Starr Vegas, a developer-backed proposal for a $10 billion integrated resort and sports complex, aims to turn roughly 63 acres near the Las Vegas Strip into a new high-density playground of hotels, a casino, retail and mixed-use neighborhoods wrapped around two major sports venues. The concept calls for a 50,000-seat covered soccer stadium with a retractable roof and a 25,000-seat basketball and concert arena that can be scaled down to 12,500 seats. Developers say they have already secured $6 billion toward the project and are actively courting NBA and MLS ownership groups for potential franchises.
What the plan would build
Planning materials describe a cultural and entertainment district anchored by the two stadia, flanked by a Don King boxing museum and a Las Vegas Combat Sports Hall of Fame. The proposal layers in retail, office space and hotel rooms, along with a proprietary ticketing platform branded as "Starr Tickets." A centerpiece known as the "Big Vision Tower" would feature a rooftop dome designed for broadcast hits and VIP events. Those elements appear in documents shared by the development team and reported by 8 News Now.
Who is behind it and where it would sit
The proposal is being marketed by Starr Vegas Development, Inc., led by CEO Chuck Haifley and a partnership the company lists as Larry Canarelli, K. Roohani and Lou Weisbach. The group says the project footprint covers about 63 acres near West Starr Avenue and South Las Vegas Boulevard and would blend residential, commercial and entertainment uses into one master plan. "The project will build world class facilities for soccer, basketball, concerts, combat sports and more," Haifley said in a press release, according to 8 News Now.
How this ties to NBA expansion talks
The timing of the Starr Vegas pitch lines up with a broader league conversation. The NBA's Board of Governors recently voted to formally explore expansion bids for Las Vegas and Seattle, a step that could make new franchises, and the arenas to house them, more realistic. Industry coverage notes that the vote opens the door to multi-billion-dollar ownership offers and fresh stadium plans in both cities. That development was reported by Gaming Intelligence.
Next steps and timeline
For now, the developers say they are inviting conversations with potential NBA and MLS clubs as well as existing Las Vegas franchises, but they have not released a construction schedule or detailed permitting timeline. Any move toward landing a team or starting a build would still need league approvals, finalized financing and local government sign-offs before ground could be broken.
