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NewsWFLA News TampaOctober 25, 2026Hillsborough 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 during the World Series requires an advance pass, while complimentary baseball shuttles, extended transit services, and designated drop-off zones will operate during game nights starting Monday. The rules and transport options apply to all attendees navigating downtown St. Petersburg for Games 3, 4, and 5.

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Why It Matters

Attendees must purchase parking passes in advance to use on-site lots, and commuters should anticipate traffic adjustments and altered pickup zones around Tropicana Field across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings.

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 within walking distance of the venue.
  • 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 west and central St. Pete downtown every 15 minutes at peak times.
  • Eastbound SunRunner service is stationed at 1st Ave. S. at 13th St., and westbound service 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 navigating downtown St. Petersburg.
  • 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

location13th St.“Intersecting street for SunRunner stations”OrganizationLime“Provider of bikes available to help get around downtown St. Pete”locationLot 3“Landmark near 17th St. S. ride-share zone”location1st Ave. S.“Location of eastbound SunRunner station at 13th St.”locationTropicana Field“Location hosting the World Series”OrganizationE-Scooters“Alternative transportation available in downtown St. Pete”location1st Ave. N.“Location of westbound SunRunner station at 13th St.”locationLot 7“Landmark near 4th Ave. S. ride-share zone”OrganizationBaseball Shuttle“Shuttle operating for every playoff game starting at 5 p.m.”location17th St. S.“Ride-share drop-off and pickup location by Lot 3”location4th Ave. S.“Ride-share drop-off and pickup location by Lot 7”OrganizationSunRunner“Transit service operating from St. Pete Beach through west and central St. Pete ”locationCentral Avenue“Location of the recently opened 540-space garage at 1301 Central Avenue”locationSt. Petersburg“City officials offering fans help with avoiding traffic”OrganizationPSTA“Operator of the SunRunner service”locationSt. Pete Beach“Starting point for SunRunner service”