Tampa Bay Rays unveil plans for new $2.3 billion ballpark
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:14 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays revealed images of their future ballpark, projected to cost $2.3 billion. Located on the Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus, the stadium will feature unique elements such as a fixed roof designed to create an outdoor atmosphere. The ballpark will include 30,000 seats, expandable for larger events, and large video scoreboards. CEO Ken Babby emphasized the intimacy of the venue, stating fans will be closer to the action than ever before. The team's relocation to New York following Hurricane Milton's roof damage in 2024 highlights the need for this new facility, which awaits finalization in its planning phase.
- •Images of the new stadium were released on July 9, 2026.
- •The ballpark will be opposite Raymond James Stadium.
- •It will have a fixed roof and 30,000 seats.
- •Plans include two large video scoreboards.
- •Previous roof damage led to relocation during the 2025 season.
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Tampa Bay Rays release images of future $2.3bn ballpark with ‘first-of-its-kind’ feature
"Tampa Bay Rays have dropped the first images of their brand-new stadium that is going to cost $2. 3bn, and it is going to contain some pretty special features.
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