Tampa Bay Leaders Struggle To Find Permanent Stadium To Save Troubled Relationship with Baseball’s Rays
Following an intensive 18-month remediation project featuring a completely rebuilt, storm-hardened roof, upgraded turf, and modern interior renovations, the Trop officially welcomed baseball back for the home opener in April 2026. While the current lease keeps the team in St. Petersburg through 2028, the franchise's long-term horizon points toward a planned $2.3 billion new stadium and mixed-use district project on the campus of Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, targeting a 2029 opening.
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