NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)August 17, 2026Hillsborough
Rays select AECOM Hunt and Turner to oversee Tampa stadium construction
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected construction firms AECOM Hunt and Turner to manage the building of their new stadium in Tampa. These firms will oversee the project's development and construction process.
Read the full story at WUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Politics)Why It Matters
The selection of these firms marks a key step in the development of the new stadium project, which involves significant regional infrastructure investment and construction activity.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays have chosen AECOM Hunt and Turner to oversee the construction of their new stadium.
- AECOM Hunt previously served as the builder for Tropicana Field.
- AECOM Hunt was responsible for replacing the roof at Tropicana Field following damage caused by Hurricane Milton.
Who's Mentioned
locationTropicana Field“Previous stadium built by AECOM Hunt.”otherHurricane Milton“Weather event that damaged the roof of Tropicana Field.”personMatt Silverman“Rays co-president”locationHillsborough College“Site of the proposed stadium project”personKen Atwater“Hillsborough College president”organizationAECOM Hunt“Selected construction management firm”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team and project lead”organizationTurner Construction“Selected construction management firm”