Rays select contractor AECOM Hunt for proposed stadium project
Tampa Bay Times • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

The Tampa Bay Rays have chosen AECOM Hunt as the contractor for their proposed stadium. AECOM Hunt has experience in building significant sports venues, including Tropicana Field and Raymond James Stadium. This decision follows ongoing discussions about a new stadium location in the Tampa Bay area. The team aims to finalize the project in the coming months as part of their plans to enhance fan experience and improve facilities.
- •Rays announce AECOM Hunt as contractor for new stadium project.
- •AECOM Hunt previously built Tropicana Field and Raymond James Stadium.
- •Decision is part of efforts to secure a new stadium site.
- •Team aims for project finalization in upcoming months.
- 3:26 AMTampa Bay Times — Rays choose a familiar name as contractor for proposed stadium - Tampa Bay Times
"In a previous life, AECOM Hunt built Tropicana Field, Benchmark International Arena and Raymond James Stadium.
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