Tampa Bay Rays secure county approval for new stadium funding plan
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:40 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays received approval from the county on a financing plan for a new stadium on August 28, 2026. This move follows the city's earlier endorsement and represents a significant step towards the team's relocation and venue upgrade. The county's support is expected to bolster the Rays' efforts to secure the necessary funding for construction. Future developments will likely involve further planning and community engagement as the team aims to finalize the stadium project.
- •Rays gained county approval for a new stadium financing plan.
- •City had previously supported the stadium project.
- •The new stadium is part of the Rays' relocation efforts.
- •Future steps involve planning and community engagement.
- •Approval received on August 28, 2026.
- 5:26 AMESPN MLB — County joins city in OKing Rays' park funding plan
"The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium.
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