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NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 17, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa Bay Rays to select construction firm for new stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to announce their choice of a construction firm for the proposed Tampa stadium project this Monday. This selection marks a continued effort by the team to advance stadium development plans amid ongoing negotiations with local government officials.

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Why It Matters

The selection of a construction firm is a key milestone in the development of a new stadium, which involves significant public and private investment and long-term land use implications for the Tampa area.

Key Facts

  • The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to select a construction firm for the new stadium on Monday.
  • The team is proceeding with stadium plans despite ongoing negotiations with city and county leadership.
  • The project is described as a large-scale development involving multiple local government stakeholders.

Who's Mentioned

other28,000“Seating capacity of the proposed stadium.”locationCity of Tampa“Local government entity involved in funding negotiations.”locationTampa“City where the stadium is proposed to be built.”locationHillsborough College“Site of the upcoming public meeting.”locationHillsborough County“Local government entity involved in funding negotiations.”personAlan Clendenin“Tampa City Councilman commenting on the project's stability.”personCharlie Miranda“Tampa City Councilman questioning funding details.”personJane Castor“Mayor of Tampa involved in stadium agreement negotiations.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team planning a new stadium.”