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NewsFlorida DailyAugust 28, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough County Commission approves $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal

The Hillsborough County Commission has approved a $2.3 billion stadium project that will relocate the Tampa Bay Rays to Tampa. This decision follows a similar approval by the Tampa City Council on Thursday.

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Why It Matters

The project represents a $2.3 billion investment that will shift the location of the Tampa Bay Rays franchise from St. Petersburg to Tampa.

Key Facts

  • The Hillsborough County Commission voted to approve a $2.3 billion stadium deal.
  • The Tampa City Council previously approved the same stadium deal on Thursday.
  • The new stadium will be constructed in Tampa.
  • This move marks the first time the Tampa Bay Rays franchise will be based in Tampa rather than St. Petersburg.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County Commission“Government body that approved the stadium deal”organizationTampa City Council“Government body that previously approved the deal”organizationTampa Bay Rays“MLB baseball team relocating to Tampa”