
NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Pinellas CountyOctober 25, 2026Pinellas County
City of St. Petersburg outlines parking, shuttle, and transit options for World Series games at Tropicana Field
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City officials announced that on-site parking at Tropicana Field for World Series games requires purchasing a pass in advance, while alternative transit options including baseball shuttles, regular buses, ride-shares, and e-scooters will be available. The transportation plan applies to fans attending games scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday starting at 8 p.m.
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Attendees face mandatory advance parking passes for on-site lots and altered transit routes around Tropicana Field, with specific locations designated for baseball shuttles, PSTA SunRunner buses, and ride-share drop-offs during game days.
Key Facts
- All on-site parking at Tropicana Field requires purchasing a parking pass in advance.
- A newly opened 540-space garage is located at 1301 Central Avenue.
- The Baseball Shuttle operates for every playoff game starting at 5 p.m., running every 10 to 15 minutes.
- PSTA's SunRunner operates from St. Pete Beach through downtown St. Pete every 15 minutes at peak times.
- Eastbound SunRunner station is located at 1st Ave. S. and 13th St., and the westbound station is at 1st Ave. N. and 13th St.
- Ride-share drop-off and pickup locations are designated at 4th Ave. S. by Lot 7 and 17th St. S. by Lot 3.
- E-Scooters and Lime bikes are available for downtown transportation.
- Game 3 starts Monday at 8 p.m., Game 4 starts Tuesday at 8 p.m., and Game 5 (if needed) follows Wednesday at 8 p.m.
Who's Mentioned
locationSt. Petersburg“City officials offering fan help with traffic”OrganizationLime“Provides bikes available to help get around downtown St. Pete”OrganizationTropicana Field“Location of the World Series games”OrganizationPSTA“Operates the SunRunner from St. Pete Beach through downtown”OrganizationSunRunner“Public transit operating every 15 minutes at peak times”location1301 Central Avenue“Recently opened 540-space garage near parking options”other8 p.m.“Game start time for Monday and Tuesday”OrganizationBaseball Shuttle“Operates for every playoff game starting at 5 p.m.”locationLot 7“Ride-share drop-off and pickup location at 4th Ave. S.”locationLot 3“Ride-share drop-off and pickup location at 17th St. S.”other5 p.m.“Baseball Shuttle service start time”
