Rays Get New Stadium Approval | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting their dream stadium after nearly 25 years of waiting — the Hillsborough County Commission just approved a $2.3 billion deal, following yesterday’s nod from the Tampa City Council. The team, which has called Tropicana Field home since 1998, is set to move into their new digs by the 2029 season. CEO Ken Babby and executive Patrick Zalupski praised local leaders for making it happen, calling the project transformative and acknowledging the long, tough journey to get here. With construction now underway, fans can look forward to a fresh start for baseball in Tampa. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/259a596a152f0130