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The Tampa Bay Rays have finalized a $2.3 billion stadium project that will replace Tropicana Field, marking a decisive shift for the franchise and highlighting broader league dynamics.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rays have cleared a major financing hurdle for a $2.3 billion stadium that will replace Tropicana Field, with county, city and federal contributions joining a $1.3 billion franchise pledge.
The Tampa Bay Rays have secured approval for a massive new stadium that will replace Tropicana Field, with a mixed‑use district and a 2029 opening target.
The Tampa Bay Rays have cleared the final financing hurdles for a $2.3 billion stadium that will keep the franchise in Tampa for at least three and a half decades.
New renderings show a stadium designed for baseball and a wide range of community events, anchored by a $976 million public funding package and a partnership with Hillsborough College.
Councilmember Lynn Hurtak raises concerns about the city’s ability to fund a $180 million stadium project for the Tampa Bay Rays, demanding a full plan and greater financial commitment from the franchise while political rivals clash ahead of the mayoral election.