Rays Lock In New Tampa Ballpark | Tampa Bay Rays News

The Tampa Bay Rays have finally secured their long-awaited new home, with approval from city and county officials to build a state-of-the-art ballpark on the Dale Mabry campus of Hillsborough College — right next to the Buccaneers’ stadium and near downtown. This $2.36 billion project, set for Opening Day in 2029, includes a mixed-use development with housing, offices, and entertainment, turning the site into a regional hub. The county chips in $796 million, the city $80 million, and the Rays invest $1.37 billion plus cover any overruns — all while leasing the stadium for $4 million annually for 35 years, with a promise not to relocate. It’s the end of decades of uncertainty and a major win for baseball’s future in Tampa Bay. 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/20d0f54e2c41b561