Sacramento is making a power play as an emerging sports destination—with The Athletics calling Sutter Health Park home for the 2025-2027 MLB seasons and the Sacramento Kings in a battle for a Western Conference playoffs spot, the city is officially in the big leagues.
Starting this month, The A’s are calling Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park, a 14,000-seat park set against the scenic Sacramento River with the Tower Bridge in the background, home. Also home to the Sacramento River Cats (SF Giants’ AAA team), Sutter Health Park is officially the most intimate MLB venue in recent history. Imagine: sitting on the third baseline just feet from Cleveland Guardians’ standout José Ramírez, or the Yankees’ Aaron Judge hopping up for a foul ball in right field just steps from your seat.
As the A’s settle into their riverfront ballpark, they’ll join the Sacramento Kings’ NBA resurgence, the Summer 2025 X Games, World’s Strongest Man showcasing top-tier strength, and the California International Marathon bringing top runners from around the world; Sacramento is proving it’s more than just California’s capital—it’s a major league sports destination worth visiting this year.
The A’s temporary move to Sacramento’s intimate ballpark offers fans a unique, up-close MLB experience, making it a must-visit for baseball lovers before the team heads to Vegas. And with the city’s booming sports culture, vibrant food scene, and fan-first atmosphere, there’s no better time to shine a light on why Sacramento is stepping up as a premier sports city
