Tampa Bay Rays Relocate Home Games to Steinbrenner Field Following Hurricane Milton

The Tampa Bay Rays are facing significant uncertainty as they prepare for the 2025 regular season, primarily due to Hurricane Milton's damage to Tropicana Field, which has rendered it unusable. Consequently, the Rays will play their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, starting March 28 against the Colorado Rockies. The team is also under pressure to commit to a proposed $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg by March 31, with the new venue not expected to open until 2029. Despite the challenges, Rays president Erik Neander expressed confidence in the team's ability to succeed under these conditions, stating they have a history of overcoming adversity. Pitchers and catchers have reported for spring training at Charlotte Sports Park, where their first full-squad workout is scheduled for Monday. Fans looking to attend spring training games are advised that parking will be cash-free and mobile-only at the venue.