight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/marshallknight/32/40545_2.png) [@MarshallKnight](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MarshallKnight)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/3 "2023-04-13T19:05:02Z")
The site is a vacant lot in the Rocky Mountain Power District, which includes that big power station. A lot of stadium proposals in the past few years have tried to incorporate local “landmarks” like this as a point of pride (see also: the shipping container crane at Howard Terminal). I think a power generation station stretches the definition of landmark, but in a state with the motto “Industry,” I suppose it’s appropriate. Plus I think the scale of the towers is quite exaggerated in that rendering. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/4 "2023-08-26T19:59:04Z")
> **[Big League Utah public survey provides insights on potential MLB stadium](https://www.abc4.com/sports/local-sports/big-league-utah-public-survey-provides-insights-on-potential-mlb-stadium/amp/)** > > Big League Utah, a coalition of Utah decision-makers and leaders led by the Miller family, wants to the public’s thoughts on a Major League Baseball team in Salt Lake City. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/5 "2024-02-16T20:51:30Z")
> **[Renderings give first look into Salt Lake City 'Power District' that could...](https://www.fox13now.com/news/local-news/renderings-give-first-look-into-salt-lake-city-power-district-that-could-include-mlb-stadium)** > > The Larry H. Miller Company and Miller family unveiled their plans Thursday for the proposed "Power District," on the west side of Salt Lake City that could be the location of a brand new MLB stadium. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/f/d/fd37b0143ab68e0993d5639785335141ed1794d5.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/e/5/e5e35888caead97d20a16340e6a6be76f7c0b3b9.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/7/d/7dc4f6f865d1a05c7351857bdead41f8cb5f8f93.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/c/3/c3e4d86dbd7cd95243bb2006adb6280c548e2e98.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/uploads/yimby/original/3X/2/b/2b98a0c54b7dc602b4db0f9062a4d8a031fbfb3e.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [February 23, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/6 "2024-02-23T19:38:10Z")
> **[Utah eyes hotel room tax hike to help score MLB team](https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-legislature-could-swing-for-higher-taxes-to-bring-mlb-team-to-state-senate-president-stuart-adams-major-league-baseball-power-district)** > > It's not the bottom of the ninth at the Utah legislative session, but it may be the 7th inning stretch. Now, a new plan at the state Capitol could raise taxes a Will Oakland Athletics temporarily play in South Jordan, Utah before the Clark County, NV stadium is built? > **[ESPN: A's in Talks to Play in Utah Before 2028 Las Vegas Move amid Sacramento...](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10110046-espn-as-in-talks-to-play-in-utah-before-2028-las-vegas-move-amid-sacramento-rumors)** > > The Athletics exploring various options as they try to find a city that will host them when their lease with Oakland expires after the 2024 season. Per ESPN's… ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2024, 5:36am UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/7 "2024-03-03T05:36:18Z")
> **[‘Boondoggle’: Economist warns Utah against $2B stadium spending plan](https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/03/01/utahs-2-billion-major-league/)** > > The Utah Legislature passed two bills that will spend $2 billion in tax dollars to fund an NHL arena and MLB stadium. An economist and leading researcher on the impacts of publicly financed sports arenas warns those investments are a terrible use of... ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 1, 2025, 12:33pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/8 "2025-03-01T12:33:42Z")
> **[State senator believes Utah in top spot for MLB expansion, but not until at...](https://kjzz.com/news/politics/salt-lakes-mlb-prospects-still-strong-but-not-until-2028-senator-says)** > > A Utah state senator who successfully helped pitch a state plan to add Major League Baseball to Salt Lake City's entertainment line-up said he's still confident ---
**Author:** ![EWR787](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/ewr787/32/184295_2.png) [@EWR787](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/EWR787)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/9 "2025-03-03T16:59:15Z")
The Rays should move to Salt Lake City, baseball in Florida is a bust outside of Spring Training. Their deal to build in St. Petersburg has fallen apart, it’s an opportunity to move. The Marlins built a huge new indoor stadium, in the largest city in Florida, and they’re a bust too when it comes to attendance. Utah has the right climate for outdoor baseball, move the Rays to Utah. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/10 "2025-03-03T19:44:03Z")
Who’s going to pay for a new baseball stadium in Utah? Utahns are highly educated and financially savvy. They will resist giving a handout to the billionaire owner of the baseball team. And no oligarch wants to pay for his own stadium. Floridians tend to be dumb and politically disengaged. They do not have any problems with corporate welfare. Florida taxpayers will gladly subsidize the new stadium for the Rays. It might take a little while, but it will happen. It’s a race to the bottom. And Florida is the bottom. The Rays are not going anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![EWR787](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/ewr787/32/184295_2.png) [@EWR787](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/EWR787)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/11 "2025-03-03T19:56:59Z")
Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Charlotte or Raleigh should get teams. ---
**Author:** ![MarshallKnight](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/marshallknight/32/40545_2.png) [@MarshallKnight](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/MarshallKnight)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/12 "2025-03-03T20:50:57Z")
Funny you should ask! > **[Friday roundup: D-Backs tax kickback plan rushes ahead despite questions,...](https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2025/02/28/22419/friday-roundup-d-backs-tax-kickback-plan-rushes-ahead-despite-questions-utah-bill-would-let-a-hundred-stadiums-bloom/)** > > Springtime is always a busy time for stadium and arena shenanigans, if only because it's budget season for most states and cities. But still! Buncha bullet points today, is what I'm saying, and expect a lot more next week, and so on and so on until... > - Utah state senator Scott Sandall, figuring one MLB stadium with [no team to play in it and no way to pay for it](https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/11/22212/salt-lake-okays-rezoning-for-mlb-as-soon-as-someone-finds-an-mlb-team-and-1-8b-to-pay-for-a-stadium/) isn’t enough for a growing state, introduced a bill to let Salt Lake City’s stadium district build multiple stadiums as small as 18,000 seats for any sport, “to be proactive, just for the future,” not because he has [any particular sports teams in mind that could use an 18,000-seat stadium or anything](https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2017/11/27/13183/real-salt-lake-got-secret-1m-a-year-tax-break-nobody-noticed-for-five-years/). I highly recommend following Field of Schemes for all “who is actually going to pay for these stadiums”-related inquiries. ---
**Author:** ![Waymond\_Womano](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.newyorkyimby.com/waymond_womano/32/7078_2.png) [@Waymond\_Womano](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/u/Waymond_Womano)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2025, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.newyorkyimby.com/t/salt-lake-city-new-mlb-ballpark/22663/13 "2025-03-03T21:02:41Z")
And don’t forget Portland, Vancouver, Montreal, Columbus, New Orleans, San Antonio, Indianapolis, Nashville, Memphis, Jacksonville and Oklahoma City. There are currently thirty MLB teams, but there should be at least fifty. And each of them should play in a retractable roof stadium paid with funding earmarked for elementary education.