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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 31, 2026Hillsborough County

Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approve $876 million for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark

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The Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County have authorized $876 million in public funding to support the construction of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The project, which carries a total cost of $2.3 billion, is scheduled to begin groundbreaking in September.

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Why It Matters

This decision commits $876 million in public funds toward a $2.3 billion stadium project, with the team ownership responsible for the remaining $1.37 billion and any potential .

Key Facts

  • The Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved $876 million in public funds for a new ballpark.
  • The total cost of the stadium project is $2.3 billion.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays ownership group is responsible for $1.37 billion of the project costs.
  • The team ownership group is contractually responsible for any construction cost overruns.
  • Groundbreaking for the new stadium is expected to occur in September.

Who's Mentioned

PersonKen Babby“Rays CEO.”OrganizationTampa City Council“Approved public funding for the stadium project.”OrganizationHillsborough College“Site of the new ballpark and subject of a $215 million campus transformation.”OrganizationHillsborough County“Approved public funding for the stadium project.”PersonKen Atwater“Hillsborough College President.”OrganizationAECOM Hunt“Construction contractor.”OrganizationHorus Construction Services“Construction contractor.”OrganizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team and project developer.”OrganizationTurner Construction“Construction contractor.”