""At this moment in time, we have no concern about being ready for opening day April 6. And we hope we keep it that way," city administrator Beth Herendeen told reporters (including Marc Topkin of The Tampa Bay Times and Kristie Ackert of The Associated Press). The city finished reinstalling roof panels last month and is now focused on interior work. That includes repairs to the clubhouses, seating areas, and improvements to the video board."
"There'll also be a new artificial turf. Ackert writes that work on the playing surface could begin in January, while Topkin notes that the team is hopeful that'll be complete by the end of Spring Training. That'd enable them to familiarize themselves with the turf before regular season games get underway. The Rays begin the season with road series in St. Louis, Milwaukee and Minnesota. They're set to host the Cubs and Yankees from April 6-12 in their first homestand."
St. Petersburg crews continue repairing hurricane damage at Tropicana Field and expect completion by Opening Day, April 6. Roof panels were reinstalled last month and work is now focused on interior repairs, including clubhouses, seating, and the video board. A new artificial turf is planned, with playing-surface work possibly starting in January and hoped to finish by the end of Spring Training so the team can practice on it. The Rays began 2025 at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The city approved just under $60 million for repairs, and the lease now runs through 2028. The Rays seek a long-term stadium solution.
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