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NewsABC Action News (WFTS) — Pinellas CountyOctober 25, 2026Pinellas County

City and team issue parking, transit, and entry rules for World Series games at Tropicana Field

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City officials and the Tampa Bay Rays announce transportation, parking, and stadium entry guidelines for World Series home games on October 26, 27, and 28. All on-site parking at Tropicana Field requires prepayment, and fans without passes are directed to downtown lots and the city's free Baseball Shuttle. The stadium enforces a strict clear-bag policy and mobile-only ticketing via the MLB Ballpark app.

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Why It Matters

Attendees must secure prepaid parking in advance or use designated public transit and rideshare options to navigate expected heavy traffic around Tropicana Field for the 8 p.m. games.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays host the Milwaukee Brewers for World Series Game 3 on Monday, Oct. 26, Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, and optionally Game 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
  • First pitch for all three home games is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
  • All on-site parking at Tropicana Field requires prepayment, and fans without an advance pass are advised to avoid immediate stadium roads and use off-site parking.
  • The City of St. Petersburg is running a free Baseball Shuttle for every playoff game starting at 5 p.m. with buses and trolleys every 10 to 15 minutes.
  • PSTA is increasing service on its SunRunner route, which operates until midnight with eastbound and westbound stations near Tropicana Field.
  • Designated rideshare drop-off and pickup locations for Uber and Lyft are set at Fourth Avenue South near Lot 7 and 17th Street South near Lot 3.
  • Tropicana Field enforces a clear-bag policy limiting transparent bags to 12" x 6" x 12" and non-clear clutches or wallets to 5" x 7".
  • Prohibited items include non-transparent oversized bags, backpacks, hard-sided coolers, alcoholic beverages, outside food or drinks, and metal or glass bottles.
  • Fans are permitted to bring one sealed bottle of water of 20 ounces or less.
  • Tickets for games at Tropicana Field are exclusively mobile and accessed through the MLB Ballpark app.

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