The Los Angeles Angels have announced a lease extension at Angel Stadium that secures their stay in Anaheim through 2032, following a tumultuous period after a previous renovation deal fell through. This renewal comes in the wake of a public corruption investigation that impacted negotiations with the city. The stadium has been the Angels' home since its opening in 1966, marking the upcoming season as their 60th. The team also has options to further extend the lease to 2035 and 2038, signifying its commitment to the community and fans.
"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," team spokesperson Marie Garvey said in a statement.
Without that deal - killed by the city amid a public corruption investigation into former Anaheim mayor Harry Sidhu - the Angels and the city reverted to the current lease, which expired in 2029.
The Angels' future had been murky since a deal with the city of Anaheim collapsed in 2022. Under that deal, the team would have renovated or replaced Angel Stadium and committed to play there through 2050.
The stadium opened in 1966, making the coming season the Angels' 60th in what is now the fourth-oldest ballpark in the major leagues, behind Fenway Park, Wrigley Field and Dodger Stadium.
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