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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 29, 2026Miami-Dade

Tampa Bay Rays and local officials approve $2.3 billion stadium financing plan

The Tampa Bay Rays secured final approval from county and city officials on Friday for a $2.3 billion stadium project. This agreement authorizes the construction of a new ballpark to replace the existing Tropicana Field.

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Why It Matters

The approval commits $2.3 billion in funding toward a new stadium project that will replace the current home of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays received final approval for a $2.3 billion stadium project.
  • County officials granted approval on Friday.
  • City officials granted approval on Thursday.
  • The new stadium is intended to replace the current domed Tropicana Field.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTampa Bay Rays“Major League Baseball team and project developer”personPatrick Zalupski“Owner of the Rays”locationTropicana Field“Existing stadium to be replaced”organizationTampa City Council“Approved $80 million in funding”organizationHillsborough College“Land partner for the stadium site”personKen Babby“Rays CEO”organizationHillsborough County Commission“Approved $796 million in funding”