On the day of the Oakland Athletics' home opener against the Cleveland Guardians, a significant number of fans opted to boycott the game in protest of the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas in 2028. Instead of entering the stadium, these fans gathered in the parking lot to organize a block party, displaying 'Sell' T-shirts and flags, engaging in activities like throwing beanbags at caricatures of team executives, and enjoying live music and food from trucks.
The A's opened parking lots just two hours before the game, aligning with expected attendance, but fan groups leading the boycott claimed it was an attempt to limit the protest. Fans expressed disappointment over the team's decision to move, with some highlighting personal sacrifices made to support the A's over the years.
