Rays Want Tropicana Field to Be Repaired for 2026 MLB Season

Rays ‘support and expect’ city to repair damage to Tropicana Field in time for 2026 season
Hurricane Milton caused over $50 million in damage to Tropicana Field, displacing the Rays from their home for at least the 2025 season.
Rays now want Tropicana Field repairs in time for 2026 opening day
The Tampa Bay 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 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 ‘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 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.
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 tell St. Pete they are behind Tropicana Field repairs
The Tampa Bay Rays have formally informed St. Petersburg that they are backing a $55.7-million plan for Tropicana Field repairs--provided a 2026 completion.
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 ye
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