NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 17, 2026Hillsborough
Rays select AECOM Hunt and Turner to oversee Tampa stadium construction
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected construction firms AECOM Hunt and Turner to manage the building of their new stadium in Tampa. These firms will oversee the project's development and construction process.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The selection of these firms marks a concrete step in the stadium project's timeline, determining which companies will be responsible for the physical construction and management of the new facility.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays have chosen AECOM Hunt and Turner as the construction managers for the new Tampa stadium.
- AECOM Hunt previously served as the builder for Tropicana Field.
- AECOM Hunt was responsible for the roof replacement at Tropicana Field following damage from Hurricane Milton.
Who's Mentioned
other122“Acres of the proposed project site”locationTropicana Field“Previous stadium built by AECOM Hunt.”otherHurricane Milton“Weather event that caused damage to the Tropicana Field roof.”personMatt Silverman“Rays co-president”locationHillsborough College“Site of the proposed stadium project”personKen Atwater“President of Hillsborough College”personBob Ellis“Consultant”organizationTurner“Construction firm selected to oversee the new stadium project.”personJim Pfander“Rays chief experience officer”organizationAECOM Hunt“Selected construction management firm”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team and project lead”organizationTurner Construction“Selected construction management firm”personJim Bavouset“Metro Development president”