Big League Weekend returning to Las Vegas Ballpark

Event was a pandemic casualty in 2020
ony Kemp #5 of the Oakland Athletics congratulates teammate Edwin Diaz #85 as he crosses home plate after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning against the Cleveland Indians during their exhibition game at Las Vegas Ballpark on February 29, 2020 in Las Vegas
Big League Weekend Photo credit Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Aviators, the Triple-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, announced a pair of games for the 2022 Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark.

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Cleveland will face Oakland on Saturday-Sunday, March 12-13. Game times for the Spring Training series are at 1:05 p.m., subject to change due to television.

“We are excited to welcome back Big League Weekend to Las Vegas Ballpark after a year’s absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Aviators President/COO Don Logan said. “We welcome our major league affiliate, the Oakland Athletics, who will face Cleveland for a two-game series. Las Vegas Ballpark will once again provide an outstanding atmosphere and environment for Major League Baseball. Fans, both locals and tourists that visit during this event, will have a memorable time.”

Cleveland will make their fourth all-time appearance (1998, 2018, 2020) in Las Vegas for Big League Weekend, while Oakland will make its seventh all-time appearance in Las Vegas (five previous BLW visits: 1994, 1997, 2000, 2015, 2020).

Big League Weekend ticket packages are available now by calling the Aviators office at (702) 943-7200. Tickets start at $20 per seat.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images