Tampa City Council approves funding for Rays' new stadium project
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Tampa City Council approved an $80 million funding package for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed $2.36 billion ballpark. The decision came after a lengthy public hearing, resulting in a narrow 4-3 vote. This funding marks a significant step after years of searching for a new stadium and follows an ownership change to a group led by Patrick Zalupski. The city’s funding represents just 3% of the total project cost, with further votes expected from Hillsborough County regarding additional financial support.
- •City Council approved stadium funding with a narrow 4-3 vote.
- •Funding amounts to $80 million, part of a $2.36 billion project.
- •Rays plan a domed facility near Tampa International Airport.
- •Next step includes a vote from Hillsborough County Commission.
- •Public funding constitutes only 3% of overall stadium budget.
- 12:31 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Tampa City Council Votes In Favor Of Rays’ Stadium Deal, County Vote On Friday - MLB Trade Rumors
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Tampa City Council Narrowly Approves Rays Stadium Funding
"The Rays' stadium plans clear a major hurdle. MLB Trade Rumors has the latest update and the next steps for the franchise.
"The long-sought-after project narrowly survives the city vote.
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External links- MLB Trade RumorsAug 28, 2026, 12:31 AMTampa City Council Votes In Favor Of Rays’ Stadium Deal, County Vote On Friday - MLB Trade Rumors
The Rays' stadium plans clear a major hurdle. MLB Trade Rumors has the latest update and the next steps for the franchise.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:20 AMTampa City Council Narrowly Approves Rays Stadium Funding
The long-sought-after project narrowly survives the city vote.
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