Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 11, 2026 — Concerns are mounting within Tampa’s tennis and pickleball community regarding the fate of promised replacement courts that were to be developed as part of the Tampa Bay Rays’ stadium development agreement. Players report that these new facilities are now perceived as being at risk, raising fears about the future of local play and organized tournaments.

The existing tennis courts located at Hillsborough College are scheduled for demolition. This planned demolition creates an immediate need for the promised replacement facilities to be established. However, participants in local tennis and pickleball activities state that a clear plan or timeline for the construction of these new courts has not been made public. This lack of definitive information is reportedly causing significant disruption for the thousands of players who rely on these courts for regular play, practice, and competition.

The uncertainty surrounding the new courts is particularly worrying given their connection to a larger development deal involving the Tampa Bay Rays. Without a clear roadmap, participants fear that the demolition of current facilities may proceed, leaving a gap in available courts without a firm commitment to timely replacements. The potential impact extends to the scheduling and viability of local games and tournaments that are integral to the sporting calendar for many residents. The specific entities responsible for providing the replacement facilities and the exact details of the timeline remain unclear to the affected players.


Story summarized from the original created by Jada Williams on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.

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