
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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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.
Who's Mentioned
locationTropicana Field“Ballpark hosting the World Series games”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Host baseball team playing World Series home games at Tropicana Field”OrganizationMilwaukee Brewers“Visiting baseball team playing in the World Series”locationSt. Petersburg“City providing transportation and parking guidance”OrganizationUber“Rideshare provider with designated drop-off and pickup locations”OrganizationPSTA“Transit authority operating the SunRunner service”OrganizationMLB Ballpark app“Exclusive digital platform for mobile game tickets”OrganizationFerg's Bar & Grill“Landmark near a new parking garage within walking distance of the stadium”OrganizationLyft“Rideshare provider with designated drop-off and pickup locations”
