Rays' Stadium Plans Stalled as 2028 Opening Uncertain
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Rays' plans for a new stadium have been delayed beyond 2028 due to severe hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays in financing. The team will temporarily play at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa starting in 2025. The Pinellas County Commission postponed finalizing bonds for the new $1.3 billion stadium until December, leaving the Rays' future stadium plans uncertain.
- Rays’ New Stadium Delayed Past 2028, Potentially Halted Until Further Notice Sports Illustrated
- Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready by '28 ESPN
- Pinellas Commission delays Rays stadium vote amid team’s call for new terms Tampa Bay Times
- Tampa Bay Rays say stadium deal is halted WTSP.com
- Rays say new ballpark can't open by 2028 as commissioners delay funding vote again ABC Action News Tampa Bay
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