Mark Cuban’s Harbinger Sports Group Acquires Minority Stake in Oakland Athletics Amidst Las Vegas Relocation Plans
Mark Cuban's investment group, Harbinger Sports Group, has purchased a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics, with the team planning to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028. The group, co-founded by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Atlanta Falcons minority…
Philadelphia, PA, July 23, 2026 —
Harbinger Sports Group, an investment entity co-founded by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Atlanta Falcons minority owner Rashaun Williams, has acquired a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics. This move aligns with the baseball franchise’s well-documented plans to relocate to Las Vegas, with a target date of 2028.
The investment group reportedly sees substantial growth opportunities within the burgeoning sports landscape of Las Vegas. The city has increasingly become a hub for professional sports, attracting major league teams and significant fan bases.
The Oakland Athletics are currently in a transitional phase, playing their home games in a temporary stadium. Their future home is slated to be a new, state-of-the-art, 33,000-capacity domed stadium. Construction is underway on the Las Vegas Strip, with an estimated cost of $2 billion. The facility is designed to be ready for the 2028 Major League Baseball season.
Details regarding the specific percentage of the minority stake held by Harbinger Sports Group were not provided. The exact financial terms of the transaction also remain undisclosed.
Mark Cuban, a prominent figure in the sports and business world, co-founded Harbinger Sports Group with Rashaun Williams. The group’s investment in the Athletics signifies a strategic interest in the future development and potential of the franchise, particularly in its new market.
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