The City of St. Petersburg's report states that the primary structure of Tropicana Field is serviceable and suitable for a replacement tension membrane fabric roof, despite Hurricane Milton causing substantial damage to the stadium's fabric roof.
The report documents that 18 of the ballpark's 24 fabric panels failed following Hurricane Milton, though the stadium's fundamental structure remains intact, highlighting the importance of assessing the damage comprehensively after such extreme weather events.
Due to the extensive damage, the Tampa Bay Rays will need to find alternative venues to play in 2025, while the repairs at Tropicana Field are projected for completion ahead of the 2026 season.
With the impending demolition of Tropicana Field planned for after the 2028 season to make way for a $1.3 billion new ballpark, there are concerns about potential changes in funding due to increased costs from recent hurricane damage.
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