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MLB Confirms Rays Will Host World Series Games at Steinbrenner Field

MLB determined that playing in a 10,046-seat spring training park would cause fewer logistical disruptions than relocating to distant neutral sites.

Overview

  • Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Tuesday that the league’s home-stadium rule remains unchanged and the Rays will hold all postseason contests at their temporary Tampa venue.
  • The Rays shifted their 2025 home schedule to George M. Steinbrenner Field after Hurricane Milton destroyed the roof of Tropicana Field in October 2024.
  • MLB evaluated neutral sites including Miami’s LoanDepot Park and Atlanta’s Truist Park but rejected them over travel distances and short turnaround requirements.
  • Steinbrenner Field’s roughly 10,046-seat capacity has prompted questions about creating a true playoff atmosphere and maximizing postseason revenue.
  • Some league executives call the arrangement a strategic asset for Tampa Bay, while fans and rival teams have raised fairness concerns.