Anaheim Mayor Eyes 2032 Stadium Land Deal and Name Change After Angels Sale
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 2
Anaheim Mayor Eyes 2032 Stadium Land Deal and Name Change After Angels Sale
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 2
Summary
Ashleigh Aitken said Arte Moreno’s sale of the Angels could reopen talks on a stadium land deal and revive a push to restore Anaheim to the team’s name.
The opportunity stems from a long-stalled relationship: Anaheim owns Angel Stadium, the team leases it through 2032, and a 2022 sale of the stadium site collapsed amid a corruption scandal.
Aitken said incoming owner Stan Kroenke could pursue a mixed-use project around the ballpark—potentially adding housing, hotel space and youth sports fields—similar to his 52-acre Rams Village development in Woodland Hills.
The mayor also sees momentum for a rebrand after California last week approved the Home Run for Anaheim Act, offering incentives if the club adopts the Anaheim moniker again.
Any reset still depends on MLB and owners approving the transaction in 2027, while Anaheim expects results from its stadium inspection process by year-end.