Overview

• MLB and the Rays have held preliminary discussions on relocating home playoff games if Tampa Bay qualifies, with LoanDepot Park in Miami and Truist Park in Atlanta under consideration
• The Rays moved their 2025 home schedule to George M. Steinbrenner Field after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field’s roof in October 2024
• Steinbrenner Field’s 10,046-seat limit poses challenges for accommodating reserved tickets for sponsors, media and broadcast partners
• MLB rules that allocate 60 percent of playoff gate receipts to players mean smaller crowds would directly reduce postseason shares
• Owner Stuart Sternberg’s reported franchise sale talks include plans for a new stadium, underscoring the need for a long-term venue solution