Rays Want Tropicana Field to Be Repaired for 2026 MLB Season

Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener, while the team prepares to play this year at the New York Yankees' spring training home in nearby Tampa.
Rays Want Tropicana Field to Be Repaired for 2026 MLB Season After Hurricane Damage
The Tampa Bay Rays are now hoping to get Tropicana Field repaired in time for the start of the 2026 MLB season after it suffered significant damage due
Rays now want Tropicana Field repairs in time for 2026 opening day
The Rays’ leadership has changed its position on repairing Tropicana Field, which will cost at least $56 million to fix following Hurricane Milton. In a Dec. 30 e-mail to St. Petersburg City Administrator Rob Gerdes,
Rays ‘expect’ city to repair Tropicana Field by Opening Day 2026
Tampa Bay Rays leaders now say they “support and expect” the City of St. Petersburg to repair hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field by Opening Day of the 2026 season.
Rays reverse course, push for Tropicana Field repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays are looking forward to a "grand reopening" of hurricane-ravaged Tropicana Field in 2026 — a timeline a team executive previously said was unfeasible. Rays Co-President Matt Silverman emailed St. Petersburg City Administrator Rob Gerdes on Dec. 30, 2024, imploring the city to begin repairs soon.
Rays support plan to repair Tropicana Field for 2026 season
The Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener.
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