Overview
- The Rays, following Wednesday night’s fan forum in Tampa, promoted a plan for a new indoor ballpark and mixed-use district on Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry campus.
- The proposal outlines a 30,000-seat stadium with the team paying half the $2.3 billion cost and any overruns, with city and county funding sought for the balance and a targeted move-in during 2029 if approved.
- New engineering filings describe a 121-acre site plan, an initial 34.7-acre demolition phase, and a stormwater redesign to cut nitrogen and phosphorus before runoff reaches Tampa Bay.
- Officials have authorized talks on using the HCC property, with the next public session set for April 2 at Robinson High School and early public financing discussions expected as soon as mid-April.
- Tropicana Field repairs remain on track for the April 6 home opener, with a new roof, fresh turf, and interior water damage cleanup restoring the venue, and the team is offering a $10 credit at all April home games to welcome fans back.