St. Petersburg Approves $22.5M for Tropicana Field Roof Repairs After Hurricane Milton Damage

The city aims to complete the roof replacement by 2026, ensuring the Tampa Bay Rays can return to their longtime home as broader repairs continue.

The St. Petersburg City Council voted 7-1 to allocate $22.5 million for replacing Tropicana Field's roof, which was destroyed by Hurricane Milton in October 2024.
The roof replacement is part of a larger $56 million repair project required under the city’s lease agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays, which runs through 2028.
The new roof will feature a durable membrane system, fabricated in Germany and assembled in China, designed to withstand winds of up to 165 mph.
The Rays are playing their 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, with plans to return to Tropicana Field for the 2026 season once repairs are complete.
The team withdrew from a $1.3 billion new stadium project in March 2025, raising questions about their long-term future in the Tampa Bay area.