Tampa Bay Rays
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
One Tropicana Drive
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City
St. Petersburg
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Notes
Indoor domed stadium — weather never a factor. Tropicana Field reopened for the 2026 season after a full roof replacement, new turf, and interior repairs following 2024 hurricane damage.
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Phone
(727) 825-3137
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State
FL
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Venue name
Tropicana Field
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/rays
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Zip code
33705
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Parking
Overnight
Not allowed
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Premium
Yes, for season ticket holders
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Public transport
PSTA SunRunner and Looper Trolley available
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Overview
Large surface lots surround Tropicana Field. Lots A-F available. Official lots accessible from I-275 exits. Cash and credit accepted.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-275 and 16th Street South during peak hours
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 1.5 hours before first pitch. ADA accessible entrances on all sides.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
TPA Airport: Uber/Lyft recommended (~25 min); no direct transit link
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Best option
Rays Express bus from downtown St. Petersburg — easiest non-driving option
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Bus routes
PSTA Routes 52 and 4 serve the stadium area from downtown St. Pete
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Fare
$2.25 per ride; day pass $5
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Nearest station
No rail directly; nearest Suncoast Transit bus stops on 16th St S
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Rail lines
No direct rail service to Tropicana Field
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Overview
Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus service. Route 52 and others serve the stadium area.
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Tips
St. Pete is very walkable/bikeable from downtown. Consider biking from Central Ave (1.5 miles) or using Uber from downtown waterfront.
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Walking distance
PSTA bus stops 5–10 min walk from main entrances
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Shuttles
Accessibility
PSTA buses fully ADA accessible with ramps and securement
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Cost
PSTA fare: $2.25; Rays Express: $5 round-trip
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Park ride
Downtown St. Petersburg park-and-ride lots near Central Avenue
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Routes
PSTA Rays Express bus from downtown St. Pete; park-and-ride shuttles from select locations
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Schedule
Rays Express begins 90 min before first pitch; returns for 45 min after final out
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Home plate entrance (16th St S), 1st base side (Linden Ave), right field (9th Ave S)
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Share cost
$1 unlock + $0.25/min; day pass $10
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Share provider
Coast Bike Share (St. Pete) — stations throughout downtown, 1 mile from stadium
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Spaces
~50 spaces across 3 rack locations
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Tips
St. Pete has excellent flat cycling infrastructure. The Pinellas Trail passes 0.5 miles from the stadium.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA parking in Lot 1 (Home Plate side) and Lot 6; pre-purchase strongly recommended on busy game days
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate 2; FM system compatible
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Contact
Rays Accessibility Services: (727) 825-3137; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate 2
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Dropoff
ADA vehicle drop-off at Gate 2 on 16th Street South; wheelchair-accessible path to all gates
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates 1, 2, and 4 serving all concourse levels
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Fun fact
Tropicana Field was one of the first domed stadiums built with comprehensive ADA compliance as a design requirement when it opened in 1990.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates 1 and 2
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Sensory friendly
Quiet room available near Gate 2 on select game days; sensory kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate 2 on 16th St S
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating throughout all levels; companion seating adjacent to all ADA spaces
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Mostly cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks available
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Craft beer
Cigar City Brewing (Tampa), 3 Daughters Brewing (St. Pete), Coppertail Brewing on tap
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Fun fact
The catwalk/ring system inside Tropicana Field's dome has been hit by batted balls multiple times — it's in play under official rules. A ball hitting certain catwalks is ruled a home run.
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Local
Acosta's Tacos, Devil Dogs (gourmet hot dogs), Ducky's at the Trop, local grouper sandwiches
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app mobile ordering available at select stands
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Notable stands
Cuban sandwich stand (3rd base concourse); Cigar City Brewing bar; Devil Dogs gourmet stand
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle (1 liter) and soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Cuban sandwich — a Tampa Bay staple reflecting the region's Cuban heritage; available at multiple concourse stands
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Vegetarian
Veggie wraps, black bean burgers, hummus and veggie plates, Beyond Meat options
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Venue history
Architect
HOK Sport (now Populous)
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Construction cost
$138 million (1990)
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Famous moments
2008 AL pennant and World Series appearance (first in franchise history); 2020 World Series run; Evan Longoria's walk-off HR on final day to clinch 2011 wild card
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Fun fact
The Rays' new stadium (to be built in St. Petersburg) is planned for opening in 2028. Tropicana Field hosted Super Bowl XVIII in 2001 and has hosted major concerts and events in its multi-use dome.
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Opened
1990
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Original capacity
45,369 (original); current 25,025 (reconfigured for baseball)
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Records
Lowest average MLB attendance despite consistent on-field success — a unique franchise paradox
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Renovations
1998: Configured for MLB baseball; 2019: Major renovation reducing capacity and improving fan experience; 2024: Final seasons before new stadium
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Retired numbers
None officially retired; #12 Wade Boggs honored (he hit his 3,000th hit as a Ray)
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Venue details
Capacity
25,025
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Center field
404 ft
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Elevation
44 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
370 ft
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Left field
315 ft
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Right-center field
370 ft
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Right field
322 ft
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Roof
Fixed dome (air-conditioned)
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Surface
AstroTurf GameDay Grass 3D (artificial turf)
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