Rays Get Permanent Home in Tampa | Fayetteville News

The Tampa Bay Rays are finally getting their “Forever Home” after years of negotiation — a $2.3 billion stadium project set to open in 2029, located near the Buccaneers’ stadium. The team is footing the biggest share ($1.3B) and covering any cost overruns, while Hillsborough County chips in $796M and the city contributes $80M. Federal disaster recovery funds add $30M. The site was once part of Hillsborough College, with some buildings slated for renovation. CEO Ken Babby calls it a long-term commitment to baseball in Tampa Bay, ending decades of relocation rumors and securing a major entertainment anchor for the region. 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/d637bdfedd16c19c