Fans in Sacramento feel a mixture of hope and frustration as the Athletics begin a new chapter at Sutter Health Park. The team, temporarily moved from Oakland, will now call West Sacramento home through the 2027 season. They’re off to a solid start with a 20–18 record, good for second place in the AL West.
Fans Upset Despite Good Start to Season
Even with the team playing well, not everyone is happy about how things got here. Most anger is aimed at owner John Fisher, who has taken heat for the sudden move, unclear talks with Oakland, and what many fans say were empty promises about staying long-term.
One of the turning points? Some fans reportedly spent $24,000 on season tickets and now feel disappointed.
“We invested over 24k in season tickets, and I’m realizing now that I could’ve attended every game with better seats for probably less than half of what I paid,” says one frustrated fan.
Social media reactions have been strong. Some sympathize with the buyers, while others blame them for taking the risk.
“Imagine investing $24,000 in West Sacramento Athletics season tickets,” wrote one fan on X.
“John Fisher is a con artist,” said another, mentioning the A’s owner.
“Just wait until it’s 100 degrees at noon and 90 at 7 p.m.,” a social media user added.
Others pointed to accountability. “Minor league stadium paired with no city? Yes, that’s how you run a business,” one user commented sarcastically.
“I mean, this is on him,” shared another fan. “The A’s are currently fielding a young and exciting team that is winning games—they’re doing their part. Sounds like he greatly overestimated the value of those tickets and wants a bailout now.”
New City, Old Wounds Remain
The team says it will play at Sutter Health Park, home of the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, until its new Las Vegas stadium is ready. That ballpark is expected to open by Opening Day 2028. Sutter Health Park, located just across the Tower Bridge from downtown Sacramento, holds about 14,600 fans and is quickly adjusting to MLB crowds.
The move follows failed negotiations with the City of Oakland. Despite a reported five-year, $97 million lease extension that included an opt-out clause and a push for an MLB expansion team, the A’s walked away. The decision ends a 57-year era at the Oakland Coliseum, where the team landed after leaving Kansas City in 1968.
Ironically, the A’s are finally providing supporters something to enjoy. Fueled by up-and-coming talent and potent pitching, the 2025 team is reviving after years of dwindling attendance, ownership conflict, and subpar play. Even though the environment may be unfamiliar to many fans, their passion for the A’s remains strong.