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.
- 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.