Tampa Bay Rays Approved for Move to Tampa, New Stadium Planned
Tampa City and Hillsborough County leaders have approved the Tampa Bay Rays' move to Tampa, where a new stadium will be built. This decision has prompted sad reactions from St. Petersburg residents, who will miss the team and the economic…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 29, 2026 — Tampa, FL – Leaders from both Tampa City and Hillsborough County have officially approved the relocation of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team to Tampa. The decision paves the way for the construction of a new stadium in Tampa.
The move is anticipated to commence in 2029. This development has elicited somber responses from residents of St. Petersburg, the team’s current home. Many in St. Petersburg expressed sadness over the departure of the team and the subsequent loss of the economic contributions it generated for local businesses.
As part of the transition, Tropicana Field, the Rays’ current home in St. Petersburg, is slated for demolition. This site is designated for a future redevelopment plan. Details regarding the specifics of the new stadium’s location within Tampa, its construction timeline beyond the 2029 relocation start date, or the full scope of the Tropicana Field redevelopment project were not immediately available.
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