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Tampa Bay Rays Open 2025 MLB Season at Transformed Steinbrenner Field

Forced from Tropicana Field by hurricane damage, the Rays debut in their temporary Tampa home with upgraded facilities and a sold-out opener.

A banner Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., thanks the New York Yankees.
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A closer look at the Rays' locker room during a media preview event at Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday, two days before the season opener in Tampa. (Jefferee Woo/Tamps Bay Times)

Overview

  • The Tampa Bay Rays begin their 2025 MLB season at Steinbrenner Field, temporarily relocated due to extensive hurricane damage at Tropicana Field.
  • The stadium, typically the Yankees' spring training site, underwent a rapid transformation involving over 3,000 installation pieces to create a Rays-branded environment.
  • Steinbrenner Field's capacity is reduced to 10,046 seats, presenting significant revenue challenges for the Rays compared to Tropicana Field's larger capacity.
  • The Rays' 2025 schedule was adjusted to reduce the impact of Florida's summer weather, with 19 of their first 22 games scheduled at home in April.
  • The team's long-term stadium situation remains unresolved, with no current plan to replace Tropicana Field or secure a permanent home beyond 2025.