Tampa City Council approves funding for new Rays stadium project
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to approve the city's $80 million contribution to a new $2.36 billion ballpark for the Rays. This approval is part of a broader plan facing a Hillsborough County vote soon. If successful, it marks one of the team's attempts to secure a permanent home after previous proposals fell through. The Rays, currently leading the American League, will return to Tropicana Field after an extended road trip, bolstering their marketing efforts for the new stadium. The county's decision will be critical as previous support has weakened among commissioners.
- •Tampa City Council's vote is first of two crucial approvals.
- •The Rays currently have the best record in the American League.
- •The project aims to build a new stadium by April 2029.
- •Previous stadium proposals for the team have failed.
- •Hillsborough County Commission will vote on the matter next.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Will the Rays finally get new stadium after Tampa votes to build?
"The Rays got the first of two crucial votes on Thursday to build their stadium in Tampa. The deal faces a county vote Friday.
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