Rays to Call Steinbrenner Field Home in 2025

Tampa Bay's Tropicana Field Damaged by Hurricane Ian

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the team announced Wednesday. The move is due to damage sustained by Tropicana Field during Hurricane Ian.

Rays Have Played in Tropicana Field Since 1998

The Rays have played their home games at Tropicana Field since 1998. The stadium has been criticized for its lack of amenities and its location in a mostly industrial area of St. Petersburg.

Steinbrenner Field Is the Rays' Spring Training Home

Steinbrenner Field is the Rays' spring training home. The stadium is located in Tampa and has a capacity of over 11,000.

Rays Will Make Renovations to Steinbrenner Field

The Rays will make renovations to Steinbrenner Field to make it suitable for regular season games. The renovations will include new seating, a new press box, and a new video board.

Rays Hope to Return to Tropicana Field in 2026

The Rays hope to return to Tropicana Field in 2026. The team is working with the city of St. Petersburg on a plan to renovate the stadium.

Steinbrenner Field Has Hosted Major League Games Before

Steinbrenner Field has hosted major league games before. The New York Yankees played their home games at Steinbrenner Field during the 1998 season while Yankee Stadium was being renovated.