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Tropicana Field Suffers Major Roof Damage from Hurricane Milton

The Tampa Bay Rays face weeks of assessment and repairs after the stadium's roof was severely damaged by the powerful storm.

An aerial view shows the damaged Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, in St. Petersburg, Florida U.S., October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Marco Bello
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The destroyed roof of the Tropicana Field is seen in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
View of the damaged roof of Tropicana Field stadium, the home of Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays, after Hurricane Milton made landfall, in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S. October 10, 2024. REUTERS/Octavio Jones

Overview

  • The roof of Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays, was torn apart by Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, as it swept through Florida.
  • No injuries were reported at the stadium, which was intended to serve as a base camp for first responders before plans were altered due to the storm's severity.
  • The Rays are not scheduled to play at Tropicana Field until March 27, 2025, but the damage raises concerns about the stadium's readiness for the upcoming season.
  • Tropicana Field's roof, designed to withstand winds up to 115 mph, had not been replaced since its installation in 1990 and was past its intended service life.
  • The team and local authorities are working to secure the stadium while urging the community to support relief efforts for those affected by the recent hurricanes.