
Tampa Bay Approves $2.3 Billion Stadium for Rays, Clearing Path for 2029 Opening
The Tampa Bay Rays have received final approval for a $2.3 billion stadium project that will replace Tropicana Field. With $796 million from Hillsborough County and $80 million from the Tampa City Council, the development is slated to open in 2029 and will anchor a mixed‑use entertainment district.

