Tampa Bay Rays seek new home stadium for 2025 season

The Tampa Bay Rays may be forced to find a temporary home stadium for the 2025 season. Their regular stadium, Tropicana Field, may not be ready in time for the Rays’ season opener against the Colorado Rockies on March 27, 2025, according to Tampa Bay Times .

Hurricane Milton caused critical damage to the stadium’s roof, which was shredded by high winds. This exposure led to extensive water damage inside the stadium.

Officials are currently evaluating the full extent of the damage. A complete engineering audit is underway, and a significant insurance claim is expected, but both will further delay the recovery process.

As of now, the Rays’ plans for the start of the season remain unclear. Several minor league ballparks in the region could serve as temporary homes, though most of these do not have roofs – an essential feature for the Rays, given the area’s frequent rain and intense summer heat.

Some have suggested the team reconsider the “Sister City Plan,” an idea proposed in 2022 that would have seen the Rays split their home games between Tampa Bay and Montreal. Though the plan was shelved by MLB, it has resurfaced as a potential solution.

Another option under consideration is sharing Miami’s LoanDepot Park with the Miami Marlins, but that could present scheduling conflicts between the two teams.

At this point, the Rays have not made an official decision regarding where they will play the 2025 season opener.

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