#stadium-ownership

#stadium-ownership

The Oakland A's last played baseball in this city over a year ago, but the franchise still holds both a potential ownership stake in the Coliseum and the decisive ability to reject groups that seek a longer residency there. It is an uncomfortable arrangement that comes at a turning point for the Coliseum property, where lucrative private events could bring an end to live sports played at the iconic stadium.

“It became impossible to stay at New Douglas Park...we tried for many months to purchase the company which owns the stadium but the seller refused to provide all the normal information about the company.”