Angels extend stadium lease through 2032

MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles AngelsJul 2, 2023; Anaheim, California, USA; A general overall view of Angel Stadium as Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Angels extended their lease at Angel Stadium, keeping them in Anaheim, Calif., and inside the fourth-oldest ballpark in the major leagues through 2032.

An expansion franchise in 1961, the Angels have played in their current ballpark since 1966. The lease for Angel Stadium that was just extended began in 1996 and was set to expire in 2029. The extension is the first of three that can be exercised under the agreement.

“We are excited to announce that we have extended our lease securing the Big A as the home of Angels Baseball into the next decade,” Angels spokesperson Marie Garvey said. “As we prepare for our 60th season in Anaheim, we wanted our fans and community partners to know that Angels Baseball and its foundation remain committed to being an active part of this city and region.”

The stadium, which is owned by the city of Anaheim, was set to be purchased by the Angels for $320 million in 2019, but that deal fell through in 2022 when former mayor Harry Sidhu was investigated by the FBI in connection with the sale.

In 2023, Sidhu pleaded guilty to federal charges, with sentencing scheduled for next month. The Angels received a settlement of $2.75 million from the city after the deal fell through.

Only Fenway Park in Boston, Wrigley Field in Chicago and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles are older than the Angels’ current ballpark. It has been nearly 30 years since Angel Stadium underwent a significant renovation.

The Angels, who won their only World Series title in 2002, will play their 2025 home opener April 4 against the Cleveland Guardians.

–Field Level Media

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