Is the Rays stadium moving?

Is the Rays stadium moving?

On Tuesday, the Rays announced an agreement with St. Petersburg and Pinellas County for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, near the site of Tropicana Field. Major League Baseball is here to stay, right here, Rays owner Stuart Sternberg said Tuesday (per the Tampa Bay Times).

Are the Rays leaving Tropicana Field?

Years of speculation about whether the Tampa Bay Rays would leave the area when the team’s lease at Tropicana Field ends in 2027 have seemingly been settled by a deal between the team and local governments to build a new, $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg.

What will happen to Tropicana Field?

The new stadium will be built near the current Tropicana Field site as part of the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District. The stadium will seat around 30,000 (compared to the 42,735 seats currently) and have a fixed pavilion roof and artificial turf field.

Are the Rays staying in St. Petersburg?

Tampa Bay Rays staying in St. Petersburg. The lease for the Rays at Tropicana Field ends in 2027. The team expects to be in the new $1.3 billion stadium by 2028.

Are the Rays moving out of Tampa?

It was news years, if not decades, in the making: The Tampa Bay Rays could be staying in St. Petersburg. The team is expected to announce a deal to build a new stadium on the city’s 86-acre Tropicana Field site, partnering with the city, Pinellas County and outside investors on a potentially $1.2 billion park in 2028.

Is Tropicana Field moving?

The Rays’ 30-year lease on their current stadium, Tropicana Field, will end in 2027. The new stadium, which will have a 30-year lease, will be built near the Trop as part of the redevelopment of downtown St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District.

Why are Tampa Bay Rays moving?

The Rays’ current 30-year lease at the domed Tropicana Field ends in 2027, and the franchise had considered moving elsewhere, such as neighboring Tampa, amid consistently low attendance.

Why are the Rays staying in St. Petersburg?

The Rays reached an agreement with the city of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County to build a new $1.3 billion ballpark as part of the redevelopment of the Tropicana Field site, an 86-acre area also known as the Historic Gas Plant District.

Why did Tampa Bay change to Rays?

As the idea started to come to fruition, the team was informed that the name was already trademarked by a winter league team in Hawaii. Instead of trying to fight their way into getting the Stingrays name, team ownership decided to go in another direction, going with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Will the Tropicana be torn down?

Tropicana demolition on track for late 2024 if A’s receive relocation approval – The Nevada Independent.

Is Tropicana Field closing?

Construction on the new ballpark is set to begin in late 2024. By Opening Day 2028, the Rays are expected to play on the brand new diamond. Until then, the Rays will continue to play in the existing Tropicana Field until the end of 2027, the team’s current lease with the city of St. Petersburg.

Is the Rays new stadium a done deal?

The Tampa Bay Rays are officially staying in St. Petersburg, for the price of $1.3 billion. Driving the news: The team announced Tuesday that it reached an agreement with the city and Pinellas County to move forward with building a new stadium as part of the Hines Historic Gas Plant Partnership.

Who is paying for Rays new stadium?

Pinellas County would pay around $312.5 million, raised from the taxing district and tourist development – or bed – taxes. The Rays would pay the rest – which is estimated to be around $700 million, including any cost overruns.

Is Tampa getting a new stadium?

The Tampa Bay Rays’ prolonged stadium search is over. As reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times, a brand-new facility for the team will be constructed in time for the 2028 season. Their new 30,000-seat stadium would keep the franchise in St. Petersburg for at least 30 years after it opens.

How much is the new Rays stadium going to cost?

Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch announced “We’re excited to say that the Rays are here to stay.” Renderings show plans for a 30,000-seat stadium on the same downtown site as Tropicana Field. A final version of the project agreements released Tuesday breaks down the finances for the $1.3 billion ballpark.

Where is the new Tampa Rays stadium going to be built?

The New Stadium Project will be located on approximately 17-20 acres of the southeast portion and approximately 2 acres of the northwest portion of the Historic Gas Plant District site (“NSP Site”).

What is the proposal for the new Rays stadium?

Outside the stadium would be walkways and promenades filled with shops, restaurants and other fan activities. The stadium is the centerpiece of the Rays-Hines proposal. It would also include 4,800 market-rate residences and 1,200 affordable and workforce housing units; about 600 of the latter would be located off-site.