Tampa City Council Eyes August Vote on Proposed $2.3 Billion Rays Stadium Project
The Tampa City Council is tentatively scheduled to vote on August 27th on a proposed $2.3 billion project to build a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays at Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus. The vote is contingent on the…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 21, 2026 —
The Tampa City Council is preparing for a potential vote on August 27 regarding a proposed $2.3 billion project to construct a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team. The proposed location for the new facility is Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus.
However, the council’s vote is contingent upon the Tampa Bay Rays submitting finalized plans for the project by Friday. Significant negotiations are reportedly ongoing between the city, the county, and the baseball team, with major issues still under discussion.
The timeline for finalizing these plans is also influenced by the operational needs of Hillsborough College. The institution requires sufficient time to prepare its Dale Mabry campus for the arrival of students in January.
Details regarding the specific major issues still being negotiated were not provided. The contractor’s name was also not provided. The outcome of any potential negotiations or the status of permits and inspections were not detailed in the provided information.
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